Position Title:
Assistant Director of Donor Engagement
Position Type:
Regular
About the Role:
The Assistant Director of Donor Engagement contributes to NKU’s
fundraising success by designing and coordinating donor experiences
and connections to the impact of their giving. This position is an
instrumental part of University Advancement, ensuring donors
receive timely thank you messages and are regularly engaged.
- Coordinate opportunities for donors to experience and
understand the impact of their giving such as storytelling,
donor/beneficiary connections, and other unique events, reports,
and touchpoints that connect them to their philanthropy.
Coordinate and execute the acknowledgment process, including
routing, personalizing, and sending acknowledgments to donors to
properly and promptly thank them for their gifts, as well as
regularly reviewing and refreshing acknowledgment content.
In collaboration with other areas of University Advancement,
coordinate customized donor programs, including various giving
societies, to ensure we recognize donors’ special moments,
milestones, and behavior.
Manage various donor relations events throughout the year.
Maintain in-depth knowledge of university priorities, programs,
and initiatives to identify ongoing engagement opportunities for
donors and prospects, including those within an assigned
stewardship portfolio.
Provide administrative support for donor visits and general
donor relations operations, including packaging and mailing donor
gifts, managing communications, and coordinating outreach.
Maintain NKU’s donor database related to donor relations,
ensuring touchpoints and outreach are captured accurately and kept
up-to-date.
Maintain a resource that identifies on-campus engagement and
giving opportunities to share with donors and friends as well as
University Advancement staff
Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related work experience required.
Candidate must have:
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Creativity and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work collaboratively
- Commitment to the mission and vision of Northern Kentucky
University
- High ethical standards
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and donor management
software (Raiser’s Edge) preferred
Please include a resume, cover letter and references.
Posted Salary:
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
Some weekend/evening work is required
