Annual Giving Officer, Young Alumni & Students

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Annual Giving Officer, Young Alumni & Students

Department: Development & Alumni Relations

Location: Caroline Saltonstall Building

Hours: Full-time; generally weekday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM with flexibility to work nights and weekends

FLSA: Exempt

Salary Range: $75,000 to $82,500 annually, based on experience

Milton Academy is an independent college preparatory K–12 school, boarding and day in grades 9–12, located just south of Boston.

Milton Academy cultivates in its students a passion for learning and a respect for others. Embracing diversity and the pursuit of excellence, we create a community in which individuals develop competence, confidence and character. Our active learning environment, in and out of the classroom, develops creative and critical thinkers, unafraid to express their ideas, prepared to seek meaningful lifetime success and to live by our motto, “Dare to be true.”

Summary of Position:

Milton Academy seeks an energetic and relationship-oriented Annual Giving Officer (AGO) to help engage the school’s young alumni and students in the life of the Milton community and the culture of philanthropy that supports it. This role is ideal for an early-career advancement professional interested in building experience in fundraising, volunteer management, and donor engagement within a highly collaborative advancement team.

The primary focus of the position (approximately 60%) is managing a portfolio of young alumni leadership prospects for the Milton Fund (approx. $250 - $2,500 annually), and targeted young alumni volunteer campaigns. Through personal outreach, events, and volunteer partnerships, the AGO will help strengthen the donor pipeline and lifelong relationships between Milton and its youngest alumni (1-15 years post-graduation).

The remaining 40% of the role focuses on student philanthropy including Senior Gift, Development Ambassadors, and leading educational programs that promote the value of the Milton Fund and the Milton alumni network.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• In conjunction with the Director of the Milton Fund, develop annual plans and campaign strategies specific to young alumni and students focused on encouraging increased donors and dollars to the Milton Fund.

• Maintain a portfolio of approximately 100 prospects annually in varied relationship stages including identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Leverage face-to-face and virtual meetings, phone calls, emails, and texting to build relationships and increase young alumni donors Milton’s annual leadership and loyal donor societies.

• Collaborate closely with the Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Engagement to manage the execution of special student cultivation stewardship campaigns for donors, including recognition of loyalty, leadership, and volunteer service.

• Recruit and train both new and returning young alumni and student volunteers through a combination of face-to-face and virtual interactions. Young Alumni volunteers include Reunion Gift Campaigns (5th, 10th, and 15th), and Class Agents from all young alumni classes. Student volunteers include Senior Gift and Development Ambassadors.

• Set annual goals and develop strategic direction for volunteers to achieve those goals that add value and align with the Milton Fund’s mission. Provide timely training, ongoing support, consultation, and direction for volunteers (including schedules, Milton news, reports, donor lists, sample text, and toolkits).

• Develop and implement student philanthropy programming on campus to increase awareness about the impact of the Milton Fund and the value of philanthropy among Milton students. Programming includes Senior Gift, Development Ambassadors, and additional educational activities.

• Collaborate closely with Alumni Engagement colleagues to ensure a coordinated approach to young alumni fundraising and relational activities.

• Track and report to the Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Engagement on assigned key performance indicator metrics for portfolio, student and young alumni metrics, and progress towards goals throughout the fiscal year and prepare key reports as needed.

• Participate in the development and implementation of Milton Fund’s priorities, and work with the Annual Giving and Alumni Engagement team to ensure coordinated, synchronized efforts throughout the year.

• Other responsibilities and duties as assigned; some travel required.

Supervision to be received: Reports to the Director of the Milton Fund

Education

Required: Bachelor’s degree

Experience

Required: 2+ years of fundraising, alumni relations, or related experience;

Preferred: Experience in an independent school or college environment; event management; experience managing student or alumni volunteers

Technical:

Required: Strong computer skills, command of Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace.

Preferred: Experience using Raiser’s Edge and GiveCampus.

Physical Abilities:

Required: Must be able to work at a computer for up to 8 hours each day in conjunction with OSHA requirements. Must be able to lift small packages (up to 5 pounds). Must be able to move around Milton's campus. Must be able to participate in overnight trips away from Milton Academy.

Competencies

Required:

• Demonstrated willingness and confidence in conducting outreach and cold calls with prospective students, families, and donors.

• Ability to establish rapport and cultivate meaningful relationships with students, prospects, donors, and community stakeholders.

• Commitment to being a genuine, engaged, flexible, and collaborative team member.

• Strong creative problem-solving skills with a high level of self-motivation and goal orientation.

• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, navigate complex situations, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent organizational, time management, written communication, and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.

• Ability to analyze data and apply insights to inform decision-making and strategy.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external constituencies.

• Understanding of confidentiality requirements and the ability to exercise sound judgment in handling sensitive information.

• Receptiveness to supervision, feedback, and ongoing professional development.

• Enthusiasm for contributing to a dynamic and mission-driven educational community.

• Demonstrated proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Cloud.

Physical Abilities

Required:

• Must be able to work at a computer for up to 8 hours each day in conjunction with OSHA requirements.

• Must be able to move around the Milton Academy campus without restriction.

• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds.

• Must be able to travel and work some evenings and weekends.

All interested internal candidates must complete an application for promotion or transfer and inform your supervisor as soon as possible.

The essential functions and basic skills have been included in this job description; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This position description is subject to change at any time.

Milton Academy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of any category protected by federal, state, or local law, including but not limited to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, citizenship or national or ethnic origin.