Employment
Working at Loyola
Since 1896, Loyola has prepared students who are intellectually competent, loving, religious, open to growth and committed to doing justice. Our faculty and staff serve as role models for these characteristics. We welcome a diversity of experience and value the skills and interests employees bring that enrich the school.
Cura Personalis
Loyola is committed to the “whole person”. That means opportunities to grow professionally, personally and spiritually beyond the scope of the job description. All our faculty and staff are involved in coaching athletics teams, moderating co-curricular activities and/or taking part in spiritual retreats.
Ignatian Formation
Opportunities for growth are open to employees at Loyola who participate in professional development seminars, Ignatian spirituality retreats, and both local and international conferences specific to their field.
Employee Benefits
For Faculty, Loyola matches the pay scales as negotiated by the provincial collective agreements in the public sector. Work loads reflect the individual’s diverse talents. Contracts include personalized insurance plans. Employees have full access to school facilities including exercise rooms.
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About Loyola
Founded in 1896, Loyola High School has been a cornerstone of education in Montreal. As a Jesuit institution, we cultivate students to become intellectually competent, open to growth, religious, loving and committed to doing justice. Our graduates—representing diverse faiths, beliefs, and traditions—embody the Jesuit ideal of being men and women for others, positively impacting the world.
Job Description
We seek a Director of Annual Giving who will play a critical role in sustaining and enhancing Loyola’s fundraising efforts. Reporting to the Executive Director of Advancement, the Director of Annual Giving will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive annual giving program. This role is vital in building and maintaining relationships with donors, alumni, and the broader Loyola community to ensure consistent support for the school’s mission and strategic goals.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and Implement Annual Giving Strategy: Collaborate with the Executive Director of Advancement to design and execute a robust annual giving program that includes direct mail, digital campaigns, class giving and other initiatives to achieve annual fundraising targets.
- Donor Cultivation and Stewardship: Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships with new and existing donors, ensuring a personalized approach to maximize donor retention and growth.
- Manage Annual Fund Campaigns: Plan, organize, and manage annual fund campaigns, ensuring alignment with Loyola’s broader fundraising goals.
- Volunteer Engagement: Recruit, train, and manage volunteers to assist with fundraising activities, particularly during peak campaign periods
- Data Management and Analysis: Utilize Raiser’s Edge CRM to segment donors, track progress, analyze campaign effectiveness, and generate reports to inform future strategies.
- Event Planning: Collaborate with the Advancement team to plan and execute donor recognition events, ensuring a positive experience for donors and reinforcing their connection to Loyola.
- Communication: Ensure consistent and high-quality messaging across all donor communications, including solicitations, thank-you letters, and impact reports.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with school leadership, faculty, and alumni relations to identify fundraising opportunities and ensure a cohesive approach to donor engagement.
- Budget Management: Oversee the budget for annual giving activities, ensuring cost-effective strategies are employed.
QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES
- Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- Fundraising Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of direct experience in fundraising, with a strong emphasis on annual giving programs. Experience within an educational institution is highly desirable.
- Donor Management Expertise: Proficiency in Raiser’s Edge or similar donor management software, with the ability to analyze data and make informed decisions.
- Communication Skills: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, in English and French, with the ability to engage and inspire diverse stakeholders.
- Strategic and Analytical Thinking: Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding fundraising goals.
- Collaboration and Independence: Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team environment.
- Flexibility: Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends for donor events or meetings.
This position requires on-site work 100% of the time; hybrid work arrangements are unavailable.
SALARY
Commensurate with experience.
ANTICIPATED START DATE
As soon as possible
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates are invited to submit their application through the link below. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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