Haverford College
Associate Director of Annual Giving
Haverford College, Baltimore, Maryland, United States,
Associate Director of Annual Giving
Job Description Summary : Haverford College invites applications for our full-time (37.5 hours per week), exempt, benefits-eligible Associate Director of Annual Giving opportunity.Haverford Offers Great Benefits : The College offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes possible work-from-home opportunities, automatic 10% retirement contribution to your retirement account upon eligibility (no match required), a 50% tuition benefit for dependent children upon eligibility, 14 paid holidays (including the week before New Year’s Day off), Health Savings Account contribution of $650 for individuals and $1300 for families (no match required), affordable medical plans, and a beautiful arboretum campus with walking trail and easy public transportation access. Please visit the Benefits page (https://www.haverford.edu/human-resources/benefits) for more information.Work Location:
This position will be eligible for a hybrid work schedule, pursuant to the College’s Work Location Policy.About the PositionThe Associate Director of Annual Giving is instrumental in ensuring the Annual Giving team develops and implements programs, appeals, challenges, and other fundraising efforts that raise over $5 million annually for Haverford. The Annual Giving team works to grow Haverford’s donor base across all constituencies, especially from underrepresented constituent segments such as alumni of color, women, and LGBTQIA+.Primary ResponsibilitiesManage an assigned prospective donor portfolio to ensure proper qualification, cultivation, and solicitation of prospects at the $100-$10,000 rangeDesign and implement an Affinity Fundraising program with campus partners:
Develop strategies to grow the affinity giving program to include increased emphasis on special project fundraising, staff and faculty fundraising, and other opportunities across the College, engaging prospective and current donors to fund these impactful programs and opportunitiesWork closely with colleagues to design, implement, and educate others on robust campaigns and stewardship programsDevelop strategies for identifying and optimizing the College’s various affinity groups for making annual gifts to the CollegeCraft communications and timelines for annual appeals related to affinity group givingAnalyze advancement data to devise strategies for segmentation and outreach
Lead the College’s Annual Giving Days in concert with the digital fundraising campaigns:
Manage the execution of three (3) annual giving days at Haverford, including crafting communications and appeals, developing timelines, and partnering with colleagues at the College to identify specific projects for funding as neededPartner with colleagues across IA to ensure content is current, aligned, and inspired and materials, including videos, volunteer resources, print, and digital, are prepared and disseminatedOversee the dissemination of information about various programs and events through cultivated media channels and other digital mediumsAnalyze advancement data to devise strategies for segmentation and outreachDesign an innovative social media strategy to bolster engagement and fundraising for all alumni, working closely with the Assistant Director of Annual Giving to ensure they have the tools and resources to engage young alumniWork closely with GiveCampus and the Advancement Operations team to ensure data integrity is maintained throughout all platforms
Support the Reunion and Class Giving Program ensuring achievement of annual goals:
Lead, in collaboration with IA colleagues, the recruitment, training, and management of fundraising volunteers to make direct solicitations to classmates to meet class goals for 3-4 reunion classesPartner with colleagues in determining how best to steward reunion challengers, donors, and volunteers in conjunction with Alumni WeekendEnsure Giving Advocates (volunteers) are aware of responsibilities, priorities, and goals, developing tools and resources they can use to ensure success
Other duties as assigned in accordance with the overall goals of the Annual Giving team; programs, strategies, and prospects are allocated to Annual Giving team members based on need and complexityMinimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience4 years of overall work experienceProfessional CompetenciesDemonstrated thoughtful and collaborative project management skills, including managing multiple projects at onceStrong organizational and interpersonal abilities including using diplomacy and discretion while maintaining confidentialityEffective communication skillsKnowledge of and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and mail merge, PowerPoint) and Google Suite (documents, forms, sheets)Experience managing volunteers and/or leading programsExperience in advancement/development/fundraising or direct solicitationPreferred QualificationsExperience in marketing, outreach and/or direct solicitation strategiesExperience working in a college or university settingTechnological proficiency in MailChimp (or similar email system), BaseCamp (or other project management system), and Raiser’s EdgeSpecial RequirementsPossession of a valid U.S. Drivers’ License and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record checkAbility to work some weekends and nights as needed to fulfill responsibilitiesAbility to travel (
To Apply : Interested applicants are invited to submit an application, to include a cover letter and resume. The application deadline is
September 25, 2024 . Application review will begin after the deadline has passed. Please email recruiting@haverford.edu with questions about submitting your materials. Should the search committee be interested in pursuing your candidacy, you will hear from them directly. Finalists will be asked to provide three professional references.Haverford College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, and providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status. Women, non-binary and transgender individuals, people of color, Indigenous people, and those with other or multiple historically marginalized and/or underrepresented identities are especially encouraged to apply.
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Job Description Summary : Haverford College invites applications for our full-time (37.5 hours per week), exempt, benefits-eligible Associate Director of Annual Giving opportunity.Haverford Offers Great Benefits : The College offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes possible work-from-home opportunities, automatic 10% retirement contribution to your retirement account upon eligibility (no match required), a 50% tuition benefit for dependent children upon eligibility, 14 paid holidays (including the week before New Year’s Day off), Health Savings Account contribution of $650 for individuals and $1300 for families (no match required), affordable medical plans, and a beautiful arboretum campus with walking trail and easy public transportation access. Please visit the Benefits page (https://www.haverford.edu/human-resources/benefits) for more information.Work Location:
This position will be eligible for a hybrid work schedule, pursuant to the College’s Work Location Policy.About the PositionThe Associate Director of Annual Giving is instrumental in ensuring the Annual Giving team develops and implements programs, appeals, challenges, and other fundraising efforts that raise over $5 million annually for Haverford. The Annual Giving team works to grow Haverford’s donor base across all constituencies, especially from underrepresented constituent segments such as alumni of color, women, and LGBTQIA+.Primary ResponsibilitiesManage an assigned prospective donor portfolio to ensure proper qualification, cultivation, and solicitation of prospects at the $100-$10,000 rangeDesign and implement an Affinity Fundraising program with campus partners:
Develop strategies to grow the affinity giving program to include increased emphasis on special project fundraising, staff and faculty fundraising, and other opportunities across the College, engaging prospective and current donors to fund these impactful programs and opportunitiesWork closely with colleagues to design, implement, and educate others on robust campaigns and stewardship programsDevelop strategies for identifying and optimizing the College’s various affinity groups for making annual gifts to the CollegeCraft communications and timelines for annual appeals related to affinity group givingAnalyze advancement data to devise strategies for segmentation and outreach
Lead the College’s Annual Giving Days in concert with the digital fundraising campaigns:
Manage the execution of three (3) annual giving days at Haverford, including crafting communications and appeals, developing timelines, and partnering with colleagues at the College to identify specific projects for funding as neededPartner with colleagues across IA to ensure content is current, aligned, and inspired and materials, including videos, volunteer resources, print, and digital, are prepared and disseminatedOversee the dissemination of information about various programs and events through cultivated media channels and other digital mediumsAnalyze advancement data to devise strategies for segmentation and outreachDesign an innovative social media strategy to bolster engagement and fundraising for all alumni, working closely with the Assistant Director of Annual Giving to ensure they have the tools and resources to engage young alumniWork closely with GiveCampus and the Advancement Operations team to ensure data integrity is maintained throughout all platforms
Support the Reunion and Class Giving Program ensuring achievement of annual goals:
Lead, in collaboration with IA colleagues, the recruitment, training, and management of fundraising volunteers to make direct solicitations to classmates to meet class goals for 3-4 reunion classesPartner with colleagues in determining how best to steward reunion challengers, donors, and volunteers in conjunction with Alumni WeekendEnsure Giving Advocates (volunteers) are aware of responsibilities, priorities, and goals, developing tools and resources they can use to ensure success
Other duties as assigned in accordance with the overall goals of the Annual Giving team; programs, strategies, and prospects are allocated to Annual Giving team members based on need and complexityMinimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience4 years of overall work experienceProfessional CompetenciesDemonstrated thoughtful and collaborative project management skills, including managing multiple projects at onceStrong organizational and interpersonal abilities including using diplomacy and discretion while maintaining confidentialityEffective communication skillsKnowledge of and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and mail merge, PowerPoint) and Google Suite (documents, forms, sheets)Experience managing volunteers and/or leading programsExperience in advancement/development/fundraising or direct solicitationPreferred QualificationsExperience in marketing, outreach and/or direct solicitation strategiesExperience working in a college or university settingTechnological proficiency in MailChimp (or similar email system), BaseCamp (or other project management system), and Raiser’s EdgeSpecial RequirementsPossession of a valid U.S. Drivers’ License and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record checkAbility to work some weekends and nights as needed to fulfill responsibilitiesAbility to travel (
To Apply : Interested applicants are invited to submit an application, to include a cover letter and resume. The application deadline is
September 25, 2024 . Application review will begin after the deadline has passed. Please email recruiting@haverford.edu with questions about submitting your materials. Should the search committee be interested in pursuing your candidacy, you will hear from them directly. Finalists will be asked to provide three professional references.Haverford College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, and providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status. Women, non-binary and transgender individuals, people of color, Indigenous people, and those with other or multiple historically marginalized and/or underrepresented identities are especially encouraged to apply.
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