Assistant Director, Leadership Annual Giving Programs
College of the Holy Cross
Full Time
JREQ-000804
At Holy Cross, we are focused on creating a world-class workforce
by attracting and retaining employees dedicated to fostering a
culture of professionalism, pride, mutual trust, and respect-one
that values appreciation and recognition, empowering each of us to
flourish both individually and collectively. We seek candidates who
are inspired by our mission and values, and who are eager to make a
meaningful difference on our campus. Learn more about Life at Holy
Cross
here.
As a collaborative member of the Advancement team, the
Assistant/Associate Director works closely with colleagues across
Leadership Giving, Communications, Alumni Relations, Advancement
Services, and Major Gifts to strengthen donor relationships,
enhance leadership giving programs, coordinate fundraising
communications, and support the College's philanthropic priorities.
Reporting to the Director of Leadership Annual Giving, this
position serves as an important connector across departments,
ensuring that fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and marketing
efforts are aligned to maximize impact.
Job Description
Major Areas of Responsibility
- Partner with the Director of Annual Leadership Giving to
develop and implement comprehensive leadership annual giving
strategies that increase donor participation, retention, and
philanthropic support.
Serve as a primary liaison between the Office of Advancement
and Marketing & Communications team to coordinate leadership
annual giving messaging, campaign timelines, and communication
strategies.
Collaborate on the development and execution of integrated,
multi-channel fundraising campaigns, including serving as a project
manager between the Director, the marketing team, and advancement
services.
Assist in the strategic planning and implementation of annual
giving initiatives, including Giving Day, fiscal year-end outreach
and campaigns, parent giving, leadership giving societies, and
targeted donor outreach to strengthen relationships with donors
giving $2,500+
Collaborate with the Class Engagement team on engagement and
solicitation of young alumni
Monitor Holy Cross Fund and donor engagement metrics and
provide recommendations to improve fundraising results.
Assist in the development and refinement of donor giving
societies, recognition programs, and leadership giving benefits to
strengthen donor engagement and retention.
Partner with Advancement Services to ensure accurate donor
segmentation, gift processing, reporting, and campaign
tracking.
Stay informed on emerging trends and best practices in annual
giving, donor engagement, and digital philanthropy, recommending
innovative strategies to enhance program effectiveness.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree.
- One to three years of professional experience in fundraising,
advancement, higher education, nonprofit management, sales,
relationship management, or a related field.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication
skills.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain meaningful
relationships with diverse constituencies.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage
multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Ability to analyze information, exercise sound judgment, and
maintain confidentiality.
- Willingness and ability to travel and work occasional evenings
and weekends for donor visits and College events.
- Valid driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in higher education advancement or nonprofit
fundraising.
- Experience managing a donor or client portfolio.
- Familiarity with fundraising databases and CRM systems, such as
Ellucian CRM Advance, Blackbaud, Salesforce, or similar
platforms.
- Experience collaborating with volunteers or volunteer
leadership groups.
- Knowledge of annual giving strategies and donor pipeline
development.
Salary: The Assistant Director, Leadership Annual Giving Programs
offers a salary range of $55,000-$60,000 commensurate with
education and experience.
Weekly Hours:
40
Annual Work Schedule:
Application Instructions
An updated resume and cover letter are required as a part of your
internal application. In your cover letter, please reflect on how
your professional and personal values align with the
Mission of the College of the Holy
Cross to form individuals of integrity and purpose who are
committed to the flourishing of all.
Additional Information
To review our generous benefits
options, please review our detailed information
here or check
out our
Benefits at a
Glance.
The College also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified
individuals with disabilities during the hiring process in
compliance with law. Please contact Human Resources for questions
or to request an accommodation via email at hr@holycross.edu, or by
calling 508-793-3391.
The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and
complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal
Opportunity in the workplace.
To apply, visit https://holycross.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Careers/job/Worcester-MA/Assistant-Director--Leadership-Annual-Giving-Programs_JREQ-000804
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