Position: Annual Giving Officer, Young Alumni & Students

Department: Development & Alumni Relations

Location: Caroline Saltonstall Building

Hours: Full-time; generally 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM M-F and some weekend and evening

flexibility required

FLSA: Exempt

Milton Academy is an independent college preparatory K–12 school, boarding and day in grades 9–12, located south of Boston.

Milton Academy cultivates in our students a passion for learning and a respect for others. Milton students grow by developing their own identities, learning from and listening to the lived experiences of others, and living and working among peers whose differences they accept with respect and care.

In our ongoing work to create the anti-oppression environment at Milton—free from bias, injustice, and bigotry—that our values demand, we encourage each other to explore our own histories and identities, be open to learning from others, seek to understand the world around us with a critical lens, and strive to practice ways of interacting with one another that ensure all students and adults feel safe, supported, and able to express all aspects of their identities without judgment or hate.

In our dynamic community, we honor that Milton students challenge each other to build a foundation upon which to leave Milton and partner with their future communities to help create a more just world and in those spaces that are dissonant to our values, to have the courage to speak up and live by our motto, “Dare to be true.”

Summary of Position:

The Annual Giving Officer, Young Alumni & Students, will advance the strategic mission of Milton by overseeing annual fundraising and philanthropy education campaigns for Milton young alumni (up to 15 years after graduation) and students, a strategic priority for the Milton Fund. Establish and reinforce philanthropic behavior in Milton’s young alumni and students through a combination of educational events, volunteer-driven fundraising campaigns, and management of an annual portfolio of young alumni leadership level prospects with a giving potential of up to $2,500 annually to the Milton Fund. Responsible for the daily volunteer management of young alumni and student Milton Fund volunteers. Develop fundraising strategy for volunteer activity and fundraising events, and young alumni and student volunteer fundraising campaigns that emphasize annual participation at every level of giving. The Annual Giving Officer (AGO) will represent the school in prospect visits or at events with the primary focus of building membership in the Orange and Blue Circle, which recognizes Young Alumni Milton Fund donors who contribute at a leadership level annually.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• In conjunction with the Director of the Milton Fund, develop annual plans and campaign strategies specific to young alumni and students focused on encouraging increased donors and dollars to the Milton Fund.

• Maintain a portfolio of approximately 75-100 prospects annually in varied relationship stages including identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Responsible for making 6 substantive contacts monthly. Leverage face-to-face and virtual meetings, phone calls, emails to build relationships and increase young alumni donors to the Orange and Blue Circle.

• Qualify prospects for major gifts, and steward introductions to colleagues to build a leadership giving pipeline.

• Collaborate closely with the Director of the Milton Fund to manage the execution of special student cultivation stewardship campaigns for donors, including recognition of loyalty, leadership, and volunteer service.

• Recruit and train both new and returning young alumni and student volunteers through a combination of face-to-face and virtual interactions. Young Alumni volunteers include Reunion Gift Campaigns (5th, 10th, and 15th), and Class Agents from all young alumni classes. Student volunteers include Senior Gift and Development Ambassadors.

• Set annual goals and develop strategic direction for volunteers to achieve those goals that add value and align with the Milton Fund’s mission. Provide timely training, ongoing support, consultation, and direction for volunteers (including schedules, Milton news, reports, donor lists, sample text, and toolkits).

• Develop and implement student philanthropy programming on campus to increase awareness about the impact of the Milton Fund and the value of philanthropy among Milton students. Programming includes Senior Gift, Development Ambassadors, and additional educational activities.

• Collaborate closely with Alumni Engagement colleagues to ensure a coordinated approach to young alumni fundraising and relational activities.

• Track and report to the Director of the Milton Fund on assigned key performance indicator metrics for portfolio, student and young alumni metrics, and progress towards goals throughout the fiscal year and prepare key reports as needed.

• Participate in the development and implementation of Milton Fund’s priorities, and work with the Milton Fund team to ensure coordinated, synchronized efforts throughout the year.

• Other responsibilities and duties as assigned; some travel required.

Supervision to be received: Reports to the Director of the Milton Fund

Education

Required: Bachelor’s degree

Experience

Required: 2+ years of fundraising, alumni relations, or related experience;

Preferred: Experience in an independent school or college environment; event management; experience managing student or alumni volunteers

Technical Abilities:

Required: Demonstrated computer expertise, including proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud.

Preferred: Experience using Raiser’s Edge and GiveCampus.

Other required experience and abilities:

Required:

• Willingness to make cold calls with prospects and donors.

• Ability to establish rapport and cultivate relationships with students, prospects, and donors.

• Be a genuine, invested, and flexible team player.

• Must be a creative problem solver who is self-motivated and driven to achieve goals.

• Work well both independently and cooperatively; proven success working as a member of a team.

• Ability to manage and balance competing priorities, complex situations, and tight deadlines.

• The position requires outstanding time management skills, written and oral communication skills, organization skills, and attention to detail.

• Ability to analyze data and incorporate results.

• Receptive to supervision and professional development.

• Maintain a high level of discretion when dealing with sensitive information.

• Understanding of and a strong commitment to the mission of Milton Academy; familiarity with independent school environment helpful.

Physical Abilities

Required:

• Must be able to work at a computer for up to 8 hours each day in conjunction with OSHA requirements.

• Must be able to move around the Milton Academy campus without restriction.

• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds.

• Must be able to participate in overnight trips away from Milton Academy.

All interested internal candidates must complete an application for promotion or transfer and inform your supervisor as soon as possible.

The essential functions and basic skills have been included in this job description; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This position description is subject to change at any time.

An equal opportunity employer, Milton embraces diversity and the pursuit of excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race (including natural and protective hairstyle), color, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related condition), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, religious creed, physical or mental disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, citizenship, national or ethnic origin or any other status protected by applicable law.