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EMORY & HENRY COLLEGE

Assistant Director of Annual Giving

EMORY & HENRY COLLEGE, Emory, Virginia, us, 24327


Position Purpose:

Reporting to the Director of Annual Giving, this position is responsible for securing unrestricted and restricted current-use gifts, especially from young alumni, students and families, through direct-mail, phone, electronic solicitations and social media.

Essential Functions:

Young Alumni:

Under the leadership and guidance of the Director of Annual Giving, develop and execute a comprehensive young alumni giving program to secure unrestricted and restricted current-use gifts.

Personally solicit unrestricted and restricted current-use gifts.

Identify young alumni ambassadors to serve as advocates among their peers for engagement with and support of the University.

Draft segmented direct mail and electronic solicitations targeted at young alumni.

Plan and execute events for young alumni to deepen their engagement with Emory & Henry.

Develop and maintain a robust social media presence focused on young alumni.

Student Philanthropy:

With colleagues in Campus Life and Student Success, develop a comprehensive student philanthropy program that educates current students about the key role of philanthropy in the education they are receiving and seeks to instill a habit of giving to Emory & Henry.

Manage any and all class gift campaigns.

Family Philanthropy:

Draft segmented direct mail and electronic solicitations targeted at current and former parents, grandparents and legal guardians.

Assist the Director of Annual Giving in assessing the potential of recreating a parents council as a vehicle for increasing philanthropic support from this group.

Other:

Manages the student phonation program.

Assist the Director of Annual Giving with the production of all direct mail and electronic solicitations.

Miscellaneous:

Contribute to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.

Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional relationships with colleagues, attending professional development seminars, and attending training and/or courses as required by Vice President for Advancement or Director of Annual Giving.

Contributes to the overall success of the institution by performing other essential duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education & Experience:

Bachelors degree required.

Previous experience in annual giving or direct marketing in a non-profit setting.

Experience in higher education preferred.

Skills & Abilities:

Familiarity with a fundraising or direct marketing database required; familiarity with Raisers Edge NXT preferred.

Superlative writing skills.

Ability to relate effectively to donors, alumni, colleagues and students.

Ability to multi-task and advance multiple projects simultaneously.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

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