Associate Director of Advancement Publications and Print Communications

Description

Summary: The Associate Director of Advancement Publications and Print Communications manages the development, production, and execution of print communications that support institutional advancement goals, including annual giving, major gifts, stewardship, alumni engagement, parent engagement, and campaign initiatives.

This role serves as a project manager, writer/editor, and creative collaborator helping ensure all print materials reflect the institution’s brand, voice, and strategic priorities while delivering a high-quality donor and constituent experience.

The Associate Director partners closely with the Director of Advancement Communications and Donor Relations, and other team and A&D colleagues. The role also works very closely with the School's centralized Communications/Marketing team, and when needed, external vendors, designers, and other campus partners to produce compelling, mission-driven print pieces that inspire philanthropy and strengthen relationships with constituents.

Essential Responsibilities

• Print Materials Project Management
• Manage annual print communications project calendars as integrated into overall communications calendar and as aligned with Advancement priorities and fundraising goals.
• Oversee production of print projects from concept through delivery—including appropriate partners for relevant materials.
• Establish and deliver on timelines, workflows, approvals, budgets, and production schedules for all print communications.
• Serve as partner and liaison to A&D department and project leads to serve the needs and priorities of each area through print materials
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration among Advancement, central Communications, and when needed, directly with designers, printers, and mail houses.
• Prioritize projects and manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Partner with the Associate Director of Digital Communications to ensure seamless campaign delivery across vehicles.
• Content Development
• Manage production of print collateral including:
  
  

Annual fund appeals

Campaign materials

Donor stewardship pieces

Magazine ads

Event invitations

Leadership giving communications

Parent and alumni communications

Recognition materials

• Partner with annual fund, alumni engagement, stewardship and frontline fundraisers to tailor print materials for specific donor audiences.
• Write and edit compelling donor-focused copy for print materials.
• Select and curate photos and design assets as needed for print projects.
• Maintain consistent institutional voice, tone, and messaging and brand standards, as set forth by the Central Communications office of the School.
• Translate complex institutional priorities into accessible and engaging communications.
• Review materials for clarity, accuracy, and grammar, working with central Communications when appropriate to ensure brand consistency.
• Review layouts, proofs, photography, typography, and production specifications.
• Maintain high standards for design quality and constituent experience.
• Collaborate with School Communication's office designer, and as needed, manage additional relationships with external designers, photographers, and other internal partners and other vendors.
• Monitor production budgets and ensure quality control throughout the production process.
• Stewardship & Donor Experience
• Support donor recognition and stewardship initiatives through thoughtful print communications
• Help elevate the quality and personalization of donor-facing print materials.
• Partner with Advancement Services and Donor Relations colleagues on printed reports and recognition materials.
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Journalism, Communications, or related field required.
• 5-7+ years of experience in print communications, advancement communications, marketing, publishing, or related field.
• Familiarity with fundraising and advancement communications preferred.
• An understanding and reverence for the mission of The Lawrenceville School and the wider interests of independent secondary education, specifically boarding schools.
• Collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal and communication skills. Must be highly motivated, self-directed, and achievement-oriented.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Knowledge of print production processes, paper stocks, mailing regulations, and budgeting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Software.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator, or similar design and layout program(s).
• Ability to manage multiple projects with careful attention to detail and deadlines.
• Ability to work earnestly, respectfully, and cooperatively in a team environment with coworkers and volunteers from diverse backgrounds, and to give and receive feedback on common projects and tasks.
  
  

Work Characteristics and Physical Demands: The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands are in excess of those for sedentary work. Must be able to remain on their feet for extended periods of time, go up and down flights of steps, as well as stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift.
• Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, fax machines, etc.
• Must be capable of using visual display terminal with continuous wrist movement on a keyboard
• Required to stand for long periods of time
• Required to, talk, hear, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms
• Required to work evenings, weekends and holidays in conjunction with School calendar and events
• Must be able to lift up to 25lbs. without assistance
• Ability to see with normal parameters.
• Operate in a professional work environment
  
  

The Lawrenceville School is a diverse and inclusive community and makes all employment decisions without regard for an individual’s race, creed, color, religion, national origin, nationality, sex, pregnancy, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability (including AIDS and HIV related illness), genetic information, refusal to provide genetic information, refusal to submit to genetic testing, ancestry, familial status, marital status, domestic partnership status, civil union status, atypical cellular or blood trait, military service, application for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The Lawrenceville School will also provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals in accordance with applicable law.

The Lawrenceville School conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Eligible employees receive a competitive benefit package that includes health insurance coverage, paid leave and retirement plan options and many other valuable programs.