Associate Director of Annual Giving and Donor Relations

St. Norbert College•De Pere, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Norbert College (SNC), a nationally ranked, private, Catholic, liberal arts college, is seeking an Associate Director of Annual Giving and Donor Relations. This position leads comprehensive efforts to build and strengthen relationships with alumni, parents, and friends of St. Norbert College, and to secure and renew their financial support. Responsibilities include promoting opportunities to give to the St. Norbert Fund, supporting restricted giving initiatives tied to key institutional priorities, and implementing long-term stewardship strategies that deepen donor engagement and foster lasting connections with the college. This position is based on campus and requires regular in-person presence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Commitment to a mission-driven environment that is aligned with Catholic, Norbertine, and liberal arts values.
3-5 years of experience identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding annual and/or major gifts.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess issues thoroughly and systematically.
Demonstrated professionalism in interacting with coworkers and customers, including effective conflict resolution and customer service.
Ability to multitask, prioritize, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively.
Proven leadership skills, including aligning team objectives, motivating others, and fostering collaboration across teams.
Strategic thinker who can anticipate challenges and opportunities and stay aligned with changing conditions.
Commitment to continuous learning, self-improvement, and setting a positive example for others.
Ability to build support for team and organizational goals and maintain productive partnerships.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Apps (Workday is a plus), with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
Exercises sound judgment, tact, and discretion, especially when handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

Plan, set goals for, implement, and evaluate comprehensive annual giving and donor relations programs to advance institutional fundraising objectives and effectively engage, recognize, and retain donors.
Partner with Advancement Services to develop, analyze, and distribute statistical reports on the St. Norbert Fund, other annual giving programs, and donor relations solicitations and communications, using data to guide current and future strategies.
Collaborate with Advancement colleagues and campus partners to design and execute projects and solicitations that support annual fundraising and donor relations goals.
Prepare and manage the annual budget and oversee related administrative processes, including management controls, policies, and procedures.