Assistant Director of Annual and Reunion Giving

Saint Mary's College

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About The Position

The Assistant Director of Annual and Reunion Giving will join a dynamic team
with a strong track record in annual giving success to develop, plan, and
implement a robust annual Reunion Giving Program, create and maintain a young
alumnae engagement and giving program, and support important stewardship
efforts. A critical component of this role is building the leadership annual
giving pipeline through cultivation, direct solicitation, and stewardship of
prospects and volunteer leaders. A strong candidate for this position will have
demonstrated success in individual donor work and should possess a strong
understanding of fundraising best practices.

The Assistant Director will manage and implement all aspects of the Reunion Gift
Program to drive increased engagement and financial support for the College,
track and monitor the philanthropic activity of the top donors in each Reunion
class. For donors assigned to a Regional Development Director, collaborate to
develop a personalized giving plan that aligns with Reunion campaign goals.

The Assistant Director will develop and lead a revitalized young alumnae
engagement and giving program designed to foster a strong sense of identity,
connection, and purpose among recent graduates, and assist with managing
volunteers for other Annual Giving initiatives as needed, including but not
limited to overseeing the Donor Challenge Ambassador Program and providing
support for the Madeleva Society Steering Committee. This position will
collaborate closely with the entire Development team to achieve overall
fundraising engagement, and stewardship goals.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for
the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive
statement of duties, responsibilities and requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of four years of related work experience; preference given to candidates with development, fundraising, annual giving, or volunteer management experience.
• Demonstrated ability and confidence in making direct asks of donors and cultivating philanthropic support.
• Ability to work well with a range of constituents including donors, prospects, and volunteers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (letters, emails, and telephone communications).
• Strong customer service orientation. Flexibility, a sense of humor, and strong teamwork skills are key.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with effective tracking methods.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret data to identify trends in giving.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and Google Suite applications (Sheets, Docs, Drive, etc.)
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Willingness and ability to travel if needed (minimum travel required).
• Affinity for the mission of Saint Mary’s College.

Nice To Haves

• A high-energy individual with a passion for fundraising and demonstrated ability to actively and effectively engage with donors and volunteers, fundraise, meet deadlines, manage multiple projects, stay informed on best practices, and generate creative ideas to grow giving to the College.

Responsibilities

• Manage and implement all aspects of the Reunion Gift Program to drive increased engagement and financial support for the College
• Track and monitor the philanthropic activity of the top donors in each Reunion class
• Collaborate with Regional Development Director to develop a personalized giving plan that aligns with Reunion campaign goals
• Develop and lead a revitalized young alumnae engagement and giving program designed to foster a strong sense of identity, connection, and purpose among recent graduates
• Assist with managing volunteers for other Annual Giving initiatives as needed
• Oversee the Donor Challenge Ambassador Program
• Provide support for the Madeleva Society Steering Committee
• Collaborate closely with the entire Development team to achieve overall fundraising engagement, and stewardship goals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees