Job Type: Full time
Job Number: R626
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Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Alumni Engagement and Philanthropy, the Director of Philanthropy and Engagement is responsible for providing overall leadership management of the Annual Giving program and staff. In this role, the Director is responsible for designing and implementing multi-faceted strategies in collaboration with the Office of Alumni Engagement that meet short and long-term philanthropic goals of the University.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES- Designs and implements giving strategies and programs, in order to support the achievement of agreed upon fundraising goals and objectives including: identification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship and recognition; projecting annual giving revenue at the high/low levels, and monitoring and adjusting those projections, wherever necessary, throughout the fiscal year.
- Develops data-driven digital and texting strategies to engage new donors into the pipeline. Use data analytics to understand segmented donor motivations and inform strategic engagement and appeals. Manages and oversees the execution of traditional, current and emerging appeal channels to ensure the department achieves philanthropic and engagement goals.
- Manages a prospect portfolio encompassing the Tri-State region; secure gift at the annual fund and Annual Fund leadership level to meet personal fundraising goals. Maintains a schedule of personal visits and engagement activity that yield revenue and increase the University's base of support.
- Works closely with the major gift officers to maximize donor pipeline potential and coordinate timing of appropriate annual fund communication and solicitations to support major gift moves management and solicitations.
- Hires, trains, develops, mentors, disciplines, supervises and evaluates Annual Fund staff in accordance with University policies and state regulations.
- Collaborates with Alumni Engagement colleagues and strategic campus partners to build engagement and solicitation strategies that increase alumni giving.
- Attends and participates in all Alumni Executive Council meetings as a non-voting resource, reporting on annual giving initiatives and results.
- Serves on University committees as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned that are appropriate for the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
- Five (5) years of experience in fundraising, strategic planning/implementation, and functional operations.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent networking, interpersonal and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate collaboration while working as a part of the Advancement team.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of products, social media platforms, CRM management; experience with Banner and scale funder preferred.
- Driver's license valid in New Jersey for travel throughout the tri-state area.
This description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees in the above job. It is not intended to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
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