"Manager of Advancement Operations"

Requisition ID: 1025

Manager of Advancement Operations

Job Description

The Manager of Advancement Operations reports to the Vice President of Advancement and Director of Alumni Engagement and will focus on implementing a year-round fundraising plan for the Scholarship Fund, the foundation of the school’s fundraising initiatives. The fundraising plan will include goals, strategies, and programming that aim to build and engage our donor base. This person will work to ensure effective administration of scholarship fund gifts through a stewardship process that includes: acknowledgment letters, recognition of donors, event planning, and the delivery of any necessary reports and communications to appropriate constituents. This position is responsible for the stewardship of the endowed scholarships and positions which includes annual recognition events. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Enhance and execute Bethany College's annual fundraising plan, to include but not limited to: Annual Funds, Endowed Funds, crowdfunding and special projects. 
• Create and manage a system of donor appeal methods such as electronic and direct mail, face to face solicitations, and events. 
• Develop and maintain ongoing relationships and communications with donors, including serving as a relationship manager to a portfolio of donors.
• Responsible for implementation of annual scholarship luncheon. 
• Serve as a resource to the Bethany College Alumni Council’s annual Bethany Backer fundraising campaign.
• Provide leadership via planning, communication, and promotion of Bethany’s giving groups: Swenson Society, President’s Circle, and Bethany Society.
• Utilize J1 database to track prospect solicitations and donor engagement. 
• Collaborate on publications and department mailings. 
• Collaborate with the Business Office on gift processing and acknowledgements
• Draft and coordinate Scholarship and Endowed Fund solicitations and acknowledgment letters. 
• Work with staff to plan and effectively execute fundraising events and donor receptions. 
• Other duties as assigned 

The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position, but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.  

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Excellent skills in written and oral communication.
• Experience in development responsibilities at the collegiate level is preferred.
• Strong background in computers, information systems and research. 
• Evidence of management experience in related activities. 
• Ability to develop new systems and databases as required. 
• Ability to research and propose approaches to prospective donors. 
• Demonstrated organizational ability and ability to lead to achieve effective operations and provide necessary services. 
• Evidence of ability to work effectively as a team member toward common goals. 
• Knowledge of emerging technologies and conceptual/theoretical ideas related to the profession.  

PHYSICAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by and an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require walking primarily on a level surface for a periodic periods throughout the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist of lifting as required. Requires good hand- eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read technical information. 

WORKING CONDITIONS: For the most part, work is performed indoors with ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment. 

TRAVEL: May be needed 

LOCATION: Advancement Office, Bethany College Campus