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Associate Director of the SCH Fund
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Salary:
Date Posted: 5/2/2025
 
Job ID: 80794
Position/Title: Associate Director of the SCH Fund
Employer: Springside Chestnut Hill Academy
Department:
Category / Heading #1: Administration  Development/Institutional Advancement
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Status: FullTime
 
 
Job Description/Responsibilities:

Position Purpose:

The Associate Director of the SCH Fund is responsible for assisting in growing and maintaining an effective annual giving program at SCH Academy. The Associate Director will administer and manage reunion giving, volunteer engagement strategies, and help increase participation among parents, faculty, and staff. The Associate Director will work closely with the Director of the SCH Fund and other staff to develop fundraising strategies, identify prospective annual fund donors, and integrate alumni initiatives. This position starts on July 1, 2025, though it may start sooner.

Essential Functions:

  • Manages and prioritizes all tasks associated with annual giving work, including, but not limited to, writing successful and compelling appeals and proposals; utilizing print and digital strategies to support fundraising efforts; volunteer recruitment and management; donor/client prospecting and identification; making personal solicitations; and experience using CRM systems.
  • Identifies, recruits, trains, motivates, and manages alumni volunteers to execute successful peer-to-peer asks in reunion classes.
  • Responds to volunteer requests, coordinates conference calls, assists with meeting agendas, maintains records of volunteer progress, and maintains consistent contact with alumni and parent volunteers.
  • Supports the efforts around SCH Day, Giving Tuesday, and alumni reunion giving.
  • Supports EITC and OSTC efforts.
  • Develops and implements a plan to achieve dollar and participation goals with the Director of the SCH Fund and leadership volunteers.
  • Identifies, cultivates, and stewards upcoming reunion fundraising volunteers, parent volunteers, and affinity group fundraising volunteers to leverage engagement into donor participation.
  • Supports all annual fund programs and events under the direction of the Director of the SCH Fund.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Director of the SCH Fund or her delegate.
 
 
Minimum Degree: BA
Certification Required: No
Minimum Experience: 0-1 Years

 
Qualifications:

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
  • Non-profit fundraising experience preferred or transferable professional experience.
  • Ability to use and analyze data to drive decision-making.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills with attention to customer service.
  • Skills necessary to effectively use a variety of programs and software, including database programs and design software.
  • Demonstrated curiosity, creativity, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently, take initiative, and adapt to changing situations appropriately.
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
  • Demonstrates a desire and willingness to continually grow and learn, both personally and professionally, and views others as having the ability to learn and achieve success.
  • Demonstrated deep understanding of cultural competency skills and enthusiasm for issues of diversity, inclusivity, and multiculturalism.
  • Proficiency in Word, Excel, and the Google Suite.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

  • Lifting and carrying objects up to 20 lbs.
  • Regularly use close and distance vision.
  • Ability to move around in an office and other spaces on campus.
  • A moderate noise level in the work environment.
  • Work in a traditional climate-controlled office environment with a moderate noise level.
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
 
Tuition Remission: Yes
Spend for Graduate Study: No
Relocation Assistance/Allowance: Yes
Support/Sponsor Work visas to overseas candidates: No
ON Campus Housing: No
OFF Campus Housing: No
 
 
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