Milton Academy

Director

• Advance the success of Miltons fundraising program by building trust-based relationships with prospective donors, deepening engagement and maximizing philanthropic investment
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospective donors capable of making gifts of $100,000 or more, including solicitation of annual Milton Fund gifts, and major/planned blended gift conversations
• Manage a portfolio of approximately 150 major gift prospects
• Utilize multiple channels of contact and travel as needed to achieve established targets including 10+ substantive visits per month, both via in-person and virtual meetings
• Master a working knowledge of Milton Academy and its strategic priorities in order to articulate a compelling case for support to all constituents
• Utilizing Raisers Edge NXT, research data, and other resources, identify potential major donors for qualification in order to expand donor pipeline and add new prospects into portfolio
• Write internal and external-facing executive summaries, proposals, donor briefings, and other communications that move gift conversations forward
• Enter contact reports, actions, proposals, and other prospect management data into Raisers Edge NXT in a timely manner
• Maintain proficiency in reading and interpreting donor and gift records in RE NXT
• In collaboration with other Advancement divisions and institutional partners, contribute to strategies to increase constituent engagement in regional areas as assigned, to enhance Miltons presence in strategic regions
• Contribute to stewardship strategies that demonstrate impact to assigned donors
• Facilitate strategic relationships between major gift prospects and the Head of School and other school leaders to advance philanthropic strategies
• Represent Milton at local and regional Advancement events, on-campus school events, and community events as required
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Assistant Director – Major Gifts