About this role
JOB SUMMARY:
Miami Country Day School (MCDS) is seeking a dynamic, creative, and relationship-driven Assistant Director, Advancement to join our Advancement team. This is an exciting opportunity for a fundraising and communications professional who is passionate about building meaningful relationships, inspiring philanthropy, and making a lasting impact on education.
In this role, you will help drive the success of our Spartan Impact Fund, develop compelling fundraising campaigns, and create engaging communications that connect our school community to the power of giving. Working collaboratively with Advancement leadership and colleagues across campus, you will play an important role in strengthening donor engagement, expanding philanthropic support, and advancing the School's mission.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & TASKS:
Spartan Impact Fund & Fundraising
- Leads the planning and execution of Spartan Impact Fund initiatives, including annual appeals, donor solicitation, and stewardship.
- Develops creative, multi-channel fundraising campaigns that increase donor participation, retention, and giving.
- Collaborates with Advancement leadership to establish fundraising goals, track performance, and identify opportunities for growth.
Advancement Communications
- Creates engaging fundraising appeals, donor communications, impact stories, annual reports, proposals, and digital content.
- Develops compelling narratives that demonstrate the impact of philanthropy and inspire continued support.
- Partners with Marketing and Communications to coordinate publications, website content, and promotional materials while maintaining consistent messaging and branding.
- Manages communication calendars, project timelines, and external vendor relationships while evaluating campaign effectiveness.
Donor Engagement & Advancement Initiatives
- Builds and maintains meaningful relationships with Spartan Impact Fund donors through personalized engagement and stewardship.
- Supports major gift initiatives through donor communications, proposals, and cultivation efforts.
- Coordinates donor events and engagement opportunities that strengthen connections within the MCDS community.
- Prepares fundraising reports, campaign analyses, and presentations to support Advancement initiatives.
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Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES :
- Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in fundraising, advancement communications, development, or nonprofit relationship management.
- Demonstrated success in annual giving, donor engagement, fundraising campaigns, and communications.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to inspire audiences across digital and print platforms.
- Experience with Raiser's Edge or similar donor management systems, digital communication tools, and campaign analytics.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- A creative, collaborative, and results-oriented professional who thrives on building relationships and bringing ideas to life.
- Experience in an independent school, higher education, or nonprofit environment preferred.
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Why Miami Country Day School?
At Miami Country Day School, we believe in empowering every student, every day, everywhere to learn with vigor, explore with purpose, strive for excellence, and serve with honor, respect, and compassion.
As a member of our Advancement team, you'll have the opportunity to tell meaningful stories, inspire generosity, and help provide exceptional educational experiences for our students. You'll join a collaborative school community where relationships matter, creativity is valued, and your work makes a difference.