Job Details
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Plans, manages and executes the College’s Annual Giving campaign including all aspects of the direct mail campaign, phonathons, social media and personal solicitation as required to secure unrestricted operating support from businesses, alumni, faculty and staff, parents, and friends of the College.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None.
QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM
- Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Marketing or Business and/or three years’ experience
- Ability to establish priorities, set objectives, and achieve stated goals.
- Proven experience in telemarketing, direct mail, face to face and internet solicitation techniques.
- Experience working with customers or clients with a wide range of differing needs and high expectations who can be demanding of individual attention.
- Must have computer skills that include word processing, spreadsheets, email, database and social media applications.
- Must be available for night and weekend hours as needed. Travel a necessity and is estimated at 50% or greater for this position.
- Fundraising experience through personal gift solicitation or comparable experience.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills as well as an ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
PREFERRED
- Master’s Degree.
- Educational and/or work experience at a selective, private, residential liberal arts college.