Advancement Professional

Fresno State•Fresno, CA

About The Position

The Advancement Professional is an integral part of a small team dedicated to support, benefit and promote the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, its programs, and activities through the Jordan College Development/Ag One office. The team manages and administers all facets of fundraising and constituent relations for the Jordan College and the Ag One Foundation, a California 501 (c) 3. The Advancement Professional is responsible for managing strategic, high-value individual and corporate philanthropic partnerships and executing complex, multi-tiered communications, pipeline development and stewardship plans which include planning and executing a broad range of alumni and friends' special events, a broad range of marketing and communications including writing and producing a monthly newsletter, website content, as well as social media activities. This is done in collaboration with constituents from the Jordan College and Fresno State as well as the Ag One board of directors. This work will lead to identifying and engaging prospects to advance the philanthropic priorities of the Jordan College. The Advancement Professional reports to the Senior Director of Development/Ag One Executive Director and provides program administration and support to the Senior Director/Executive Director, Director of Development, stakeholders of the Jordan College, Ag One board, and volunteers.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of and the ability to effectively use communication and media outlets, and marketing materials.
Working knowledge of operational and fiscal analysis and techniques to assist/support with event budgeting.
Competency and experience with the use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Gmail, Adobe, Publisher, Photoshop (or other image editing tools), social media platforms, and the internet.
Exceptional communication skills, including strong public speaking, listening and interpretive skills, to communicate effectively with audiences throughout various levels of an organization from volunteers to individual contributors to executive leadership.
Demonstrated ability to effectively interpret, organize, and present information and ideas in written or presentation form.
Apply independent judgment, discretion, and initiative to address problems and develop practical, thorough, and creative solutions.
Ability to appropriately handle sensitive and confidential information.
Strong interpersonal skills to develop and maintain relationships within the university and community.
Effectively use the latest technology including database, web technology, and social media to achieve communication goals.
Ability to take initiative and independently plan, organize, coordinate, and perform work in various situations where numerous and diverse demands are involved.
Anticipate problems and address them proactively.
Detail-oriented.
Work effectively in a highly consultative and collaborative environment.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff and funding representatives from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds.
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field.
Two years’ experience in the field of marketing, special event planning and executing, or related field.

Nice To Haves

Experience in fundraising, marketing, public relations or membership or customer-based organization.
Experience working in the agricultural industry.
Experience working in a nonprofit organization or membership-based organization, ideally agricultural.
Demonstrated ability to be a highly energetic, self-starting, creative and entrepreneurial professional.

Responsibilities

Managing strategic, high-value individual and corporate philanthropic partnerships.
Executing complex, multi-tiered communications, pipeline development and stewardship plans.
Planning and executing a broad range of alumni and friends' special events.
Developing a broad range of marketing and communications including writing and producing a monthly newsletter, website content, as well as social media activities.
Identifying and engaging prospects to advance the philanthropic priorities of the Jordan College.
Providing program administration and support to the Senior Director/Executive Director, Director of Development, stakeholders of the Jordan College, Ag One board, and volunteers.
Create and update webpage content using content management systems.
Provide lead work direction and train others in new skills and procedures.
Lift/move up to 50 pounds.
Travel and attend various functions, meetings, and conferences during the evenings and on weekends as required by the position.