"Assistant Director of Class Giving"

Company Overview

Founded in 1917, Providence College (PC) is a premier Catholic liberal arts institution steadfastly committed to academic excellence through a dynamic core curriculum, a distinctive Development of Western Civilization Program, and abundant experiential learning opportunities. The only U.S. higher education institution administered by the Dominican Friars, PC is committed to providing a variety of opportunities for intellectual, social, moral, and spiritual growth in a supportive environment. Providence College believes that cultural and intellectual pluralism is essential to the excellence of its academic programs, and strives to foster an academic culture and campus community reflecting the global environment in which we live and work.

The approximately 105-acre campus is situated in Rhode Island’s capital city and is close to the many cultural and educational offerings of Rhode Island’s “renaissance city.” Additionally, Providence is located an hour from Boston and just a few hours from New York City.

For years, Providence College has been recognized in the U.S. News & World Report “Regional Universities – North Category” and has been commended by several other ranking publications.

Conducted under the auspices of the Dominican Friars, Providence College is a Catholic, Dominican, liberal arts institution of higher education and a community committed to academic excellence in pursuit of the truth, growth in virtue, and service of God and neighbor. We seek candidates who can affirm and contribute to our mission.

Providence College is also an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a Beloved Community — an environment that reflects the rich diversity of the human family and is marked by justice, charity and the promotion of the common good and flourishing of all. We invite applications from qualified individuals who possess the experience, knowledge and commitment to develop the diverse learning environment envisioned as part of the Beloved Community. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. The College’s Non-Discrimination policy can be found here.

Overview

OVERVIEW: Manage all aspects of alumni reunion gift campaigns, and non-reunion class fundraising efforts with a focus on frontline fundraising strategy for The Fund for Providence College. Plan, implement, and manage class specific solicitation and engagement programs, and/or events, and serve as an annual giving/class giving representative on select committees, as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Strategically design, implement, and assess class-based fundraising strategies to increase support through FFPC, with particular focus on reunion classes, reunion +1, and pre-reunion years, which may include members of the Board of Trustees, managed prospects, and other high-level donors. Formulate class reunion giving and participation goals for each class and execute plans to achieve them through targeted outreach. Establish and develop relationships with lead alumni in order to cultivate, solicit, and stewardship peer-to-peer outreach. Manage the execution of all solicitation assignments. Develop appropriate communications essential to the attainment of class goals, including, but not limited to, targeted emails, solicitation calls, fundraising updates from the College, etc. (40%)
2. Secure reunion gifts from unmanaged prospects with a focus on increasing donations to The Fund for Providence College, PC's annual fund. Leverage the reunion year, reunion +1, and pre-reunion years as a solicitation strategy to increase dollars raised and participation. Cultivate, solicit, and steward prospects, which may include personal visits (in-person and virtual) for cultivation and solicitation purposes, as strategically appropriate. Determine and implement the strategies for engaging prospects and donors in ways that bring them closer to the College. In coordination with other fundraisers, craft and execute strategies for comprehensive giving. Summarize personal visits (in-person and virtual), outreach and communications, and proposal details via contact reports within expected timeframe. (30%)
3. Direct efforts through research and screening to help identify prospects with the most significant giving potential. Utilize prospect management tools to prioritize activity and increase productivity. Collaborate with colleagues in annual giving, alumni relations, major gifts, athletics, and engagement to ensure the formulation and implementation of solicitation strategies for prospects in each class in order to maximize the outcome for the class fundraising effort. Identify and collaborate with staff and volunteers to assist with identification of prospects for solicitation. (15%)
4. Organize, manage, and implement program-focused (reunion, reunion+1, pre-reunion) that support fundraising objectives. Serve as an annual giving/class giving representative on select internal planning committees. Collaborate with development, alumni relations, engagement, college events, and other campus partners to accomplish program, project, or event objectives to maximize the impact of solicitation and engagement efforts. (15%)

Marginal Duties

1. Perform all other duties as may be required.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution required
• Three to five years of previous fundraising or similar experience at a university or other comparable organization or equivalent professional experience in sales, marketing, training, or public relations.
• A highly motivated self-starter who is goal oriented with the ability to work independently.
• Some travel expected.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, management, and motivational skills.
• Comfort in dealing with a wide range of college constituencies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Solid analytical, decision making, and problem-solving skills
• Strong computer skills with experience using a CRM database, word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to handle highly confidential prospect information
• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills.

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time
• Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction
• Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard
• Communication skills using the spoken word
• Ability to see within normal parameters
• Ability to hear within normal range
• Ability to move about

Disclaimer

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.