Germantown Friends School is seeking a Philanthropy Impact Specialist who will share with donors the impact of their support. As a member of the Advancement Department, this individual will develop narrative, visual, and video reports, stories, and messages that powerfully communicate the ways in which philanthropic support contributes to a positive and thriving school. The successful candidate for this onsite position will work closely with the Development team to learn about GFS donors and their interests, then generate creative communications--some brief and others more substantive--to communicate the school’s gratitude and the value of long-term engagement with the school. 

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive annual stewardship plan, including recognition and stewardship initiatives, such as annual stewardship reports, and opportunities to engage with the GFS community at various school events.
• Implement communication plans for donors, including personalized acknowledgments, regular updates, phone calls, newsletters, appreciation emails, and capturing impact stories of the endowed funds they have supported or of other major gift contributions.
• Manage list of endowed funds to be sure it reflects new funds established.
• Coordinate with Chief Advancement Officer, Associate Director of Advancement, Director of Advancement Services, and partners within the school to ensure all are aware of the active endowed funds and clear on their intended purpose.
• Write annual stewardship letters for reunion class gifts.
• Coordinate stewardship visits to campus for foundation representatives and donors.
• Support content development on funding priorities, including Annual Fund designations.
• Draft annual acknowledgment letters sent to donors who contribute to particular initiatives.
• Work with Alumni Relations on Class Notes and write articles about alums and donors for donor publications, including the GFS Bulletin and the Report of Gifts, as needed.
• Capture all stewardship actions in Raiser’s Edge; produce quarterly progress report on stewardship actions completed.
• Develop and implement strategies to retain donors, including customized stewardship plans, targeted outreach, and donor recognition activities.
• Support the Advancement Department with the organization and coordination of donor appreciation and cultivation events.
• Other duties, as assigned (including but not limited to): May occasionally assist with the identification and assessment of potential grant funders, and the preparation of stewardship reports and grant proposals, ensuring timely and accurate submission to meet funder requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, journalism, public relations, advertising, or related field
• Minimum of 2-5 years previous professional experience in a Communications, Development, and/or donor stewardship/donor relations role is preferred.
• Exceptional writing, research, proofreading and project management skills along with the ability to adapt style and voice to writing on behalf of varied audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to organize tasks and priorities, manage multiple projects, and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in G-Suite and/or Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; experience with Raiser’s Edge or another CRM software preferred; skills to become proficient in project management software (GFS uses Basecamp currently).
• Availability to attend/staff some evening and weekend events, including Open House, Alumni Weekend, among others.

The Advancement Department is responsible for all Development, Communications, and Marketing activities, reinforcing and building a community of students, faculty and staff, alumni, and families who embrace the school’s mission and share lifelong connections with the school.  The department works strategically and collaboratively with colleagues across campus, and volunteers to raise funds for programmatic, endowment, and capital priorities. This is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic team during a transformational campaign that will pave the way for the next phase of Germantown Friends School’s growth.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact info of three references, all as attachments, to resumes@germantownfriends.org. Please include “Philanthropy Impact Specialist” in the subject line.

Germantown Friends School is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity in its student body, faculty, and staff. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class status. People demonstrating a commitment to diversity and multiculturalism in education are encouraged to apply. For more information about the school, please visit our website at www.germantownfriends.org.

Germantown Friends School is a Quaker, independent, co-educational day school, serving early childhood?12^th grade. Located in northwest Philadelphia, the school is home to a vibrant intellectual community, located in a historic neighborhood, serving a diverse school community, with a robust educational program that is grounded in Quaker principles. For more information about the school, visit www.germantownfriends.org.

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, journalism, public relations, advertising, or related field
• Minimum of 2-5 years previous professional experience in a Communications, Development, and/or donor stewardship/donor relations role is preferred.
• Exceptional writing, research, proofreading and project management skills along with the ability to adapt style and voice to writing on behalf of varied audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to organize tasks and priorities, manage multiple projects, and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in G-Suite and/or Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; experience with Raiser’s Edge or another CRM software preferred; skills to become proficient in project management software (GFS uses Basecamp currently).
• Availability to attend/staff some evening and weekend events, including Open House, Alumni Weekend, among others.

About Germantown Friends School

Germantown Friends School is a Quaker, independent, co-educational day school, serving early childhood through 12th grade. Located in northwest Philadelphia, the school is home to a vibrant intellectual community, located in a historic neighborhood, serving a diverse school community, with a robust educational program that is grounded in Quaker principles. For more information about the school, visit www.germantownfriends.org

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