Substitute Advancement Associate
SCHOOLS OF THE SACRED HEART - SAN FRANCISCO
San FranciscoOn-siteEntry level2–4 yrsTemporary
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The job in short
Donor gift processing, stewardship and prospect research for a school advancement office.
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Details
- Found
- 23 d ago · posted 2026-10-07
- Location
- San Francisco, CA, USA
- Pay (as listed)
- $85,000–$94,000 a year
Full description
Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: San Francisco High School Two Campus - San Francisco, CA, Position Type: Temporary, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $85000.00 - $94000.00Salary/year, Role summary:
Convent and Stuart Hall is seeking excellent candidates for the role of Substitute Advancement Associate .This a temporary position due to a leave with a possibility of a continuing position.The Substitute Advancement Associate is central to how Convent & Stuart Hall receives, recognizes and stewards philanthropic support. It has three main functions: maintaining accurate gift records; ensuring donors are appreciated and recognized in a donor-serving manner; and researching prospects to support and develop our philanthropic pipeline. This position also provides operational support. Personal and work skills should include being highly relational, attentive to detail, and a clear, thoughtful writer.
About us : At Convent & Stuart Hall, we are committed to developing resilient, resourceful and engaged thinkers who are equipped to thrive in an evolving world. Our rigorous K-12 educational model is a dynamic blend of single-sex and co-ed classes, supported by small class sizes and resources reflective of a large school. We deliver an interactive learning experience, curated by faculty highly regarded in their academic fields so that students graduate with confidence in what they know, how they think and who they are. Our community is part of an international network of Sacred Heart schools, where students and adults embrace the catholic charism of our Sacred Heart founders, which is spiritually inclusive and global in nature.
The school is organized into four academic divisions, each led by a Division Head, sharing resources and a central administration, all of which is under the direction of the President.Schools of the Sacred Heart is committed to an in-person teaching model and faculty and staff must be prepared to adhere to and support our Health and Safety Plan.
Primary responsibilities:
Gift management
Process all gifts, pledges, and pledge payments in Raiser's Edge
Reconcile gifts with the Business Office
Facilitate all gift documentation, including gift agreements and appeals
Produce giving reports, lists for Annual Fund, comprehensive campaign, donor stewardship, and leadership needs
Stewardship
Prepare and send donor acknowledgment letters and receipts within established guidelines and timelines
Create giving statements and impact statements
Track and support donor recognition, including donor listings, reports, and named-gift acknowledgments
Assist with stewardship touch points and donor appreciation events
Prospect Research
Conduct basic prospect research and screening
Prepare donor profiles and briefing documents
Help maintain prospect ratings, portfolio assignments, and contact reports
Office Operations
Coordinate supplies, purchasing, and vendor orders for the Advancement Office
Reconcile department credit card
Communications
Assist with website content updates for Advancement pages, Annual Report, and other campaigns
Provide occasional writing and proofreading support for Advancement and other departments
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Two to four years of experience in advancement, development operations, database administration, or comparable detail-intensive administrative work
Demonstrated accuracy with data entry and financial records, and comfort reconciling figures with a business or finance office
Experience with a donor or constituent database (Raiser's Edge NXT preferred; Salesforce, Blackbaud CRM, or similar considered)
Strong writing and proofreading skills, with the ability to draft warm, donor-centered acknowledgment and stewardship correspondence
Proficiency with Excel or Google Sheets
Sound judgment and absolute discretion with confidential donor, family, and financial information
Ability to manage multiple deadlines independently and to follow established processes consistently
Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Physical Requirements :
● Regularly lifting or carrying 1-20 lbs
● Regular pushing/pulling/bending/stooping/kneeling
● Regularly climbing stairs**
● Regularly sitting or standing for 4-8 hours
● Requires physical presence, work to be performed on campus**
● Requires the ability to tolerate and work in a loud and active environment
● Ability to travel 1-2 times per year
● Ability to work some evenings and weekends**
**Denotes essential functions of the position
EEO Policy
Convent & Stuart Hall is an equal opportunity employer that does not and will not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of gender, race, religion, age, sexual orientation, physical/mental disability or veteran status or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.
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