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Job No: 503293
Work Type: Staff
Location: Newark, DE
Categories: Development & Alumni Relations, Full
Time
PAY GRADE: 29E
CONTEXT OF THE JOB:
Under the general direction of the Assistant Vice President, Parent and Family Giving and Student Life Philanthropy, the Assistant Director is responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating a full range of complex engagement, marketing and event-planning functions relative to Parent and Family Giving and Student Life philanthropic activities. The Assistant Director will serve as a facilitator of marketing, solicitation, stewardship and engagement projects and a liaison for all internal…
and external clients for the Parent and Family Giving and Student Life Philanthropy team. The Assistant Director exercises autonomy in researching and creating comprehensive analytics in support of targeted efforts and formal initiatives.
This position requires an understanding of fundraising and donor
relations in a higher-education environment.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conducts sophisticated data analysis and benchmarking. Manages,
analyzes, and maintains data on parents and families; assists the
Assistant Vice President to collect, organize and analyze parent
data from multiple stakeholders; understands system for managing
strategic donor lists; runs reports and prepares analyses related
to parent giving, donor behaviors, donor segments and trends.
- Coordinates and facilitates the annual Parents Fund
solicitation strategy in partnership with internal stakeholders.
Provides regular analysis of the Fund’s progress, growth and areas
for opportunity; adjusts plans accordingly. Oversees and implements
the Parents Fund and related Parent Giving donor
acknowledgements.
- Coordinates and implements a variety of print, digital and
social community efforts and strategies in support of the Office of
Parent and Family Giving and Student Life Philanthropy.
Collaborates with internal stakeholders to develop annual
production plan(s) for Parent & Family Giving and Student Life
Philanthropy related projects.
- Coordinates and facilitates crowd-funding initiatives on behalf
of the Division of Student Life (ex: Henfunders) that are in
alignment with the Division’s philanthropic priorities.
- In partnership with internal and external stakeholders,
develops, coordinates, implements and analyzes Parent & Family
Giving and Student Life Philanthropy on/off-campus and virtual
events and programs.
- Develops and executes Parent & Family Giving and Student
Life Philanthropy stewardship initiatives. Works in collaboration
with internal stakeholders to develop design, budget, message and
general strategy projects.
- Works with campus partners to identify, leverage and facilitate
collaborative strategies and engagement opportunities for prospects
and donors (ex: Blue Hen Family Hub; yield/melt activities).
- Assists with management of volunteers for the Parent &
Family Leadership Council. Implements standard operating procedures
for Council onboarding and stewardship; periodically refines the
process for improvement.
- Oversees and analyzes Parent and Family Giving and Student Life
Philanthropy team budget. Provides monthly, quarterly updates and
year-end projections for Assistant Vice President.
- Serves as front-line liaison for Parent and Family Giving and
Student Life Philanthropy team for internal and external
stakeholders; responsible for coordinating responses from Parents
Fund communications. Initiates fact-finding to resolve issues or
makes necessary referrals.
- Implements and monitors administrative policies, processes, and
procedures for the Parent and Family Giving and Student Life
Philanthropy team. Serves as liaison for the Assistant Vice
President regarding proper procedural methods and problem
resolution; resolves complex administrative/procedural problems.
Organizes and streamlines information needed by the Assistant Vice
President.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree with two years of fundraising/development,
alumni relations, event planning, volunteer management or related
experience, preferably in a university environment, or an
equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Excellent written, organizational, and oral communication
skills.
- Ability to use advanced techniques with systems and
presentation software.
- Experience in database CRM and social media platforms
preferred.
- Commitment to collaborative teamwork and individual
accountability.
- Ability to foster an inclusive and cooperative work
environment.
- Goal oriented work ethic and interpersonal and organizational
skills.
- Ability to make independent decisions and judgments in keeping
with the level of the position.
- Ability to handle sensitive material and information
confidentially.
- Maturity, poise, judgment, and professionalism are
essential.
- Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders.
- Ability to work as a team player and help provide support
during DAR-wide events and/or activities when necessary.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Flexibility to work limited evenings or weekends as
needed.
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