Position Title: Director of Philanthropy

Department: Institutional Advancement

Position Type: Staff

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree required
Minimum 3 years' experience in successful major gift fundraising or related experience with increasing responsibilities, preferably in higher education
Confidence and experience with "first contact and cold call" communication required to expand theengaged prospect pool on a weekly, monthly and annual basis

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should submit an online application including cover letter, resume, diversity statement (a statement on the applicant's commitment to and experience advancing diversity, equity and inclusion professionally), and contact information for three professional references through Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/160917

Please contact Abbe Ernstes (aernstes@albion.edu), Asst. Vice President of Institutional Advancement, for questions about the position or search. A review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Description:

Albion College invites applications for the Director of Philanthropy position. The Director of Philanthropy will guide and manage engagement strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward prospective major donors to Albion College, with a focus on presidential priorities. The Director will oversee the implementation of strategies to increase overall cash production and major gift activity across the Albion College constituencies. They will be a key player in the implementation of best practices, relationship building with internal and external partners, and maintaining the highest comprehensive approach to strengthen the culture of philanthropy on campus and beyond with integrity. Must possess excellent interpersonal, communications, analytical and organizational skills, and ability to prioritize and execute responsibilities in the face of conflicting priorities. Independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize, and organize a diversified workload with sensitivity and confidentiality. This position reports to the Assistant Vice President for Advancement. The person in this position will actively promote diversity, belonging and equity in all of their interactions with others on campus, especially historically marginalized students, faculty, and staff (e.g., those who are historically marginalized, first-generation, undocumented and DACA, LGBTQIA , BIPOC).

The job description can be viewed here.

FLSA Classification: Salaried / Exempt / Administrative Duties

Employment Status: At-Will

EEO Statement:

Albion College is a private liberal arts college of approximately 1500 students. It is situated in the culturally diverse community of the City of Albion in south-central Michigan. Albion College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status as protected by law, in all educational programs and activities, admission of students, and conditions of employment. We are especially interested in candidates who will contribute to a campus climate that supports equality and diversity. The College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Visit our website at www.albion.edu for more information.

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