Careers

Reports To: Associate Director of Development 

GENERAL SUMMARY
The Young Alumni Leadership Giving Officer, reporting directly to the Associate Director of Development, will identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of alumni who have graduated in the years 2000-2019 capable of making young alumni leadership gifts to support the mission of Thayer Academy. This person will create strategies for existing supporters, as well as new prospects, to move them along the continuum of giving to
achieve annual financial goals. Congruent with fundraising activities this person will also cultivate alumni engagement through a variety of activities to build Thayer pride and a strong alumni donor pipeline.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Young Alumni Leadership Giving Officer will develop and manage a portfolio of 200+ prospects.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward prospects for young alumni leadership gifts with a goal of achieving 40% participation and total giving of $100,000 from alumni who have graduated since 2000, personally closing $50,000 in gifts from assigned prospects.
• Oversee a multi-channel direct mail and online solicitation program including working with the Development Team on themes and lists and Communications on design.
• Responsible for working directly with the 5 th , 10 th , 15 th and 20 th year reunion classes to ensure a minimum of 40% attendance and 50% participation in the annual giving campaign.
• Build young alumni General’s Council participation with a goal of 125 total young alumni members for FY ‘20.
• Create programming for young alumni General’s Council members that would further engage membership.
• Strategize with faculty, senior leadership, and fellow development staff on ways to maximize alumni engagement via social media, events, and other vehicles.
• Strategize ways to engage alumni who are not currently connected to the school, putting a particular emphasis on young alumni – including events, communications channels and giving initiatives.
• Recruit and manage alumni volunteers (primarily class agents, reunion committees, Alumni Board members and others) in support of fundraising and participation goals.
• Participate in cultivation and stewardship events, including possible travel events and General’s Council events.
• Steward donor relationships so that donors feel highly appreciated by Thayer Academy.
• Prioritize work to have primary focus on face-to-face meetings and solicitations with current and prospective donors.
• Conduct donor research to identify potential donors.
• Coordinate with staff to develop best strategies for growing the pipeline of prospects.
• Identify organizational needs, innovations, and other funding opportunities that would appeal to appropriate donors.
• Responsible for coordinating class notes and obituaries for alumni section of Thayer Magazine. Specifically ensuring robust representation in class notes from alumni 1 – 20 years out as well as identifying alumni profiles for use in various Thayer Academy publications.
• Responsible for data integrity in Raiser’s Edge donor files including updating all personal information, keeping actions and proposals up to date and ensuring all notable information is recorded.
• Work with the gift processing team to ensure integrity of donor files, records, tracking, pledge reminders, and communication.
• Attend and assist with all Development Special Events (occasionally on weekends or evenings).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Strong interpersonal skills, poise and confidence required.
• 2-4 years of a development or client relationship experience preferred.
• Ability to identify, cultivate, and solicit donors.
• Demonstrated ability to use good judgment to handle confidential information sensitively.
• Ability to establish rapport with a variety of personalities.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Working knowledge of The Raiser’s Edge software and Microsoft Office Suite a plus.

SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Eager to solicit gifts and cultivate relationships.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.
• Ability to communicate to diverse constituencies in an effective and compelling manner.
• Ability to build successful professional relationships with faculty and staff.
• Mature professional judgment.
• Analytical thinking capacity.
• Ability to work independently in a self-directed manner and in collaboration with others.
• Superior follow-through and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational capabilities.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Unflinching integrity seasoned with humor, perspective, and curiosity.

The above is intended to describe the general contents and requirements of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities or skills of personnel so classified.

Interested candidates, please email your resume and cover letter to Rachael Rouvales Vassalotti '79 P '07, '11, '12, Associate Director of Development, at rvassalotti@thayer.org.

Reports To: Associate Director of Development 

GENERAL SUMMARY:
Founded in 1877, Thayer Academy is a co-educational independent day school for over 700 students in grades 5-12. Located on a 34-acre campus in Braintree, Massachusetts, just up the street from the MBTA’s final red line T stop, Thayer has been an enabling and ennobling environment where each student is affirmed, supported, and challenged to take on responsibilities, ambitions, and achievements.

The Major Gifts and Reunion Giving Officer, reporting directly to the Associate Director of Development, will identify, cultivate, solicit and steward a portfolio of individuals capable of making gifts of $5,000 and above to support the mission of Thayer Academy. This person will create strategies for existing supporters, as well as new prospects, and work closely with the Alumni Board and Development team to move them along the continuum of giving to support both the Annual Fund as well as The Campaign for Thayer Academy – a $25Million comprehensive capital campaign focused on increased Annual Fund and endowment giving as well as capital projects that include a new athletic complex, a new Computer Science and Robotics Center and a complete renovation of our existing Middle School.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Major Gifts & Reunion Giving Officer will develop a portfolio of prospects with a goal of carrying 150 prospects annually.
• Cultivate, solicit and steward prospects for Annual Fund gifts of $1,877 and above and Campaign gifts of $5,000 and above.
• Manage an annual stewardship reporting process for all donors with named endowed funds, writing reports on an annual basis including updated financials as well as programmatic impact.
• Strategize with faculty, senior leadership and fellow development staff on the appropriate engagement of alumni.
• Consistently perform research on alumni from the 80’s and 90’s to learn new information about possible wealth indicators.
• Participate in Alumni Board meetings, creating ways to engage alumni of the 80’s and 90’s in the activities of the Alumni Board.
• Work closely with class agents from the 80’s and 90’s to build Annual Fund participation and identify potential campaign donors for each of their classes, especially those celebrating Reunions
• Work with other members of the Alumni Relations team, plan cultivation and stewardship events, including regional alumni events and General’s Council events.
• Steward donor relationships so that donors feel highly appreciated by Thayer Academy.
• Prioritize work to have primary focus on face-to-face meetings and solicitations with current and prospective donors.
• Work directly with the 25th, 30th, 35th, and 40th year reunion classes to ensure a minimum of 30% attendance and 40% participation in the annual giving campaign as well as identifying potential campaign donors.
• Identify organizational needs, innovations and other funding opportunities that would appeal to appropriate donors.
• Responsible for data integrity in Raiser’s Edge donor files including updating all personal information, keeping actions and proposals up to date and ensuring all notable information is recorded.
• Work with the gift processing team to ensure integrity of donor files, records, tracking, pledge reminders and communication.
• Attend and assist with all Development Special Events (occasionally on weekends or evenings).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• A minimum of 5 years of development experience with a proven track record in major gifts fundraising.
• Demonstrated ability to use good judgment to handle confidential information sensitively.
• Natural ability to establish rapport with a variety of donor and alumni personalities.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Working knowledge of Raiser’s Edge, Microsoft Office Suite, and Outlook, preferred.

SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Superb written and oral communication skills are essential.
• The ability to communicate to diverse constituencies in an effective and compelling manner.
• The ability to build successful professional relationships with all members of the community.
• Mature professional judgment.
• Analytical thinking capacity.
• Ability to work independently in a self-directed manner and in collaboration with others.
• Superior follow-through and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational capabilities.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Unflinching integrity seasoned with humor, perspective and curiosity.
• Ability to pass a criminal records background check.

TO APPLY:
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Debbie Andrews at deborahtandrews@comcast.net

The above is intended to describe the general contents and requirements of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities or skills of personnel so classified.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of the Chief Finance & Operations Officer, The Director of Safety & Security ensures a safe environment for the students, faculty, staff and visitors to Thayer Academy. S/he oversees the security operations on assigned shift(s), with an emphasis on developing an in-house staff and managing contracted security officers. The Director of Safety & Security will also conduct regular training sessions with students, staff and contractors regarding emergency response and security related issues. S/he participates in the development, coordination and evaluation of security programs and initiatives for the Academy, ensuring that they meet the Academy’s needs and support the physical protection of the people and property of the Academy.

• Ensures a safe environment for the students, faculty, staff, and visitors to the Academy while overseeing security operations on assigned shift(s).
• Supervises trains, develops and actively manages Thayer security staff and contracted security officers on assigned shift(s) to ensure compliance with established departmental policies and procedures.
• Reviews and categorizes security incident reports and conducts follow-up investigations.
• Responds to emergencies as needed and promptly advises the Chief Finance & Operations Officer and Head of School of conditions.
• Conducts on-site training sessions for students, faculty and staff regarding emergency response, security awareness and other safety and security related issues. Addresses groups at orientations, open houses and employee training sessions to explain the role of the Safety and Security Department at Thayer Academy.
• Participates in strategic planning and project management activities for the department. Performs assessments and provide recommendations to mitigate risk to the Academy’s personnel and assets. Uses quantitative analysis and written proposals to support recommendations on resource allocation.
• Serves as a liaison to local law enforcement and fire department officials, and Thayer Safety Committee. Communicates effectively both internally with management, staff, faculty, student and other members of the Thayer  community, and externally with local authorities, including police officers, firefighters, and emergency services.
• Drafts policies and procedures for contracted guard’s standard operating procedures as well as various Academy safety and security policies.
• Supervises security coverage at special events. Covers open shifts for other Security staff as needed.
• Performs other such duties as may be assigned from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• At least four years of professional security or law enforcement experience required.
• Ability to use a wide range of technical equipment.
• Broad knowledge of safety procedures, including firearm safety, as well as industry best practices for guard force utilization, access control, physical security, and security management.
• Excellent communication skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS &WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Frequently lift equipment and materials weighing 50 pounds or more.
• Work outside in hot or cold conditions for extended periods of time
• Regularly required to stand: walk: sit and reach with hands and arm

WORK HOURS
This is a full-time exempt position with typical hours of 8 to 5 although nights and weekends may be needed.

To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to:
Deborah Andrews
Debbie Andrews Consulting
Phone: 978-382-0945
Email Address: deborahtandrews@comcast.net