Annual Giving Manager

Annual Giving Manager

Full-Time, Year-Round  •  Exempt  •  Reports to Director of Advancement

Why Pembroke Hill

For more than 125 years, The Pembroke Hill School has been a cornerstone of Kansas City's educational landscape, inspiring students from early childhood through 12th grade to think boldly, act with integrity, and contribute meaningfully to the world. Our Advancement team plays a vital role in sustaining that mission - connecting the school's extraordinary community of alumni, parents, grandparents, and friends to the work happening inside our classrooms every day.

This is a chance to join a collaborative, mission-driven team where your work directly fuels student opportunity. If you are energized by relationship-building and fund raising, enjoy crafting compelling stories, and want to see the tangible impact of your efforts - this role is for you.

The Opportunity

As Annual Giving Manager, you will lead the Pembroke Hill School Fund -the engine behind our annual philanthropic support. You will design and execute strategies that deepen donor engagement, grow our giving community, and maximize annual fund revenue. This is both a strategic and hands-on role: you will manage a personal portfolio of donors, oversee direct outreach campaigns, coordinate volunteers, and contribute to the publications and reporting that tell our school's philanthropic story.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and a strong benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Generous paid time off and school holidays
• Tuition remission benefit for dependents enrolled at Pembroke Hill
• Professional development support, including conference attendance

What You'll Do

Annual Giving Program Leadership

• Lead the Pembroke Hill School Fund, aligning program strategy with the School's Strategic Plan to grow donor prospects and retain loyal supporters.
• Manage a personal portfolio of annual donors - cultivating relationships, making solicitations, and stewarding gifts - while meeting defined monthly visit and solicitation goals.
• Oversee the calendar of direct mail and email appeals to alumni, parents, grandparents, friends, and faculty/staff.
• Draft compelling annual fund appeal communications and determine smart segmentation strategies.
• Continuously develop new approaches to engage first-time donors and expand the overall giving community.

Volunteer & Reunion Gift Efforts

• Coordinate annual giving volunteer recruitment: recommend candidates for leadership roles, organize training meetings, and provide ongoing guidance throughout the year.
• Lead select Reunion Gift efforts, including identifying and recruiting committee chairs, supporting engagement activities, preparing materials, and writing acknowledgment letters.

Data Analysis & Strategic Planning

• Review and analyze gift reports to assess the status of fundraising efforts against goals.
• Develop and execute strategies to achieve alumni class goals and overall annual fund targets.
• Establish and track benchmarks that improve annual giving trends over time.

Donor Stewardship & Communications

• Collaborate with the Database Management and Donor Relations Managers to produce accurate, personalized donor acknowledgment letters.
• Oversee stewardship correspondence from the Head of School and Director of Advancement.
• Contribute to the Annual Philanthropy Report, from concept development to proofreading to drafting high-impact messaging.

Who You Are

You thrive in a role that blends strategy with relationship. You're a clear communicator who can move seamlessly between writing a donor appeal and sitting across the table from a longtime supporter. You take pride in accuracy, love a well-organized plan, and believe deeply that community generosity can change a child's educational experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
• 1-2 years of experience in development, fundraising, or a relationship-centered field (education experience a plus)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities without losing the details
• Comfortable with technology, including donor databases, email platforms, and social media
• Highest ethical standards and a commitment to donor confidentiality
• Flexibility for occasional evenings and weekends, primarily tied to a handful of key school events each year (approximately 5% of time)

What Success Looks Like

In your first 90 days:

• You've learned the School Fund's history, donor base, and current-year goals.
• You've introduced yourself to key donors and volunteers and begun building your portfolio relationships.
• You have a clear picture of the annual giving calendar and upcoming campaign priorities.

By the end of year one:

• Donor participation and annual fund revenue are tracking at or above benchmark.
• You've launched at least one new engagement initiative that expanded the donor pool.
• Volunteer programs are running smoothly, and committee members feel supported and motivated.

How to Apply

We'd love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter explaining why this role and Pembroke Hill feel like the right fit. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Please note: Because this role involves access to financial accounts and gift processing, a credit and background check will be conducted as part of the pre-employment screening process.

The Pembroke Hill School is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Pembroke Hill School participates in E- Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of hire.