Assistant Director of the Holy Cross Fund
College of the Holy CrossDescriptionThe Assistant Director of the Holy Cross Fund reports to the Director of Alumni Giving and President's Council. The Assistant Director is responsible for the management and fundraising growth of 15 alumni classes and oversees reunion fundraising efforts for classes within his/her portfolio. Working with class-based and reunion volunteers, the Assistant Director will develop communication and segmentation strategies and tactics to meet both dollar and donor goals. Personal cultivation and solicitation of assigned prospects and high-level volunteers is required, with a travel goal of 50 face to face visits each year.
Major Areas of Responsibility - Working with campus and department partners, as well as key alumni volunteers, develop and implement a strategic business plan to engage and cultivate alumni
- Working with a gift chair(s), manage reunion classes' fundraising efforts
- Working with Class Chairs, manage non-reunion classes' fundraising efforts
- Travel to visit, recruit, cultivate, solicit, and steward key volunteers and assigned prospects
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications - Assistant Director must possess a Bachelor's Degree and have a strong sense of the mission of the College and the value of a liberal arts education.
- The Assistant Director will bring up to two years of Advancement or transferrable experience. Two years of successful fundraising/advancement experience or transferrable skills required.
- Person should be goal and detail-oriented, able to work independently, with some evenings and weekends as required.
- Exceptional leadership, communication and interpersonal skills; possess the ability to inspire colleagues and motivate volunteers. Initiative, good judgement and sensitivity to confidential information required.
- Should be able to meet people easily and work well with others and project a positive image of the College.
Core Competencies - Collaboration: Exchanging information, ideas, thoughts and feelings thoughtfully with others in a manner that is proactive and enhances partnerships
- Inclusion: Actively engaging with the values of the College by promoting a work environment that embraces diversity and demonstrating respect for the opinions and beliefs of others
- Innovation: Performing one's job with creativity and proactivity, improving procedures and problem-solving
- Mission/Service Orientation: Focusing on service to others and contributing to the College's collective mission
- Responsibility: Taking ownership of one's actions and accountability for one's tasks and duties
Disclaimer The description above represents the most significant duties of this position but does not exclude other occasional work assignments not mentioned, the inclusion of which would be in conformity with the factor degrees assigned. This is a full time, exempt level position. The College is committed to providing competitive market pay for its employees. The College also offers a competitive benefits package for full-time staff, including:
- 10% College contribution to the 403(b) Retirement Plan (1 year wait waiver available)
- This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement - upon hire, candidates will need to live within commuting distance
- Condensed summer 4-day work week
- Tuition & Education benefits
- Wellness programs & ongoing Training and Development opportunities
- Generous paid time off
- Free on-campus parking
The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action in the workplace.
The College also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the hiring process in compliance with law. Please contact Merrilee Grenier, Senior Associate Director of Employee Relations and Legal Compliance, for questions or to request an accommodation via email at
mgrenier@holycross.edu, or by calling 508-793-3957.
To review our Employee Benefit Options, please go to:
https://www.holycross.edu/human-resources/benefits APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Please attach a cover letter addressing the position requirements along with your resume. In your cover letter please address how your work might support the College's commitment to inclusive excellence (
https://aspire.holycross.edu/inclusive-excellence). Please provide examples of how you have integrated diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging into your past work. For more information, please visit
http://holycross.edu/diversity.
To apply, please visit: https://jobs.jobvite.com/holycross/job/ophjvfwejeid-93aaba69f9b5fc4a885108e796d84d46
