About this role
Archbishop Spalding High School, located in Severn, Maryland, is seeking a full-time Associate Director of Advancement for the 2026-2027 academic school year. The Associate Director of Advancement serves as a strategic partner and operational leader in driving fundraising initiatives and supporting the institution's long-term sustainability. Working closely with the Vice President of Advancement, this role balances strategic pipeline development with tactical execution. The Associate Director manages a select portfolio of prospects, oversees prospect research and pipeline tracking, and executes donor stewardship initiatives.
Essential Functions
Strategic Planning & Executive Support
• Partner with the Vice President of Advancement to develop and execute annual and multi-year fundraising strategies.
• Monitor departmental goals, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and generate regular revenue reports and performance dashboards for leadership.
• Prepare comprehensive prospect briefings and proposals in advance of high-level solicitations.
• Provide administrative and operational support, including preparing materials and tracking follow-up actions.
Prospect Research & Pipeline Management
• Proactively identify, research, and qualify prospective donors using wealth-screening tools and database analytics.
• Maintain a robust prospect pipeline using a Moves Management framework to guide donors systematically through the engagement lifecycle.
• Oversee donor database integrity, ensuring that all prospect research, contact reports, and solicitation strategies are accurately recorded.
Direct Fundraising & Donor Stewardship
• Manage a portfolio of individual and foundation prospects, executing tailored strategies for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Draft compelling gift proposals, grant applications, personalized donor communications, and impact reports.
• Conduct meetings and outreach visits to articulate the institution's mission and funding priorities.
• Implement recognition and stewardship programs to ensure prompt, meaningful, and ongoing donor appreciation.
Departmental Operations & Other Responsibilities
• Coordinate and execute key advancement events, including donor recognition gatherings, regional outreach events, and receptions.
• Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to align fundraising materials with broader organizational messaging.
• Perform other duties as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and a willingness to support the advancement department's overall goals and priorities.
Position Qualifications
• Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree and/or CFRE certification preferred. Three to five years of progressive experience in advancement, development, fundraising, or related nonprofit operations preferred.
• Technical Proficiency: Experience with CRM and donor database systems (e.g., Raiser's Edge), wealth-screening tools, Microsoft Office Suite, and Google Workspace preferred.
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to develop effective proposals, donor communications, and executive reports. Comfortable engaging professionally with senior leaders, donors, and board members.
• Core Competencies: Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution, manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently, and maintain strict confidentiality regarding donor and organizational information.
Pay Range: $65,000 - $80,000, Annualized
Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package with this position, including health, dental, and vision coverage; employer-paid life and disability insurance; automatic enrollment in the 403(b) plan and employer contribution (whether or not the employee contributes); and generous paid holiday, sick and vacation leave. Please click on the link below for more detailed information:
https://www.archbalt.org/human-resources/employee-benefits/employee-benefits/