Assistant Director of Development

The Assistant Director of Development will assist in designing and implementing comprehensive fundraising strategies for the NFA Foundation. Primary responsibilities include managing and executing a coordinated program for fundraising; cultivation and solicitation of major gifts; concluding the Sesquicentennial Capital Campaign; overseeing donor recognition activities; and managing the Gulliver and Slater Planned Giving Societies.  The ideal candidate will have a college degree; a minimum of five years ofl fundraising experience with a proven track record in major gift solicitation and/or capital campaigns; and strong interpersonal skills.  Computer proficiency is necessary; Raiser’s Edge experience, desirable. Willingness and ability to travel required.  

Coordinator, External Relations

The Coordinator of External Relations will be responsible for providing in-depth research profiles on prospective donors; planning and implementing special events; and coordinating the marketing efforts of the NFA Foundation, Norwich Free Academy and the Slater Memorial Museum.  The ideal candidate will have a college degree, a minimum of three years of development or public relations experience in a non-profit environment; and outstanding organizational, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.  Proficiency in Adobe CS2 including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator & Acrobat required.  Experience with Powerpoint and Raiser’s Edge, a plus.  Limited travel required.

Qualified candidates please submit letter of application, salary requirements, resume and three references by June 18, 2008 to Director of Human Resources, Norwich Free Academy, 305 Broadway, Norwich, CT 06360 or to foundation@norwichfreeacademy.com.

About The Norwich Free Academy & and The NFA Foundation, Inc. 

The Norwich Free Academy offers over 2,500 students a unique combination of the best in private and public education.  NFA serves as a secondary school of choice to Norwich and seven surrounding communities (Bozrah, Canterbury, Franklin, Lisbon, Preston, Sprague, and Voluntown), as well as tuition students.  The Academy is a privately endowed, independent, comprehensive high school.

 
The NFA Foundation, Inc. supports Tradition & Innovation at the Norwich Free Academy. By providing human, material and financial resources, the Foundation promotes NFA's efforts, assists the Academy in furthering its tradition of excellence and helps to fulfill its goal of serving the needs of all its students.

Visit www.norwichfreeacademy.com.