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Posted: 23-Sep-24
Location: Towson, Maryland
Type: Full Time
Preferred Education:
Notre Dame Preparatory School is seeking an Events and Annual Fund Coordinator to begin immediately. The Events and Annual Fund Coordinator will report directly to the Associate Director of Advancement, but will work collaboratively and support employees across the Advancement Department. This 12-month position is ideal for a team player who can provide a range of donor support and services. This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week.
Notre Dame Preparatory School is an independent, Catholic, school for girls in grades 6-12 located in Towson, Maryland. Founded in 1873 by the School Sisters of Notre Dame, Notre Dame Prep is rooted in tradition but contemporary in education empowering its students to become women who transform the world. The school’s original mission, to foster academic excellence, spiritual growth and practice social justice in its students continues to inspire the approximately 800 girls currently enrolled in grades 6-12.
Duties and Responsibilities
Events (50%):
Coordinate details for numerous fundraising, recognition and cultivation events (including guest lists, location, decorations, design, logistics, catering, staffing and onsite administration).
Support Advancement team with all aspects of their events and programming. Signature events include Alumnae Weekend, Blazer Dash, Gala, Leadership reception, Scholarship breakfast, Alumnae Bingo, Pledge for the Prep and Blazer Raiser phonathons, and more.
Liaise with outside vendors and internal departments (technology, facilities, security, etc.) on all aspects of events including but not limited to rentals and logistics.
Provide on-site, day-of support for events.
Work occasional evening and weekend events as needed (flex hours are possible).
Annual Fund (50%):
Support and collaborate with the Associate Director of Advancement/Director of Annual Giving by assisting with the execution of a comprehensive, year-round annual giving fundraising plan. This effort includes multichannel fundraising to support the dollar and participation goals and programming for the long-term growth of The Fund for Notre Dame Prep. This includes but is not limited to the creation of email and mailed solicitations and the reviewing of donor lists.
Recruit, train, and support Fund for Notre Dame Prep volunteers so that they can help advance our annual fund efforts.
Prepare and send acknowledgment letters for donors and process gifts in Raiser’s Edge.
Additional Information:
The school seeks applications from candidates who possess a commitment to Notre Dame Preparatory School’s mission of academic excellence, spiritual growth, and social justice.
Interested candidates should apply online at https://notredamepreparatoryschool.easyapply.co and include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three references.
Notre Dame Preparatory School is dedicated to the ideals of transformative education. Inspired by the School Sisters of Notre Dame, the school’s founding order, NDP’s dedicated, creative, and extraordinary faculty present an outstanding educational experience, simultaneously rooted in the liberal arts and relevant to today’s society. Through hands-on projects, experiential learning, and foundational coursework, NDP students think critically, solve problems creatively, and communicate clearly. Outside of the classroom, co-curricular and extra-curricular experiences develop their confidence and leadership. The school’s spiritual and justice mission, rooted in the Gospel and inspired by the SSND charism of unity, anchors students as they seek to become loving, just, and wise young women ready to change the world for the better.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Consistent with all applicable laws, Notre Dame Preparatory School will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other bases prohibited by law, provided the individual is qualified, with or without reasonable accommodations, to perform the essential functions of the job. All employment decisions shall be consistent with the principle of equal employment opportunity, and only valid job qualifications will be required.
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred.
Skills/Abilities/Experience:
Three (3) years of related work experience preferably in a school setting.
Experience with events and/or project management preferred.
Highly detailed-oriented.
Ability to prioritize work and perform multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to deadlines.
Exhibit a professional demeanor and maintain confidentiality of data and constituent information.
Works well as a team member as well as independently.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications required.
Experience with Canva, Constant Contact, Raiser’s Edge, and GiveCampus preferred.