Hebron Academy is seeking a dedicated and professional Leadership and Legacy Gift Officer who will be responsible for helping Hebron Academy achieve its fundraising and engagement goals through the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gifts prospects within their portfolio. This role will play a key role in the organization and execution of an ambitious comprehensive fundraising campaign.
Who are we?
Our beautiful school is located in western Maine on a 1500-acre campus with trails, ponds, and mountains. We are grounded in our purpose-driven approach as an independent boarding and day school serving students in grades 6 – 12 and a postgraduate year. Learning is anchored in topics that are relevant. We create space for students to drive their own learning with their own questions. Most importantly, we know real learning and belonging can only happen when all students are seen, valued and engaged. We believe in our purpose statement: Rooted in Maine, we cultivate trailblazers.
Who are you?
You are an enthusiastic person who is interested in working for a residential school and are excited to contribute to a culture of awareness, understanding, and respect for all individuals and groups, with the ability to communicate in a culturally responsive manner. You possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills with attention to detail. You understand the necessity to securely manage highly sensitive and confidential information with discretion. Your time management skills and strong analytical and problem-solving skills are extremely dependable, enabling you to meet deadlines. Ideally, you are proficient with Raiser’s Edge NXT, Google suite, Microsoft Office and other related software. You are willing to travel and understand that this position requires working some nights and weekends. You are eager to fully commit to embracing the purpose of Hebron Academy. You are both a team player and an independent professional who is productive in a hybrid work environment.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 3 years fundraising experience preferred
What would you do?
Your most important duties are to:
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Maintain a portfolio of 100–125 leadership annual fund and major gift prospects (alumni, current and former parents/guardians, and current and former Trustees), with a focus on securing five-figure and six-figure gift commitments
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Develop and execute cultivation and solicitation strategies for each donor ensuring regular interaction through personal visits, mail/email, telephone, campus visits and other events
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Work with the Director of Advancement and the Director of the Hebron Annual Fund to develop strategies for increasing support for Hebron’s annual, capital, endowment, and other specific giving priorities
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Assist with the development of messaging and materials for the Hebron Annual Fund and other special projects and fundraising initiatives
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Collaborate with the Director of Advancement in the identification of planned giving prospects
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Assist with donor retention, recognition and stewardship strategies for prospect and donors
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Coordinate strategies for alumni and parent/family engagement
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Attend internal and external (regional) events for the purpose of cultivation, solicitation and stewardship
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Assist in the recruitment of annual fund, reunion, and campaign volunteers
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Effectively use Raiser’s Edge NXT and other tools to maintain accurate records and to develop proposals, briefings, contact reports, stewardship plans and letters, gift agreements, and other correspondence for prospects and donors
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Expectation of 100+ personal visits and a predetermined number of gift proposals during each fiscal year
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Support the Director of Advancement and other members of the Advancement Office team with overall goal setting and strategy for a comprehensive capital campaign
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Other duties as assigned
Please email a cover letter, resume, and three references to employment@hebronacademy.org