Director of Annual Fund
Published: 11/02/2026
Since 1800, when St. Madeleine Sophie Barat founded the Society of the Sacred Heart in France, Religious of the Society of the Sacred Heart and lay Sacred Heart educators have carried out her imperative of educational excellence. Today, the Network of Sacred Heart schools is an association of 25 Catholic schools across the United States and Canada and nearly 150 schools internationally. Independent yet united in spirit and purpose, the international community of Schools of the Sacred Heart believes in educating the whole child and preparing her to live fully and wisely. At the core of the Sacred Heart education, the Goals and Criteria are the principles that express the intentions and hopes of our 200-year tradition.
Carrollton's culture and identity are inextricably bound to the vision outlined in the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Schools. These values form the moral compass that influences the choices made within our community. Learning to draw upon these values during their school days, Carrollton graduates become women of conviction, courage, and confidence. The Director of Annual Fund is a key member of Carrollton's Advancement Team, responsible for the strategic planning, execution, and continued growth of the School's annual giving program.
Reporting directly to the Chief Advancement and Strategy Officer, the Director will lead a comprehensive, data-driven annual fundraising strategy designed to increase philanthropic revenue, strengthen donor participation, expand the donor pipeline, and build meaningful, lasting relationships across the Carrollton community.
Key Responsibilities:
Annual Fund Strategy and Leadership:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive annual giving strategy aligned with Carrollton's mission, strategic plan, and institutional fundraising priorities.
- Establish annual fundraising goals, participation targets, donor retention objectives, and performance benchmarks.
- Lead the planning and execution of annual giving campaigns, including leadership giving, parent giving, alumnae giving, faculty and staff participation, and community-wide initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to increase annual philanthropic revenue through donor acquisition, retention, upgrades, and renewed engagement.
- Collaborate with the Chief Advancement and Strategy Officer to integrate Annual Fund strategies with Carrollton's broader capital campaign and long-term advancement priorities.
- Develop innovative approaches to annual giving that reflect best practices in independent school advancement.
Donor Engagement and Relationship Management:
- Build and maintain meaningful relationships with parents, alumnae, trustees, grandparents, faculty, staff, and friends of Carrollton.
- Manage a portfolio of annual giving prospects and donors, including the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of leadership-level Annual Fund gifts.
- Partner with the President and Chief Advancement and Strategy Officer to identify, cultivate, and solicit donors with increased philanthropic capacity.
- Develop strategies to strengthen parent and alumnae participation and encourage a lifelong commitment to supporting Carrollton.
- Support and engage volunteer fundraising leaders, including trustees, parent representatives, alumnae, and campaign volunteers.
- Ensure donors receive thoughtful, timely, and personalized recognition and stewardship.
Campaign Execution and Communications:
- Oversee the annual giving calendar, including direct mail, digital appeals, giving days, personal solicitations, and targeted fundraising initiatives.
- Collaborate with the Communications Team to develop compelling donor messaging, solicitation materials, impact reports, and stewardship communications.
- Ensure fundraising communications clearly articulate the impact of philanthropy on Carrollton's students, faculty, programs, and mission.
- Coordinate annual giving initiatives with school events, alumnae engagement opportunities, and other community activities.
- Leverage digital fundraising tools and emerging technologies to improve donor engagement and campaign effectiveness.
Data, Operations, and Performance Management:
- Utilize the School's donor database and advancement systems to track giving, analyze performance, and identify fundraising opportunities.
- Monitor and report on fundraising revenue, donor participation, retention, acquisition, and campaign effectiveness.
- Prepare regular progress reports and strategic recommendations for the Chief Advancement and Strategy Officer and School leadership.
- Maintain accurate donor records, prospect information, solicitation activity, and stewardship documentation.
- Partner with Advancement Operations and Finance to ensure gift processing, reporting, and reconciliation are accurate and timely.
- Use data analytics and donor segmentation to strengthen fundraising outcomes and improve the donor experience.
Institutional Collaboration and Community Engagement:
- Work collaboratively with the President, Head of School, Chief Advancement and Strategy Officer, and Advancement Team to support Carrollton's institutional priorities.
- Partner with school leadership, faculty, and staff to communicate the importance and impact of philanthropy.
- Support the integration of annual giving efforts with Carrollton's Leading with Heart capital campaign.
- Serve as an enthusiastic ambassador for Carrollton's mission, values, and educational philosophy.
- Participate in school events, advancement activities, and community engagement opportunities, including occasional evenings and weekends.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of five years of professional experience in fundraising, advancement, development, nonprofit management, or a related field.
- Demonstrated success in annual giving, donor engagement, fundraising campaigns, or relationship-based development.
- Strong understanding of fundraising strategy, donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop compelling philanthropic messages.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills.
- Experience working with donor databases, fundraising software, and constituent relationship management systems.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively.
- High degree of professionalism, discretion, integrity, and attention to detail.
To apply: Send resume with cover letter addressed to Jannell Janania at [email protected]. Interested candidates should also complete an employment application and submit a cover letter and resume through Carrollton's Employment Opportunities website Employment Opportunities - Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart
Subject line should read: Director of Annual Fund.
In addition to the eligibility requirements indicated in the Archdiocese of Miami Policy "Creating and Maintaining a Safe Environment for Children and Vulnerable Adults,” the selected candidate must undergo a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse and be granted a determination of eligibility as a condition of employment. For more information on the Clearinghouse please visit: www.info.flclearinghouse.com/.
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