Associate Director of Development

Saint Joseph's College of Maine•Standish, ME

About The Position

Saint Joseph's College of Maine seeks an Associate Director of Development to support the Advancement Office. The position plans, implements, and grows the Annual Fund; provides management, direction, and strategic support to the Alumni Board and alumni networks; manages a major gift portfolio and drives leadership giving; supervises work-study students and development staff; and supports general advancement operations. The role develops donor acquisition, retention, and upgrade strategies; leads Giving Day communications and implementation; manages direct mail, e-philanthropy, digital media, and website giving; and prepares reports on unrestricted giving. It serves as the primary liaison to the Alumni Board, supports alumni engagement and events, and identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards major gift prospects and donors. The Associate Director also collaborates on revenue projections and campaign goals, supervises and mentors staff, and participates in advancement events. This is a full-time, 35-hour-per-week position that works primarily Monday through Friday, with schedule flexibility required for evening and weekend events and meetings, as well as occasional regional events. The employee must provide their own transportation to campus and off-campus events. A background check is required, and offers are contingent upon successfully passing it.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Proven track record in major gift portfolio management, moves management, and closing high-level gifts.
Successful experience managing annual giving programs, phonathons, direct mail, and campus-wide Giving Day events.
Demonstrated experience working with boards and volunteers and managing higher education events.
Valid driver's license, completion of a driver training program, and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record.
Strong working knowledge of computer software, especially MS Office, and the ability to learn other packages quickly.
Strong working knowledge of the multifaceted programs within the Raiser's Edge system.
Strong understanding of social media tools.
Demonstrated competency in using data for planning and decision-making.
Collaborative working style, commitment to teamwork, willingness to help others, and exceptional listening and communication skills.
Ability to work primarily Monday through Friday with schedule flexibility for evening and weekend events and meetings, including occasional regional events.
Ability to provide own transportation to campus and off-campus events.

Nice To Haves

Extensive experience using Raiser's Edge.

Responsibilities

Plan, implement, and grow the Annual Fund, focusing on donor acquisition, retention, and upgrades.
Develop the Annual Fund plan and schedule.
Strategize, prepare communications for, and implement the College's annual Giving Day online and on campus.
Manage and improve direct mail marketing, e-philanthropy, digital media, and website giving strategies using tools such as Boost My School and Raiser's Edge.
Prepare unrestricted-giving reports and year-over-year comparative analyses for the Board of Trustees, SVPIA, and other constituent groups.
Manage and motivate the Community Rising Committee to engage volunteers in Annual Fund fundraising initiatives.
Serve as the primary liaison to the Alumni Board and manage its operations, meetings, and strategic goals.
Develop and implement plans to engage alumni classes in Annual Fund participation and class gifts.
Collaborate with staff to coordinate regional alumni events, reunions, and monthly communication channels such as the alumni email newsletter.
Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of major gift prospects and current donors.
Use systematic moves management to transition leadership annual donors into major gift pipelines.
Align donor interests with the College's strategic priorities and funding needs.
Collaborate with the SVPIA and CFO on revenue projections and campaign goals.
Recruit and train staff, including work-study students, and coach and mentor staff in goal-setting, action planning, and time management.
Foster service excellence, teamwork, creative approaches, and high performance standards within the office.
Manage staff performance, including performance reviews, coaching sessions, and disciplinary actions.
Manage timely approval of bi-weekly timesheets and time-off requests.
Participate in planning and executing advancement-related events, including Homecoming, Monkstoberfest, and the Mercy Hospital Nursing Reunion.