Annual Giving Network LLC
Associate Director of Annual Giving
Annual Giving Network LLC, Poughkeepsie, New York, United States,
Vassar College is mid way through its ambitious and historic $500 million comprehensive campaign that will deepen our investment in financial aid and student life, expand research opportunities for our world-class faculty, and provide critical support for curricular innovation, racial justice and community engagement, environmental sustainability, admissions and career education. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and ambitious team that is charged with growing Vassar’s participation and raising $71 million across our five-year campaign.
Responsibilities
Manage a portfolio of 200 highly rated prospects and lapsed donors with capacity ratings of $25,000 to $100,000.
Meet with donors in-person to cultivate relationships with Vassar and solicit donors for a leadership annual fund gift of $1,500 or more.
Partner with the Prospect, Development and Research team to identify unassigned donors in the tri state area.
Promote current giving opportunities through the
Fearlessly Consequential
campaign and crowdfunding projects like Generation Vassar.
Demonstrate to donors the impact of their giving. Provide information on college developments and programs relative to their interests.
Maintain a broad knowledge of the College, such as admissions, athletics, the arts, etc.
Collaborate effectively with other members of Annual Giving, Advancement Communications, etc. as part of a comprehensive multi-channel marketing program, including direct mail, email, social media and telefund channels.
Identify potential major gift prospects to build our pipeline for our leadership gifts team.
Generation Vassar Team Lead
Serve as the Vassar Fund team leader for the annual giving challenge, Generation Vassar.
Host Generation Vassar info and debrief sessions with key stakeholders.
In collaboration with Advancement Communications, develop an effective communication strategy to the Vassar community that includes direct mail, email, phonathon, and texting.
Develop the social fundraising platform through GiveCampus for Generation Vassar.
Make strategic recommendations through an annual report to improve the giving challenge based on industry best practices and debrief sessions.
Recruit Generation Vassar advocates and social media influencers to highlight why they give to Vassar and fundraise during the challenge.
Qualifications
Required
Two to four years of professional experience in direct sales, fundraising, or marketing; higher education fundraising experience preferred. Education and experience equivalencies will be considered.
Ability to travel frequently (~two weeks per month).
Adept at using social media, text, phone, and Zoom.
Ability to meet strict deadlines and goals as directed by supervisor.
Ability to work with a high degree of flexibility in a highly-collaborative, fast-paced, and goal-oriented environment.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills, strong work ethic and readiness to engage alums in a personalized manner.
Skilled at navigating and using databases, familiarity with CRM systems and entering contact reports.
Comfortably solicit donors on a daily basis, articulating a strong and compelling case for support.
Follow high standards of ethical and honest relationships with donors and colleagues.
May require occasional weekend and evening work.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree.
Experience working in annual giving at a higher education institution.
Experience working as a frontline fundraiser, developing giving day challenges, and direct marketing.
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Responsibilities
Manage a portfolio of 200 highly rated prospects and lapsed donors with capacity ratings of $25,000 to $100,000.
Meet with donors in-person to cultivate relationships with Vassar and solicit donors for a leadership annual fund gift of $1,500 or more.
Partner with the Prospect, Development and Research team to identify unassigned donors in the tri state area.
Promote current giving opportunities through the
Fearlessly Consequential
campaign and crowdfunding projects like Generation Vassar.
Demonstrate to donors the impact of their giving. Provide information on college developments and programs relative to their interests.
Maintain a broad knowledge of the College, such as admissions, athletics, the arts, etc.
Collaborate effectively with other members of Annual Giving, Advancement Communications, etc. as part of a comprehensive multi-channel marketing program, including direct mail, email, social media and telefund channels.
Identify potential major gift prospects to build our pipeline for our leadership gifts team.
Generation Vassar Team Lead
Serve as the Vassar Fund team leader for the annual giving challenge, Generation Vassar.
Host Generation Vassar info and debrief sessions with key stakeholders.
In collaboration with Advancement Communications, develop an effective communication strategy to the Vassar community that includes direct mail, email, phonathon, and texting.
Develop the social fundraising platform through GiveCampus for Generation Vassar.
Make strategic recommendations through an annual report to improve the giving challenge based on industry best practices and debrief sessions.
Recruit Generation Vassar advocates and social media influencers to highlight why they give to Vassar and fundraise during the challenge.
Qualifications
Required
Two to four years of professional experience in direct sales, fundraising, or marketing; higher education fundraising experience preferred. Education and experience equivalencies will be considered.
Ability to travel frequently (~two weeks per month).
Adept at using social media, text, phone, and Zoom.
Ability to meet strict deadlines and goals as directed by supervisor.
Ability to work with a high degree of flexibility in a highly-collaborative, fast-paced, and goal-oriented environment.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills, strong work ethic and readiness to engage alums in a personalized manner.
Skilled at navigating and using databases, familiarity with CRM systems and entering contact reports.
Comfortably solicit donors on a daily basis, articulating a strong and compelling case for support.
Follow high standards of ethical and honest relationships with donors and colleagues.
May require occasional weekend and evening work.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree.
Experience working in annual giving at a higher education institution.
Experience working as a frontline fundraiser, developing giving day challenges, and direct marketing.
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