Carolina Friends School (CFS) seeks an experienced and strategic Assistant Director of Advancement to join our Advancement Office. Reporting to the Director of Advancement, they are responsible for executing Carolina Friends School’s Annual Fund strategy and comprehensive donor stewardship program.The successful candidate will orchestrate all Annual Fund initiatives, donor retention efforts, monthly giving programs, and stewardship events while ensuring donors receive timely, personalized, and meaningful acknowledgment and impact reporting. This position works closely with the Advancement Operations & Database Manager to transform donor data into actionable insights and ensure excellence in donor care.Core ResponsibilitiesAnnual Fund Strategy and ExecutionLead all Annual Fund initiatives, including our October Giving Day, December appeals, and Spring campaignDevelop segmented Annual Fund strategies for diverse constituent groups across the CFS communityPartner with the Director of Advancement on leadership Annual Fund solicitations ($1,000–$25,000)Monitor progress toward the $500,000 Annual Fund goal and adjust strategies as neededDonor Retention and LYBUNT (Last Year But Not This Year) StrategyLead the annual LYBUNT identification and re-engagement strategySegment LYBUNT donors by giving history, constituency, and engagementCreate and coordinate multi-touch outreach plans incorporating email, mail, personal calls and notesAnalyze retention metrics annually and recommend continuous improvementsMonthly Giving ProgramLaunch, manage, and grow our monthly giving programDevelop donor upgrade, renewal, and retention strategiesIntegrate monthly giving across Giving Day, alumni engagement, and key milestones such as graduation dayDonor Listening and EngagementLead the annual Summer Donor Questionnaire activity, including its design, analysis of results, and coordination of follow-up conversationsEnsure donor feedback informs Annual Fund messaging, stewardship practices, and cultivation strategiesStewardship, Donor Experience, & EventsOversee donor stewardship strategy across all constituenciesPartner with Advancement Operations to ensure timely acknowledgement and consistent donor careCollaborate with colleagues to capture and share donor-impact stories and photosSupport the creation of annual Endowment reports    
