Assistant Director of Donor Relations and Stewardship

Ball State University•Muncie, IN

3d•$46,000 - $55,000

About The Position

Join Our Team: Assistant Director of Donor Relations and Stewardship Are you ready to be part of an energetic and unified team dedicated to transforming higher education? Our foundation is breaking down barriers between advancement, alumni relations, and stewardship to create a cohesive environment where philanthropy and innovative partnerships thrive. This is your chance to make a significant impact as we fulfill Our Call to Beneficence: The Campaign for Ball State University, aimed at elevating student support both financially and academically. Why Join Us? -Dynamic Team Environment: Collaborate with passionate professionals who are committed to our mission. -Cutting-Edge Initiatives: Be at the forefront of redefining philanthropy in education. -Unified Structure: Work within a seamless organization with no barriers between key departments. -Supportive Culture: A high-achieving work environment that values camaraderie and collaboration. -Impactful Work: A mission that changes lives through education and philanthropy. We invite you to join our team and make a difference. Join us in our mission to support students in realizing their purpose, achieving their dreams, and leading meaningful lives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in event management, public relations, marketing, communications, or a related field.
A minimum of two years of experience in donor relations, annual giving, marketing, event planning, alumni engagement, project management or related field, or a combination of education and related experience.
Demonstrated ability in working with campus partners, colleagues, volunteers, and/or clients both digitally and in person.
Demonstrated experience in planning and executing university and/or non-profit events.
Proven ability to work with a high level of independence, maintain confidentiality, prioritize assignments, and manage time effectively.
Experience managing multiple projects and tasks simultaneously from the planning stages to execution and analysis.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

Experience in major gift fundraising and/or with high-end constituent relationship management.
Database management experience; familiarity with Raiser’s Edge preferred.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the Donor Relations and Stewardship team’s efforts to increase donor retention year over year overall and within key constituencies and gift bands through execution of a comprehensive donor relations and stewardship plan.
Work closely with the Director of Donor Relations and Stewardship, as well as development staff, to develop and implement personalized stewardship plans for assigned donors, based on their interests, giving history, and communication preferences plans.
Plan and execute exclusive experiences that foster deeper connections between donors and the university.
Collaborate with donor relations staff to develop and deliver robust personalized fund and beneficiary reports for assigned donors.
Ensure personalized reports contain compelling narratives and visuals and are accurate and error-free.
Use Raiser’s Edge NXT to document and track donor stewardship and engagement efforts.
Assist with managing the Foundation’s leadership annual giving society, including recognition efforts, stewardship communications, and events as needed.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, such as development officers, faculty, and staff.
Stay current on evolving trends in donor relations, stewardship, and recognition overall.
Connect with peers at other institutions and proactively participate in webinars and conferences that provide professional growth opportunities.
Assist with the execution of Tier 1 initiatives and events related to donor experiences, including initiatives such as One Ball State Day, Homecoming, Power of Beneficence, and athletics VIP events, as needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Must be able to work occasional evenings and weekends as may be required of the role.

Benefits

paid 24 vacation days
12 sick days
10 holidays a year
paid parental leave (6 weeks)
affordable health and dental insurance
robust long-term disability and life insurance plans
a range of retirement benefits
90 percent of your child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State
100 percent of the tuition costs for you to earn your undergraduate degree
80 percent of your graduate tuition