Director of Donor Relations
About The Position
The University of La Verne is a 124-year old, private independent, comprehensive, doctoral granting institution in Southern California with a strong emphasis on values, teaching excellence, community engagement, and an increasing commitment to research and publication. The University offers high quality, liberal arts and professional degree programs at the undergraduate to doctoral levels comprised of 11 campuses with the main campus located in the City of La Verne, 35 miles from downtown Los Angeles, along the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. Regional campuses range from Vandenberg in the North, to Irvine in the South, and from Oxnard in the West to Victorville in the East. Reporting to the Senior Director of Advancement Operations and Services, the Director of Donor Relations develops and administers the University’s on-going donor stewardship program in collaboration with the other programs within University Advancement.
Requirements
- A highly motivated self-starter with a Bachelors degree and customer service orientation.
- 3-5 years in donor relations/Advancement/Fundraising, preferably in Higher Education
- 3-5 years of experience with demonstrated skills in writing, organization, and attention to detail with strong prior experience composing correspondence and/or copy as well as excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience in donor relations, ideally in higher education.
- Working knowledge of Advancement Database (Banner) is desirable.
Responsibilities
- develops and administers the University’s on-going donor stewardship program in collaboration with the other programs within University Advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
