Assistant Director of Donor Relations & Stewardship

Job Description:

The Assistant Director for Donor Relations and Stewardship is a full-time, exempt-level position dedicated to the enrichment and implementation of Goucher College’s stewardship program. In collaboration with the Director of Donor Relations and Stewardship, the position is responsible for developing and utilizing multiple avenues of engagement to strengthen the relationships between donors and Goucher College. Key aspects of the position include coordinating fund-based impact reports, managing the acknowledgement process for upper-level and 3rd party giving, and planning, organizing, and executing events related to donor stewardship. Additionally, the position will work with the Director of Analytics & Strategic Appeals to track the impact of events on fundraising.

The Assistant Director will also work collaboratively with other advancement professionals, including the Advancement Leadership Team and the Office of the President, on relevant projects as assigned.

This position includes working on occasional weekends and evenings as needed.

Essential Job Functions:

25% A. Stewardship for Endowed Funds (includes scholarships, prizes and awards, internships, and global education.

• • Assists with the planning and implementation of Goucher’s stewardship program.
  • Coordinate required reporting for donors, with the goal of maintaining strong relationships, expressing the impact of their generosity, and inspiring continued and upgraded giving.

25% B. Donor Acknowledgements

• • Participate in the drafting and review of thoughtful acknowledgement letters and donor correspondence, which also includes information on Goucher’s mission, academic programs, and campus life within communications to donors and contacts.
  • Generates and refines acknowledgements regularly and in a timely manner, dispersing the letters or emails for review by either the Director of Donor Relations and Stewardship, the Vice President of Advancement, or the President.

25% C. Events Management

• • Manage and perform tasks associated with donor relations-related events from concept through implementation and post-event communications and analysis.
  • Assist with creating guest lists, electronic & print invitations, securing event space, event signage, liaising with catering vendors and on-campus resources and partners across campus.
  • Manage event attendees and RSVP responses, and event attendee follow-up communications.
  • Provide event budget analysis and ROI on events.

10% D. Donor Communications

• • Send communications, i.e., “Save the Date”, “Thank Yous”, birthday cards, and annual advancement reports using cloud-based applications and in-house software products.

10% E. Data & Information Management

• • Identify, collect, and retain vital communications and event attendee/constituent and event information secured through the process of annual correspondence and facilitating events.
  • Maintain data within Slate related to impact reporting, including reporting status, fund recipients, and current contacts
  • Manage opt-outs per established protocols for communications.
  • Prepare and compile Advancement reports as needed for internal and external review and analysis.

Non-Essential Functions:

5% Assists with administrative tasks and duties for the donor relations department and the Advancement division. Serve on committees/workgroups as assigned. Maintaining open communication with peers and departmental colleagues. Participating in campus events hosted/administered by the Office of Advancement. Other duties as assigned or as the need is identified.

Education:

Required: Bachelor’s degree

Professional Experience:

Required: 2 years of experience in event and program planning and management in a non-profit or higher education setting.

Computer Skills: The successful candidate should have knowledge of and specific experience in relational databases; the candidate should be proficient in MS Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and other essential programs.

Other Skills, Abilities, Qualifications: Expertise in business English for both oral and written communications. Skilled in maintaining confidentiality. Demonstrated ability to use internet search engines (i.e., Google) to find websites that contain contact information. Demonstrated ability of good judgement and prudent decisions. Ability to express ideas clearly, concisely, and convincingly, strong time management; a strong attention to detail is an important asset; strong interpersonal skills, effective communication skills, and flexibility; enthusiasm for learning new technologies and being a valued member of a team.

Demonstrated experience managing and adhering to a budget.

The ability to use and drive a golf cart is recommended.

Salary: $52,000

Job Category:

Staff

Application Instructions:

Consideration of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Please submit the following application materials (only for external candidates):

• • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • 3 references

Goucher College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the USA. No Visa sponsorship is offered for this position.

Goucher College is committed to increasing the equity of our community and seeks applicants dedicated to applying principles of equity and inclusion in all areas of the campus community.

Quicklink to apply: https://goucher.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Goucher_Careers/job/Goucher-College-Campus/Assistant-Director-of-Donor-Relations---Stewardship_R-0000000670