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Shady Side Academy is a PK-12 independent school with an enrollment of approximately 960 students on three campuses in Pittsburgh, Pa.

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Fall Internship: Annual Giving

The Annual Giving Intern assists the Office of the Annual Giving and the Office of Advancement in all phases of the Annual Giving and specific areas of research and stewardship. Reporting to the Director of the Annual Giving, the position requires an overall commitment to all areas of advancement operations. Internship dates are Fall 2010-September 1 through December (min. 3 days a week) with possible stipend. Major areas of responsibility include:

Publications/Acknowledgements
Donor Cultivation & Stewardship
Volunteer network development and execution of volunteer-driven events
Coordinate Pledge Reminder Process with Director of Annual Giving
Implement Matching Gifts Program with Director of Annual Giving
Event Planning and Coordination

Qualifications

S/He will have exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, ability to multitask, prioritize workload, an assertive approach to problem solving, superior interpersonal skills and excellent written and oral communication skills. This person also needs to possess a proficient level technology skill set, including Word and Excel.

CONTACT

Please send cover letter and resume immediately to Rick Munroe, Director of Annual & Corporate Giving, Shady Side Academy, 423 Fox Chapel Road, Pittsburgh PA, 15238 or rmunroe@shadysideacademy.org fax: 412-968-3178

Vice President for Development

Established in 1883, Shady Side Academy is the Pittsburgh region's largest independent school, with 925 students in grades pre-k through 12 including a 5-day boarding program for students in grades 9-12. Located on three campuses, Shady Side Academy offers an academically challenging and intellectually fulfilling curriculum.

Shady Side Academy is seeking a Vice President for Development to serve as the institution’s chief fund raising officer. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for leading the school’s development endeavors including annual giving, major and leadership giving, corporate and foundation relations, planned giving, donor relations and alumni relations.

As a member of the President’s Executive Group, the Vice President for Development will work closely with senior administrative and faculty leaders to promote consistent messaging and meaningful constituent engagement. Additionally, with the support of a strong Board of Trustees, the Vice President for Development will participate in the strategic planning process and the articulation of capital fund raising priorities.

Shady Side Academy has an endowment of approximately $42 million, anticipates raising $1 million in annual giving for the 10-11 fund year, and successfully completed a campaign in 2006 which raised $41 million for capital and endowment projects (exceeding its original $35 million goal). The Academy anticipates launching another capital campaign only after the completion of the strategic planning process.

This role presents a compelling opportunity to build upon existing strengths and recent fund raising successes. It will also provide for long term goals of development and execution of campaign strategies and to expand the donor base and increase philanthropy to the Academy. The Vice President for Development will enjoy working for a school with a long, prominent history and national and regional reputation for excellence; a positive community and friendly culture; and a committed Board of Trustees who recognize the need to partner well with the Vice President for Development.

Shady Side Academy seeks an experienced, energetic and inspiring school leader to serve as its Vice President for Development. This individual will have a record of building successful relationships and the ability to serve as a compelling ambassador for Shady Side Academy. The successful candidate will possess:

A high level of professionalism and integrity
The ability to think strategically and measure results
Strong fund raising capabilities and successful experience
The ability to design and implement programs
The ability to inspire, mentor and effectively manage staff and volunteers
An ability to build and lead teams
Excellent writing and communications skills
Strong organizational skills
Creativity, intelligence, a sense of humor and flexibility.

All inquiries will be treated confidentially. Interested candidates should email a letter of interest and resume to: Thomas P. Arnold, Vice President for Finance at tarnold@shadysideacademy.org.

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