Loyola Marymount University
Assistant Director, Donor Relations and Stewardship
Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
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The Assistant Director of Donor Relations and Stewardship is a key member of the donor relations team and is responsible for managing and executing innovative stewardship touchpoints for high level donors and other specialty donor constituent groups. Through their work, the Assistant Director will create targeted strategies and communications that highlight the importance and impact of donors' philanthropy while deepening their engagement with Loyola Marymount University. Reporting to the Senior Director of Donor Relations, this position will work collaboratively to successfully steward donors. This position will partner closely with colleagues across the department.
Position Specific Accountabilities
Envision and execute communication for key constituents including custom impact reports, regular updates on activities and major accomplishments, and milestone acknowledgments on behalf of leadership. Collaborate and coordinate with colleagues as needed to produce custom reports and stewardship communications. (20%)
Working with Senior Director and Major and Principal Gift teams create and manage stewardship plans (strategies and underlying tactics and tracks status of projects) and communication and serve as a resource for DRS staff on Presidential communications.
Oversee the strategic use of ThankView with colleagues across University Advancement to successfully engage donors and constituents.
Maintains and updates custom stewardship requests for principal level donors. Manages resources, ensures all level of staff understands role/responsibilities under the direction of the Senior Director and AVP. (20%)
Manage programs and recognition for the Centennial Society members, LMU's million-dollar recognition society. (15%)
Coordinate regularly with SVP office and Senior Campaign Director on stewardship events, touchpoints, small private dinners and preparing material to briefing leadership. (25%)
Collaborate with Annual Giving and other campus partners in Day of Giving planning, and LMU day of gratitude for student philanthropy education and engagement. Manage additional donor touchpoints, monthly, faculty/staff and other niche donor groups. (15%)
Other duties as assigned. (5%)
Loyola Marymount University Expectations
Exhibit behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the university. Communicate and employ interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct. Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service.
Requisite Qualifications
Typically, a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Incumbent will be expected to continue upgrading knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to keep abreast of policy changes.
Minimum 4 years of progressively responsible office management, administrative duties, bookkeeping and/or event coordination.
Demonstrated computer competency and competent knowledge of Microsoft Office systems, specifically Excel.
Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) allowing for result oriented and positive customer service with both internal and external constituents.
Excellent interpersonal skills are required to coordinate with other departments and maintain open lines of communication with necessary parties.
Maintain confidentiality of records, correspondence, and other administrative support.
Demonstrate initiative, flexibility and being a team player.
Demonstrated organizational skills needed for quick turn-around and frequent periods of high volume.
Reasonable Expected Salary:$67,500 - $70,000 AnnuallySalary offer commensurate with education and experience.
#HEJ# #HERC#
Staff Regular
Salary range$66,560.00 - $75,200.00 Salary commensurate with education and experience.
Loyola Marymount University, a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experience, and beliefs to apply. (Visit www.lmu.edu for more information.)
The Assistant Director of Donor Relations and Stewardship is a key member of the donor relations team and is responsible for managing and executing innovative stewardship touchpoints for high level donors and other specialty donor constituent groups. Through their work, the Assistant Director will create targeted strategies and communications that highlight the importance and impact of donors' philanthropy while deepening their engagement with Loyola Marymount University. Reporting to the Senior Director of Donor Relations, this position will work collaboratively to successfully steward donors. This position will partner closely with colleagues across the department.
Position Specific Accountabilities
Envision and execute communication for key constituents including custom impact reports, regular updates on activities and major accomplishments, and milestone acknowledgments on behalf of leadership. Collaborate and coordinate with colleagues as needed to produce custom reports and stewardship communications. (20%)
Working with Senior Director and Major and Principal Gift teams create and manage stewardship plans (strategies and underlying tactics and tracks status of projects) and communication and serve as a resource for DRS staff on Presidential communications.
Oversee the strategic use of ThankView with colleagues across University Advancement to successfully engage donors and constituents.
Maintains and updates custom stewardship requests for principal level donors. Manages resources, ensures all level of staff understands role/responsibilities under the direction of the Senior Director and AVP. (20%)
Manage programs and recognition for the Centennial Society members, LMU's million-dollar recognition society. (15%)
Coordinate regularly with SVP office and Senior Campaign Director on stewardship events, touchpoints, small private dinners and preparing material to briefing leadership. (25%)
Collaborate with Annual Giving and other campus partners in Day of Giving planning, and LMU day of gratitude for student philanthropy education and engagement. Manage additional donor touchpoints, monthly, faculty/staff and other niche donor groups. (15%)
Other duties as assigned. (5%)
Loyola Marymount University Expectations
Exhibit behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the university. Communicate and employ interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct. Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service.
Requisite Qualifications
Typically, a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Incumbent will be expected to continue upgrading knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to keep abreast of policy changes.
Minimum 4 years of progressively responsible office management, administrative duties, bookkeeping and/or event coordination.
Demonstrated computer competency and competent knowledge of Microsoft Office systems, specifically Excel.
Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) allowing for result oriented and positive customer service with both internal and external constituents.
Excellent interpersonal skills are required to coordinate with other departments and maintain open lines of communication with necessary parties.
Maintain confidentiality of records, correspondence, and other administrative support.
Demonstrate initiative, flexibility and being a team player.
Demonstrated organizational skills needed for quick turn-around and frequent periods of high volume.
Reasonable Expected Salary:$67,500 - $70,000 AnnuallySalary offer commensurate with education and experience.
#HEJ# #HERC#
Staff Regular
Salary range$66,560.00 - $75,200.00 Salary commensurate with education and experience.
Loyola Marymount University, a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experience, and beliefs to apply. (Visit www.lmu.edu for more information.)