Job Posting – Advancement Officer (St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Secondary School)

The Role

Within the Advancement Office at STA, we are looking for an individual with advancement/marketing experience, including communications, and event and database management.

Reporting to the Director of Advancement, the Advancement Officer’s role includes:

• Assist the Director with the implementation of marketing and communications activities for the purposes of fundraising, events and other school activities, including but not limited to: digital media (social, website, school monitors), direct mail, etc.
• In collaboration with the Director of Advancement, help plan, and lead the implementation of, annual appeal fundraising – specifically direct response solicitations (print and electronic) and event-based solicitations, new parent events and meetings, etc.
• Help plan and execute 2-3 key events per school year
• Responsible for the administration, maintenance, integrity, and accuracy of the fundraising database, including gift recording, processing, receipting, acknowledgments, etc.
• Generate reports, queries and lists for various purposes, including appeals, communications, events, mail-outs, etc.
• Maintain pledge schedules in the database
• Support the prospect development process (identification, research, cultivation, solicitation, recognition and stewardship) of individuals and organizations that are major gifts prospects under the direction of the Director of Advancement.
• Develop prospect/donor research and profiles
• Provide reports on prospective donors/donor contacts/activity within the Advancement office to the Director of Advancement as requested.
• Contribute to a positive, welcoming environment for students, families, and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Strong writing and communication skills
• Demonstrated analytical ability and preferred knowledge of Advancement processes and/or database systems, such as Raisers Edge
• Excellent organizational skills, including superior attention to detail, time management, and the ability to multi-task and be proactive/efficient in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to exercise tact, discretion, and good judgment when dealing with confidential and sensitive information
• Good judgment and excellent problem-solving abilities
• High level of professionalism, with an ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Builds strong relationships and works effectively in a team environment with a diverse range of stakeholders, including employees, parents, alumni, volunteers, and the public
• This position involves occasional evening and event-based commitments, requiring a flexible approach to working hours

Qualifications

• Five years of marketing experience in communications, database and event management
• Annual fund experience is also preferred
• Completion of post-secondary education (degree, diploma, certificate) preferred
• Intermediate to advanced ability working with database management. Raisers Edge is preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Google software
• Demonstrated experience conducting mail merges
• Previous experience in an independent school/academic environment and a background in fundraising are preferred
• Enthusiasm for working in a school environment

The role is a two-year contract position with renewal options.

Please apply with resume, cover letter, and three employment references to:

Ms. Sandie Atkinson

satkinson@aquinas.org