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Connecticut College

Assistant Director of Annual Giving

Connecticut College, New London, Connecticut, us, 06320


Connecticut College Assistant Director of Annual Giving in New London, Connecticut

Assistant Director of Annual Giving Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this JobPosition InformationPosition Title:

Assistant Director of Annual GivingDepartment:

Annual Giving - GroupPay Type:

ExemptAppointment Type:

Continuing Full-TimeNumber of weeks:

52 weeks per yearBenefits:

Eligible for Full BenefitsGeographical:

RegionalWork Schedule:

Job DescriptionGeneral Scope of Duties:Serve as a member of the Connecticut College Fund team as a frontline fundraiser and volunteer manager. The Assistant Director of Annual Giving is responsible for developing and executing campaigns to increase annual giving revenue and alumni participation through a multi-channel marketing approach. This position will develop and refine recent alumni strategy and outreach, raise annual fund gifts from constituents through direct cultivation and solicitation of a select portfolio of prospects and donors, and manage class volunteers to oversee class-giving efforts.General Duties and Responsibilities:Plan and coordinate a variety of fundraising activities and programs to promote annual giving to the Connecticut College Fund.Responsible for class and volunteer management for a variety of alumni classes with a focus on building sustainable and leadership giving among recent alumni.Produce a yearly strategy for assigned classes, recruit volunteers, set goals, and develop and implement a plan to meet fundraising objectives.Provide updates to volunteers on the fundraising activity of classes and progress to goals.Responsible for the creation and segmentation of direct mail and email appeals for class-specific messages.Steward donors and volunteers for their gifts and service to the College.Manage event-based fundraising activities focused on increasing donor participation.Serve as a power user in the GiveCampus Volunteer Management platform.Manage a recurring gift program to increase sustained donor behavior.Focus on data and analytics of giving behavior to customize messages.Develop and maintain personal contact with assigned prospects through fieldwork, phone, email, and direct mail to develop interest in and support of the CC Fund.Education and Skills:Bachelor’s degree and 1-3 years of relevant work experience required.Proven track record of securing Annual Fund gifts, preferably in a campaign.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Excellent attention to detail.High integrity and good decision-making needed to handle confidential information.Ability to motivate colleagues and volunteers and to work with all staff within College Advancement.Ability to build and sustain key relationships with potential donors, management, faculty, and staff.Strong computer and database skills, including CRM management and mass email.Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities and keep to deadlines.Travel required to meet obligations of the position.Preferred Qualifications:Physical Demands:Driving Required:

YesSalary Range:

$50,000-$53,580Effective June 8, Connecticut College will no longer mandate the COVID-19 vaccine or boosters. The College strongly recommends that all students and employees be vaccinated and remain updated with their COVID-19 boosters.Applicant Credentialing:

Thorough applicant credentialing will be conducted on the selected candidate which will include criminal records check, DMV check, and depending on the position, psychological exam and pre-placement physical.Open Date:

08/27/2024Applications accepted through:Open Until Filled:

YesDocuments needed to Apply:Required Documents:

ResumeOptional Documents:

Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).What is the highest level of education attained?GED, High School Diploma, Associates Degree, Masters Degree, PHDHow many years of experience do you have in this type of position?

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