The Position: Assistant Director, Donor Relations
Job Summary:Reporting to the director of donor relations, the assistant director builds and strengthens relationships with donors and donor prospects by implementing and managing the Office of Advancement's endowed stewardship program, overseeing endowment reporting and fund management, and supporting annual stewardship events.
CHARACTERISTIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Endowed Fund Stewardship
Manage and oversee stewardship protocols for all endowed funds and ensure timely and accurate endowed fund reporting to donors. This includes daily communication with various College offices to ensure funds are spent appropriately and to gather information on their use. It also requires frequent outreach to hundreds of faculty, staff and student recipients of funds to collect report material prior to formatting it and preparing it for donors.
Partner with various campus constituencies, i.e. business and provost's offices and department chairs, to ensure endowed funds are properly accounted for and utilized.
Develop and send Endowment Welcome Packets to new endowed fund donors.
Database Management
Lead endowed fund audit to analyze fund agreement status.
Assist the director of donor relations in creating and maintaining a tracking system or database of endowed funds, contacts, report requirements, agreements status, etc.
Oversee digitization of donor relations' files, ensuring agreements are secure and accessible.
Donor Events
Oversee the coordination of meetings between scholarship donors and recipients, both individually and collectively at the Scholarship Reception event.
Support donor relations events, such as Scholarship Reception, Lifetime Giving Society and dedications, as needed.
Donor Relations Activity and Operations
Track and analyze donor relations data and metrics.
Share responsibility for meeting the annual fundraising goals and objectives, including participating in annual fund solicitations, phonathons and other related duties.
Attend and contribute to major College functions, including but not limited to Alumni Weekend, #MULEMENTUM and THAW.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Schedule & Benefits: At Muhlenberg, we value your work-life balance, and are pleased to offer this full-time, year-round position with hybrid remote work available. Muhlenberg offers a highly competitive benefits package, including but not limited to, generous holidays (including three days off for Thanksgiving and an extended winter break between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day), vacation (22 days per year), sick leave, eight weeks paid parental leave, Life Sports Center membership, tuition opportunities at the undergraduate and graduate level, medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending plans, College-provided short-and long-term disability, life insurance, and retirement. Waiting periods may apply. In addition, as a 501(c)(3) non-profit institution, Muhlenberg is a qualifying employer under the federal government's Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
The College & Surrounding Area: Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg College is a private, residential, liberal arts college offering baccalaureate and graduate programs. At Muhlenberg, we are committed to a campus community that ensures students, faculty, and staff feel welcome, respected, valued and included. The College provides an intensely challenging, supportive environment centered around a rigorous academic curriculum designed to prepare students for lives of leadership and meaning in a dynamic, global society. The academic program is amplified by a range of innovative programming: comprehensive and intentional residence-life programming, expansive experiential learning requirements, and an innovative coaching program designed to maximize every student's performance and potential.
Part of eastern Pennsylvania's scenic Lehigh Valley, Allentown is a diverse city of 125,000, Pennsylvania's third-largest, located just 60 miles north of Philadelphia and 90 miles west of New York City. The Lehigh Valley, which also includes neighboring cities Bethlehem and Easton, is one of the fastest growing regions in the state and the Northeast, leading Pennsylvania in population growth for people aged 18-34. Home to a vibrant arts scene, extensive parks and recreational opportunities, a rich blend of diverse cuisine, and so much more, visit Life in the Lehigh Valley | Muhlenberg College and check out Allentown here.
While no one person may possess all the qualifications listed below, the ideal candidate will have many of the following professional experiences and characteristics:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree required.
Minimum one year experience in higher education advancement.
Strong writing skills.
Ability to estimate the time and money implications of planned projects and to deliver projects on schedule and on budget.
Demonstrated ability to meet goals and effectively handle multiple priorities.
Thorough knowledge of and experience with standard software applications such as Google Workspace, Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.
Unwavering attention to deadlines and detail.
Ability to multi-task and keep a variety of tasks moving forward concurrently.
Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals in a challenging environment and work collegially under pressure.
Ability to work in a self-directed fashion while serving as a member of a collaborative advancement team.
Ability to interpret and analyze data and draw appropriate conclusions.
Database management experience, preferably in Millennium.
Commitment to customer service and sensitivity to public relations impact of all development activities.
Ability to understand and articulate the role of a small, private liberal arts college.
Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive academic and professional environment where all members of our campus community are respected, valued, can succeed, and thrive.
Successful completion of satisfactory background checks required.
To apply, upload your complete application package as a single PDF document. A complete application package includes: 1) cover letter; 2) resume; 3) separate statement speaking to how your professional experience will contribute to a more inclusive community at Muhlenberg; and 4) names/contact information for three professional references. Application review will continue until the position is filled. To initiate your application, use the APPLY button.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, Muhlenberg College is committed to valuing and enhancing diversity and encourages applications from individuals who can contribute to the diversity of our community. Muhlenberg College does not discriminate against any person based on age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetics, national or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, in its education programs and activities, including admissions and employment. Muhlenberg College does not discriminate on the basis of sex as required by Title IX.
