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GILL - Assistant Director - NMH Fund Salary Range: \$55,000.00 To 58,900.00 Annually Northfield Mount Hermon (NMH) seeks an Assistant Director to cultivate, solicit, and steward leadership annual giving prospects among our alumni, parents, and friends, and grow membership in the Loyalty Circle giving societies. The Assistant Director is a member of the NMH Fund department and plays a key role as an internal revenue driver, responsible for helping to plan and execute the strategy and activity needed to acquire, renew, and upgrade NMH Fund donors. Why NMH: Comprehensive insurances, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability A robust 10% 403(b) contribution (with a 3% employee contribution) Generous paid time off, including four weeks of annual paid vacation Tired of packing lunch? Enjoy lunch in our dining hall while on duty and save an average of \$2,700/year Tuition remission for dependent children of high school age who meet the acceptance requirements of the school About NMH: Northfield Mount Hermon, an independent boarding and day school located in the beautiful Connecticut River Valley of Massachusetts, was founded on the principles of inclusivity and community - values that are as important today as they were at its founding in 1879. A Day in the Life: The Assistant Director plays a crucial role in cultivating and soliciting prospects through a digital-first approach. Each day, they focus on outreach to alumni, parents, and other potential donors, dedicating over 75% of their time to direct communication. They manage a portfolio of several hundred prospects, developing and executing touchpoint cadences to maintain consistent and relevant communication. This individual crafts compelling cases for supporting NMH and devises plans for acquiring, upgrading, and renewing annual gifts. Collaborating with the NMH Fund Director, they design and implement strategies for various donor segments and lead digital fundraising initiatives, including giving days. The Assistant Director records all interactions and activities in the prospect management database and attends Advancement events as assigned, supporting the organization\'s overall mission. Required Skills and Qualifications: Detail-orientation to understand and consider data, information, and research needed to build relationships with prospects and donors. Superior customer service skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Able to successfully interact and collaborate with diverse groups. High attention to detail, considerable initiative, and innovation. Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and coordinate efforts with other members of the Advancement Office. Must be able and willing to be active on the phone and in active outreach (75% or more time). Call volume may be up to 75+ calls per week. Ability to travel if necessary. Ability to reasonably learn and utilize various softwares. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor\'s Degree 1 to 3 years experience in direct sales, non-profit fundraising, or equivalent sector. Prior working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Drive, and databases. This is an in-office position. Able to work frequent evenings or weekends as needed, as well as the ability to travel, if necessary. This is a full time position.