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

About The Lawrenceville School

Founded in 1810, The Lawrenceville School, one of the country’s premier independent schools, is located in central New Jersey, five miles south of Princeton, 55 miles south of New York City, and 40 miles north of Philadelphia. Lawrenceville attracts outstanding students in grades 9-12, plus postgraduate students. The School’s 844 students hail from 39 states and 32 countries, with 70 percent boarding and 30 percent day students. Thirty-two percent of students receive $16.9 million in need-based financial aid grants, and 62 percent are students of color. Lawrenceville has approximately 350 full-time employees, including 110 full-time teaching faculty. Across academic, residential, and co-curricular settings, Lawrenceville challenges a diverse community of promising young people to lead lives of learning, integrity, and high purpose, inspiring the best in each to seek the best for all. Lawrenceville seeks enthusiastic, energetic, and collegial individuals who want to work with students and adults in a collaborative and inclusive academic setting. Situated on 700 acres in historical Lawrenceville in Central New Jersey, the campus is conveniently situated one hour from New York ...City and one hour from Philadelphia. Downtown Princeton is just a five-minute drive from the campus and offers numerous shops, restaurants, and cultural diversity. 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.

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