Dartmouth College
Director of Campaign Operations
Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire, us, 03755
Position Details
Position Information
Posting date:
08/29/2024Closing date:Open Until Filled:
YesPosition Number:
1128242Position Title:
Director of Campaign OperationsDepartment this Position Reports to:
Tuck AdvancementHiring Range Minimum:
$106,300Hiring Range Maximum:
$132,900Union Type:
Not a Union PositionSEIU Level:
Not an SEIU PositionFLSA Status:
ExemptEmployment Category:
Regular Full TimeScheduled Months per Year:
12Scheduled Hours per Week:
40Schedule:This position is based in Hanover, NH and requires in-person presence at least 60% of the time.
Location of Position:Hanover, NHTuck, 100 Tuck Hall
Remote Work Eligibility?:
HybridIs this a term position?:
NoIf yes, length of term in months.:
N/AIs this a grant funded position?:
NoPosition Purpose:With strategic guidance from advancement leadership, manages an integrated approach to the shared services of principal and leadership giving, annual giving, and alumni engagement. Develops and oversees workflows, processes, and systems related to the administration of Advancement at Tuck. Supervises staff responsible for stewardship, prospect management, data integrity, gift processing, communications management, and event services.
Description:Are you passionate about driving impactful philanthropy and engaging with a vibrant alumni community? As the Director of Campaign Operations for the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, you'll play a crucial role in managing and optimizing Tuck's fundraising efforts. You'll lead a dedicated team, partner with Advancement leadership on strategies to enhance fundraising operations and donor engagement, and ensure our systems and processes support our ambitious goals. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is committed to making a difference through higher education advancement.
About the Role:
In this role, you will oversee advancement services and work closely with our leadership team at Tuck and with the Advancement team at Dartmouth to manage fundraising operations. We're looking for an experienced professional who has successfully managed fundraising campaigns in higher education and led a high-performing team. Data fluency and project management skills are essential, as you'll use data insights to guide our strategies and ensure our campaigns achieve their goals. You'll also need to bring a collaborative spirit and a commitment to innovation.
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp:
Bachelors plus 6 or more years' experience or combination of education and experienceRequired Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:1. Experience and skill successfully managing advancement systems and processes for nonprofit organizations. Proficiency with alumni/donor management systems (e.g., Ellucian Advance). Familiarity with stewardship, prospect management, and alumni and donor engagement.
2. Supervisory experience and/or experience leading a high performing project team.
3. Knowledge of higher education alumni relations and philanthropy gained through a combination of a liberal arts or business education, continuing education in philanthropy, and/or relevant work or volunteer experience.
4. Strong data fluency and analytical skills.
5. Strong project management, organization, data management, and analytical skills.
6. Able to support, contribute to, and strengthen a vibrant, culturally diverse, and inclusive learning community of students, alumni, faculty, and fellow professionals.
7. Able to anticipate, deliver on, and exceed the expectations of donors and colleagues.
8. Able to introduce and drive innovation in ways small and large.
9. Able to collaborate effectively with Tuck and Dartmouth colleagues to achieve shared goals and objectives.
10. Able to proactively identify and pursue relevant learning and professional development opportunities and apply new knowledge, insights, and skills to enhance results.
Preferred Qualifications:Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries:
Lorin ParkerDepartment Contact Phone Number:
6-2904Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title:
Lorin Parker, Executive Director of Talent ManagementDepartment Contact's Phone Number:
603.646.2904Equal Opportunity Employer:Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Background Check:Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?:
Not an essential functionSpecial Instructions to Applicants:Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy.
https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Additional Instructions:Quick Link:
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/74229
Key Accountabilities
Description:1.
Advancement services : Leads and manages a team of Advancement services professionals in support of Advancement strategy for the engagement and cultivation of Tuck alumni. With a focus on effective collaboration and a donor-centric approach, ensures that activities related to dean deployment, donor engagement, data integrity, and event and communications services are conducted efficiently and consistently with a high standard of accuracy and excellence. Serves as partner to the Advancement leadership team through implementing strategy, developing systems and services to support initiatives, and conducting analysis to inform decision making. In collaboration with several departments across Dartmouth and Tuck, ensures the effective use of technology, reporting tools, and alumni management systems to track solicitation strategies, process philanthropic commitments, and manage alumni engagement opportunities. Provides support for all hands events such as reunions.
Percentage Of Time:
65%Description:2.
Project management : Oversees campaign tracking, conducts forecasting, monitors progress against goals, and analyzes data and metrics in support of Advancement priorities. Serves as project manager for special projects and large-scale communications such as annual fund solicitations and stewardship reports.
Percentage Of Time:
30%Description:3.
Professional and Team Development : Seeks out, applies, and shares knowledge of higher education fundraising trends and innovations through market research, engagement with peer networks and professional associations, and continuing education opportunities.
Percentage Of Time:
5%
-
Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.Performs other duties as assigned.
Position Information
Posting date:
08/29/2024Closing date:Open Until Filled:
YesPosition Number:
1128242Position Title:
Director of Campaign OperationsDepartment this Position Reports to:
Tuck AdvancementHiring Range Minimum:
$106,300Hiring Range Maximum:
$132,900Union Type:
Not a Union PositionSEIU Level:
Not an SEIU PositionFLSA Status:
ExemptEmployment Category:
Regular Full TimeScheduled Months per Year:
12Scheduled Hours per Week:
40Schedule:This position is based in Hanover, NH and requires in-person presence at least 60% of the time.
Location of Position:Hanover, NHTuck, 100 Tuck Hall
Remote Work Eligibility?:
HybridIs this a term position?:
NoIf yes, length of term in months.:
N/AIs this a grant funded position?:
NoPosition Purpose:With strategic guidance from advancement leadership, manages an integrated approach to the shared services of principal and leadership giving, annual giving, and alumni engagement. Develops and oversees workflows, processes, and systems related to the administration of Advancement at Tuck. Supervises staff responsible for stewardship, prospect management, data integrity, gift processing, communications management, and event services.
Description:Are you passionate about driving impactful philanthropy and engaging with a vibrant alumni community? As the Director of Campaign Operations for the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, you'll play a crucial role in managing and optimizing Tuck's fundraising efforts. You'll lead a dedicated team, partner with Advancement leadership on strategies to enhance fundraising operations and donor engagement, and ensure our systems and processes support our ambitious goals. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is committed to making a difference through higher education advancement.
About the Role:
In this role, you will oversee advancement services and work closely with our leadership team at Tuck and with the Advancement team at Dartmouth to manage fundraising operations. We're looking for an experienced professional who has successfully managed fundraising campaigns in higher education and led a high-performing team. Data fluency and project management skills are essential, as you'll use data insights to guide our strategies and ensure our campaigns achieve their goals. You'll also need to bring a collaborative spirit and a commitment to innovation.
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp:
Bachelors plus 6 or more years' experience or combination of education and experienceRequired Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:1. Experience and skill successfully managing advancement systems and processes for nonprofit organizations. Proficiency with alumni/donor management systems (e.g., Ellucian Advance). Familiarity with stewardship, prospect management, and alumni and donor engagement.
2. Supervisory experience and/or experience leading a high performing project team.
3. Knowledge of higher education alumni relations and philanthropy gained through a combination of a liberal arts or business education, continuing education in philanthropy, and/or relevant work or volunteer experience.
4. Strong data fluency and analytical skills.
5. Strong project management, organization, data management, and analytical skills.
6. Able to support, contribute to, and strengthen a vibrant, culturally diverse, and inclusive learning community of students, alumni, faculty, and fellow professionals.
7. Able to anticipate, deliver on, and exceed the expectations of donors and colleagues.
8. Able to introduce and drive innovation in ways small and large.
9. Able to collaborate effectively with Tuck and Dartmouth colleagues to achieve shared goals and objectives.
10. Able to proactively identify and pursue relevant learning and professional development opportunities and apply new knowledge, insights, and skills to enhance results.
Preferred Qualifications:Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries:
Lorin ParkerDepartment Contact Phone Number:
6-2904Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title:
Lorin Parker, Executive Director of Talent ManagementDepartment Contact's Phone Number:
603.646.2904Equal Opportunity Employer:Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Background Check:Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?:
Not an essential functionSpecial Instructions to Applicants:Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy.
https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Additional Instructions:Quick Link:
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/74229
Key Accountabilities
Description:1.
Advancement services : Leads and manages a team of Advancement services professionals in support of Advancement strategy for the engagement and cultivation of Tuck alumni. With a focus on effective collaboration and a donor-centric approach, ensures that activities related to dean deployment, donor engagement, data integrity, and event and communications services are conducted efficiently and consistently with a high standard of accuracy and excellence. Serves as partner to the Advancement leadership team through implementing strategy, developing systems and services to support initiatives, and conducting analysis to inform decision making. In collaboration with several departments across Dartmouth and Tuck, ensures the effective use of technology, reporting tools, and alumni management systems to track solicitation strategies, process philanthropic commitments, and manage alumni engagement opportunities. Provides support for all hands events such as reunions.
Percentage Of Time:
65%Description:2.
Project management : Oversees campaign tracking, conducts forecasting, monitors progress against goals, and analyzes data and metrics in support of Advancement priorities. Serves as project manager for special projects and large-scale communications such as annual fund solicitations and stewardship reports.
Percentage Of Time:
30%Description:3.
Professional and Team Development : Seeks out, applies, and shares knowledge of higher education fundraising trends and innovations through market research, engagement with peer networks and professional associations, and continuing education opportunities.
Percentage Of Time:
5%
-
Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.Performs other duties as assigned.