About Frankford Friends School:

Since 1833, Frankford Friends School has offered a values-based Quaker education in the Frankford section of Philadelphia. Frankford Friends School students are members of a community that is highly diverse and inclusive and the racial composition of the school closely mirrors that of the City of Philadelphia. Frankford Friends School`s curriculum emphasizes the 21st century skills of critical thinking, teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving and uses the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a foundational framework to engage students in understanding issues that affect people and the planet. An important aspect of this initiative is the formation of partnerships with people and organizations who are working on the same issues that students explore in class. Not only do students see what action might look like, but they understand the connection between what they learn and local action and service, and become true protagonists for change in their own communities.

Frankford Friends School has campuses in Frankford (217 students; 3 yrs through 8th grade) and Fishtown (35+ students; 2 through Kindergarten-ready). Our graduates attend selective public and private high schools.

General Position Description:

Frankford Friends School seeks a collaborative, strategic, and mission-driven professional to serve as Director of Community Engagement and Annual Giving. This is a highly visible role for a professional who thrives at the intersection of relationship-building, storytelling, and philanthropy—someone energized by connecting families, alumni, and friends to the school’s mission and inspiring a culture of generosity.

Reporting to the Head of School and Director of Advancement, the Director leads the strategy and execution of the school’s annual giving program and community engagement initiatives. The Director manages a portfolio of donors, coordinates volunteers, oversees alumni engagement, and ensures that the Annual Fund reflects the impact of shared generosity across the Frankford Friends community.

The position requires flexibility, initiative, and the ability to evolve with the School’s strategic priorities. The Director of Community Engagement and Annual Giving is a champion for the school, its teachers, students, programs, and leadership.

Reports to:

Head of School

Key Responsibilities:

Annual Fund Strategy & Execution

•      Lead the strategy, planning, and execution of the Annual Fund, including fall and spring campaigns, Giving Tuesday, and other days of giving

•      Manage a portfolio of current parent families, alumni, and friends of the school, fostering relationships, stewardship, and increased giving

•      Develop and implement donor segmentation strategies to guide personalized outreach and maximize participation

•      Recruit, train, and support a volunteer corps including class agents, parent ambassadors, and alumni volunteers who champion the Annual Fund

•      Track campaign progress, prepare giving reports, and provide regular updates to the Head of School, Director of Advancement, and Board of Trustees

•      Educate constituents on the impact of unrestricted gifts and make a compelling case for philanthropic support

Alumni Engagement

•      Serve as the primary liaison to FFS alumni, building a structured alumni engagement program with meaningful opportunities for connection and participation

•      Conduct outreach and visits with alumni to deepen their relationship with FFS, including cultivation of annual fund donors and volunteer leaders

•      Plan and execute alumni events, both on- and off-campus, including Young Alumni gatherings and other reunion programming

•      Develop alumni storytelling content for newsletters, social media, and other communications channels

•      Maintain and grow the alumni constituent base using the school’s donor database

Community Engagement & Donor Relations

•      Lead/Assist, as required, with annual community engagement and fundraising events (e.g., Otterfest, Grandfriends Day, Spring Fundraiser)

•      Help foster involvement by parents, alumni, and friends of the school through targeted communications and events

•      Manage civic connections and community partnerships, including the community pantry and other initiatives that build connection between the School and the greater Frankford community

•      Design and execute meaningful stewardship strategies that demonstrate the impact of donor generosity

•      Represent the Philanthropy Office at school events and community gatherings

Marketing, Communications & Digital Engagement

•      Partner with the Marketing and Communications team to develop annual giving messaging and campaign materials

•      Create engaging content, including email appeals, social media posts, and donor-facing storytelling

•      Utilize design tools (Canva or similar) to produce campaign materials and volunteer resources

•      Prepare and distribute general school communications related to community engagement and fundraising as requested

Data Management & Reporting

•      Maintain donor records, engagement notes, and campaign tracking in the school’s donor database

•      Prepare gift acknowledgment letters, pledge reminders, and tax acknowledgment letters in a timely manner

•      Generate mailing lists, donor reports, and campaign analytics to guide outreach strategy

•      Ensure data hygiene and integrity; perform updates to constituent records as needed

•      Monitor fundraising progress and provide reporting for leadership and trustee committees

Other duties as assigned: The essential functions and duties listed above are intended to describe the general components of the position and the level of work performed. The omission of functions or duties does not exclude them from this position if work is similar, related, or a logical assignment, as determined by the Head of School.

Some weekend and evening work will be required.

Qualifications and Experience:

•      Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in Nonprofit Management, Fundraising, Marketing, or a related field

•      2–5 years of experience in nonprofit development, annual giving, or advancement; independent school experience preferred

•      Demonstrated success with participation-based fundraising and annual fund programs

•      Experience managing donor portfolios and conducting personalized donor outreach

•      Proficiency with a donor database (Raiser’s Edge or similar CRM strongly preferred)

•      Skilled in digital engagement and design tools (Canva, GiveCampus, or similar platforms)

•      Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; strong organizational and project management abilities

•      Demonstrated ability to recruit, train, and manage volunteers effectively

•      Commitment to professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality in handling donor information

•      An understanding of and commitment to living the Quaker testimonies of peace, simplicity, integrity, community, and stewardship

•      A warm, welcoming demeanor and the ability to build relationships with constituents from a wide variety of backgrounds

•      Enthusiasm and passion for the school’s mission, culture, and values

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

●      This position requires significant flexibility and the capacity to work in a variety of settings: office, classroom, community meeting spaces, outdoors, etc. It may require the ability to sit, stand, walk up and down up to three flights of stairs and through the campus, for the entirety of the school day and to occasionally lift up to 35 lbs.

●      Be able to pass all criminal record checks, background checks, and child abuse clearances.

Employment Type:

●      Exempt  | Full-time, 12 month

Hours:

●      7:45 am - 4:15 pm

●      Representing the School at admissions events attended by students and families may be expected.

●      Summer Hours may be in effect when school is not in session.

Wage Range and Benefits:

●      Salary will be market competitive with other small, independent schools with benefits to include: paid parental leave; tuition remission and free after care for children who attend FFS (Frankford Campus); health care; professional development; 5% match on retirement contributions; and 20 days Vacation and 10 days PTO.

How to Apply:

●      Complete the online job application APPLY

●      Submit a resume, cover letter, and references to hiring@frankfordfriends.org

This description is subject to change by Frankford Friends School as the needs and requirements of the position change.

FFS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or gender. In addition to federal law requirements, FFS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.