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Founded in 1858, Shattuck St. Mary's School (SSM) is an Episcopal, co-educational, college preparatory, independent boarding/day school serving 400 students in grades 6th-postgraduate from 39 states and over 22 countries. Set on a beautiful 250-acre campus south of Minneapolis/St. Paul in Minnesota, SSM offers a mix of traditional and progressive education. By cultivating creative and independent thinking , SSM fosters the transformation of its students to become citizens of integrity for an ever-changing world. SSM is seeking a Donor Relations Manager to serve as the operational engine and welcoming point of contact for the SSM Development Office. Working closely with the Director of Development and fundraising team, this role ensures our constituent pipeline remains active, organized, and engaged. The ideal candidate excels at high-touch calendar management, seamless event execution, and building relationships with our donors. They act as a hospitable presence who connects deeply while excelling at managing the details. The anticipated start date is January 4, 2027, with an hourly pay range of $26-28 depending on experience.

Duties:

Respond to alumni, parents, donors, and other constituents; direct inquiries as appropriate. Maintain accurate alumni records and files. Assist with planning and coordinating alumni and parent events, reunions, regional gatherings, and fundraising programs. Schedule donor meetings for the Director of Development and fundraising staff, coordinating preparation of background materials. Coordinate calendars and travel arrangements with the Head of School's executive assistant. Assist with Development communications, including solicitations, invitations, class correspondence, and donor outreach. Manage office supplies, work orders, expense tracking, invoices, and credit card reports. Coordinate student philanthropy activities, including thank-a-thons, donor letters, and philanthropic education. Help supervise student workers during Development events as needed.