"Associate Director, Annual Giving, School and Units - 2024108EEO"

Internal TitleAssociate Director, Annual Giving, School and UnitsPosition TypeClassifiedFaculty / Non-Faculty / AdministrationNon-FacultyPay Band7Level2DepartmentDevelopmentJob PurposeAssociate Director, Annual Giving, School and Units acts a liaison between school and units and the annual giving office. Coordinate and participate in regular meetings with the schools and units and their gift officers, develop with support from the sr. director of annual giving and executive director of planned, major and leadership gifts strategic recommendations for the schools, units and affinity groups throughout the fiscal year including planned solicitations strategies and one-off, time-sensitive projects.Minimum RequirementsBachelor’s degree and at least three years of experience in fundraising. Working experience in higher education preferred. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.Required Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesMust have knowledge of annual giving best practices and be comfortable presenting that information to groups whose background is not fundraising. Be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Be highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Willingness and ability to work both independently and as a part of a team. Computer literacy with Word and Excel, familiarity with constituent databases, experience with Raiser’s Edge software a plus.Additional Comments Regarding PositionWill be required to work occasional nights and weekends to support annual giving, institutional advancement, and school and unit eventsSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsPlease complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.

Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.

All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.

• Salary*$59,021 - $65,000Posting Date07/15/2024Closing Date09/02/2024BenefitsInsurance: Health/Dental/Vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Leave: Sick/Annual/Parental
• Retirement
• Long Term Disability
• Paid Holidays
• Free CARTA Bus Service
• Employee Tuition Assistance Program (ETAP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Full Benefits Package – Click Here

Open Until FilledNoPosting Number2024108EEO StatementThe College of Charleston is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability.Quicklink for Postinghttps://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/15683

Job Duties

Job Duties

ActivityDevelop, under the guidance of Sr. Director of Annual Giving, strategic recommendations and measurable goals for schools, units and affinity groups (athletics, sororities and fraternities, student government, etc.) throughout the fiscal year including planned solicitation strategies and one-off time-sensitive projects. Build relationships with schools and units through conversation, strategy, testing, and reporting results.Essential or MarginalEssentialPercent of Time40ActivityWrite, review, and proofread copy for school and unit specific direct marketing projects and ensure that the copy is in line with school, unit and College messaging. Work with advancement services to test ways to engage affinity groups.Essential or MarginalEssentialPercent of Time30ActivitySupport the annual giving programs with a focus on engaging the schools, units and affinity groups for campaigns like CofC Day, campus-wide student fundraising events, senior class gift, etc. Essential or MarginalEssentialPercent of Time20ActivitySupports Sr. Director of Annual Giving with special projects, strategic initiatives, and other efforts as assigned.Essential or MarginalEssentialPercent of Time10