Acord (association For Cooperative Operations Research And Development)
Director of Development Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences
Acord (association For Cooperative Operations Research And Development), Elon, North Carolina, United States,
Director of Development Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences
Location:
Elon University Campus Title:
Director of Development - Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences Position Type:
Staff Full-Time Days Per Week:
Monday - Friday Hours Per Week:
40 VP Area:
University Advancement Department:
University Advancement Position Summary
The Director of Development for Elon College, the College of Arts & Sciences is responsible for leading and managing development activities within the Elon College. The director manages a portfolio of university constituents - alumni, parents, and friends - who have connections to Elon College, the College of Arts & Sciences, helping to increase engagement and philanthropy, particularly at the leadership annual giving level. This position works closely with the Dean of Elon College, the College of Arts & Sciences and University Advancement leadership to ensure appropriate coordination efforts within the College and across the University. Minimum Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree, preferably in communications or business, and 5-8 years of relevant experience, preferably in higher education development or a comparable role. Job Duties
Actively manage a portfolio of university donors and prospects of approximately 200 constituents. The director will identify cultivate, solicit, and steward philanthropic support. Work closely with the Associate Director of Corporate & Employer relations to identify and engage potential corporate partners to determine philanthropic inclination. The director will provide leadership for all development activities related to the College, including strategy and development of leadership annual giving solicitations. Travel on behalf of the university to engage Elon constituents to identify, cultivate and solicit donor prospects for key Elon philanthropic priorities, which include annual gifts, endowed scholarships, gifts to capital projects and others gifts illustrated in university campaigns and strategic plans. Assist the Dean and the Dean's staff in the recruitment and management of members of the School's Advisory Board, and will serve as the primary liaison between the School and the staff within University Advancement. In collaboration with colleagues across campus, the director will assist in planning and implementation of university wide initiatives including Family Weekend, Homecoming, Move-In Weekend and Commencement. In addition, the director will devise and communicate engagement strategies for university constituents including volunteer opportunities such as Elon Alumni Board, Young Alumni Council, Affinity groups, Parents Council, and other volunteer outlets at Elon. Develop opportunities for alumni to engage with the faculty, staff and students of the College and regularly communicate through both formal and informal channels to advance relationships in service to our philanthropic priorities. Regularly speak in front of groups to deliver information and updates around university activities. Special Instructions to Applicants:
The director can expect to conduct work and travel during some nights and weekends as needed on behalf of the university. Frequent travel will be required for this role across the United States, with the distance depending donors and prospects under management. To Apply:
To apply, visit:
https://jobs.elon.edu/jobs/director-of-development-elon-college-the-college-of-arts-and-sciences-elon-university-campus-north-carolina-united-states
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Elon University Campus Title:
Director of Development - Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences Position Type:
Staff Full-Time Days Per Week:
Monday - Friday Hours Per Week:
40 VP Area:
University Advancement Department:
University Advancement Position Summary
The Director of Development for Elon College, the College of Arts & Sciences is responsible for leading and managing development activities within the Elon College. The director manages a portfolio of university constituents - alumni, parents, and friends - who have connections to Elon College, the College of Arts & Sciences, helping to increase engagement and philanthropy, particularly at the leadership annual giving level. This position works closely with the Dean of Elon College, the College of Arts & Sciences and University Advancement leadership to ensure appropriate coordination efforts within the College and across the University. Minimum Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree, preferably in communications or business, and 5-8 years of relevant experience, preferably in higher education development or a comparable role. Job Duties
Actively manage a portfolio of university donors and prospects of approximately 200 constituents. The director will identify cultivate, solicit, and steward philanthropic support. Work closely with the Associate Director of Corporate & Employer relations to identify and engage potential corporate partners to determine philanthropic inclination. The director will provide leadership for all development activities related to the College, including strategy and development of leadership annual giving solicitations. Travel on behalf of the university to engage Elon constituents to identify, cultivate and solicit donor prospects for key Elon philanthropic priorities, which include annual gifts, endowed scholarships, gifts to capital projects and others gifts illustrated in university campaigns and strategic plans. Assist the Dean and the Dean's staff in the recruitment and management of members of the School's Advisory Board, and will serve as the primary liaison between the School and the staff within University Advancement. In collaboration with colleagues across campus, the director will assist in planning and implementation of university wide initiatives including Family Weekend, Homecoming, Move-In Weekend and Commencement. In addition, the director will devise and communicate engagement strategies for university constituents including volunteer opportunities such as Elon Alumni Board, Young Alumni Council, Affinity groups, Parents Council, and other volunteer outlets at Elon. Develop opportunities for alumni to engage with the faculty, staff and students of the College and regularly communicate through both formal and informal channels to advance relationships in service to our philanthropic priorities. Regularly speak in front of groups to deliver information and updates around university activities. Special Instructions to Applicants:
The director can expect to conduct work and travel during some nights and weekends as needed on behalf of the university. Frequent travel will be required for this role across the United States, with the distance depending donors and prospects under management. To Apply:
To apply, visit:
https://jobs.elon.edu/jobs/director-of-development-elon-college-the-college-of-arts-and-sciences-elon-university-campus-north-carolina-united-states
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