Lewis & Clark
Associate Director of Donor Engagement, Communications
Lewis & Clark, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
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Working at Lewis & Clark College
The campus is located on 137 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds in Portland’s southwest hills. Our strong commitment to sustainability is reinforced through recycling programs, energy conservation, alternative transportation options, and farm to fork initiatives. For benefit-eligible positions, we offer a competitive benefits package that includes options for health, dental, vision, tuition, life insurance, retirement and more.
Lewis & Clark College is committed to achieving a diverse workforce. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or age.
About the Position:As the primary storyteller on the Donor Engagement team, the Associate Director of Donor Engagement, Communications is responsible for developing and executing a multichannel direct marketing fundraising strategy that contributes to the goal of securing more than $2 million annually for the Annual Fund from a robust, sustainable pipeline of donors. Reporting to the Director of Donor Engagement, this position requires an understanding of the value of a Lewis & Clark education, excellent writing skills, strong attention to detail, and the organization skills to manage simultaneous projects from strategy through conception to successful implementation.
Essential Functions:
Work with the Director of Donor Engagement and the Donor Engagement team to develop messaging and donor communication strategies for our annual fundraising campaign.
Develop and implement a multichannel donor solicitation and communication calendar including but not limited to print, email, web content, e-newsletters, texting, video, advertisements, and social media.
Manage communications schedule and workflow for cohesive branding, messaging, and effectiveness.
Conceive of and write fundraising appeals and donor communications tailored to specific audiences within the Lewis & Clark community including alumni, parents, friends, faculty/staff, students with special appeals and campaigns for specific target audiences including alumni and parent leadership donors, young alumni, loyal donors, athletics supporters, students, and more.
Draft and send emails in our Slate CRM database.
Create and manage giving day campaigns for annual athletics giving day, Day of Giving, Giving Tuesday, and more in our online giving day portal.
Collaborate with the Communications team which provides support on messaging and provides graphic design and layout for certain fundraising appeals and donor communications.
Work with Advancement Services to manage data criteria to pull donor lists to ensure accuracy and integrity of direct marketing communications and prepare lists for email and print communications.
Serve as key relationship manager with strategic marketing partners and vendors such as mail houses, printers, graphic designers, photographers, videographers, web designers.
Establish, track, and analyze results of all marketing efforts to measure success and make decisions to improve messaging/content/imagery etc. to maximize return on investment of future campaigns.
Continually research best practices and new strategies in fundraising and direct marketing to remain current on trends and strategies and test new approaches and strengthen existing efforts.
Draft and maintain documentation for direct marketing processes and policies, as applicable.
Assist as needed at events, including occasional evening and weekend work.
Promote a team atmosphere where creativity, fun, excitement and a high level of motivation and accomplishment are valued.
Support and actively contribute to the goal of achieving greater diversity, inclusion and equity at the College and work effectively with all members of the campus community.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
At least 3 years fundraising or marketing experience.
At least 3 years of persuasive writing experience or equivalent.
Bachelor’s degree or additional 4 years of relevant experience.
Strong persuasive writing skills and excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to be an articulate spokesperson on behalf of the College.
Proven record of project management and high level of organization: must be detail-oriented, able to set and balance multiple projects and priorities, and able to manage time effectively in a deadline-driven environment.
Familiarity with relevant and contemporary tools/technologies for email marketing, website content management, social media, video, event management, online giving, etc. and have high level of proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and Google Suite.
Aptitude for accuracy, data, and analysis.
Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends when needed.
Significant knowledge of nonprofit organizations or equivalent, preferably in higher education.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Slate or equivalent CRM database.
Experience with multi-channel marketing.
4+ years fundraising or marketing experience.
Prior higher education annual fund experience.
Expertise with email marketing, content management, design tools (ie Canva), social media, video, event management, online giving, and texting software.
Experience working with print vendors.
Familiarity with project management software, tools, and best practices.
Work Schedule:
Full-time (1.0 FTE)
37.5 hours per week
Mon-Fri, Hybrid work schedule available
Payrate:
Salary $58,000 - $63,000 annually
Exempt: Yes
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Directions for Cover Letter:Please upload your cover letter on the My Experience screen in the resume section.
Lewis & Clark College adheres to a nondiscriminatory policy with respect to educational programs, activities, employment, and admission. We do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, sex, religion, age, marital status, national origin, the presence of any physical or sensory disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Reasonable Accommodation: Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
Background Check: Lewis & Clark College will conduct a background check on the finalist, which will include a criminal record check. If a conviction is discovered, a determination will be made whether the conviction is related to the position for which the individual is applying or would present safety or security risks before an employment decision is made. A criminal conviction does not necessarily automatically bar an applicant from employment.
Eligibility to Work: In order to comply with US Homeland Security Department regulations, all employees must complete an I-9 form in Workday prior to or no later than the first day of work and bring originals (no photocopies) of their supporting documentation to Human Resources no later than the 3rd business day of employment. Failure to have a completed I-9 form on file with the College will result in immediate termination of employment.
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In order to apply for posted positions, please close this window and log into Workday and click on Talent and Performance to apply internally.
Working at Lewis & Clark College
The campus is located on 137 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds in Portland’s southwest hills. Our strong commitment to sustainability is reinforced through recycling programs, energy conservation, alternative transportation options, and farm to fork initiatives. For benefit-eligible positions, we offer a competitive benefits package that includes options for health, dental, vision, tuition, life insurance, retirement and more.
Lewis & Clark College is committed to achieving a diverse workforce. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or age.
About the Position:As the primary storyteller on the Donor Engagement team, the Associate Director of Donor Engagement, Communications is responsible for developing and executing a multichannel direct marketing fundraising strategy that contributes to the goal of securing more than $2 million annually for the Annual Fund from a robust, sustainable pipeline of donors. Reporting to the Director of Donor Engagement, this position requires an understanding of the value of a Lewis & Clark education, excellent writing skills, strong attention to detail, and the organization skills to manage simultaneous projects from strategy through conception to successful implementation.
Essential Functions:
Work with the Director of Donor Engagement and the Donor Engagement team to develop messaging and donor communication strategies for our annual fundraising campaign.
Develop and implement a multichannel donor solicitation and communication calendar including but not limited to print, email, web content, e-newsletters, texting, video, advertisements, and social media.
Manage communications schedule and workflow for cohesive branding, messaging, and effectiveness.
Conceive of and write fundraising appeals and donor communications tailored to specific audiences within the Lewis & Clark community including alumni, parents, friends, faculty/staff, students with special appeals and campaigns for specific target audiences including alumni and parent leadership donors, young alumni, loyal donors, athletics supporters, students, and more.
Draft and send emails in our Slate CRM database.
Create and manage giving day campaigns for annual athletics giving day, Day of Giving, Giving Tuesday, and more in our online giving day portal.
Collaborate with the Communications team which provides support on messaging and provides graphic design and layout for certain fundraising appeals and donor communications.
Work with Advancement Services to manage data criteria to pull donor lists to ensure accuracy and integrity of direct marketing communications and prepare lists for email and print communications.
Serve as key relationship manager with strategic marketing partners and vendors such as mail houses, printers, graphic designers, photographers, videographers, web designers.
Establish, track, and analyze results of all marketing efforts to measure success and make decisions to improve messaging/content/imagery etc. to maximize return on investment of future campaigns.
Continually research best practices and new strategies in fundraising and direct marketing to remain current on trends and strategies and test new approaches and strengthen existing efforts.
Draft and maintain documentation for direct marketing processes and policies, as applicable.
Assist as needed at events, including occasional evening and weekend work.
Promote a team atmosphere where creativity, fun, excitement and a high level of motivation and accomplishment are valued.
Support and actively contribute to the goal of achieving greater diversity, inclusion and equity at the College and work effectively with all members of the campus community.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
At least 3 years fundraising or marketing experience.
At least 3 years of persuasive writing experience or equivalent.
Bachelor’s degree or additional 4 years of relevant experience.
Strong persuasive writing skills and excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to be an articulate spokesperson on behalf of the College.
Proven record of project management and high level of organization: must be detail-oriented, able to set and balance multiple projects and priorities, and able to manage time effectively in a deadline-driven environment.
Familiarity with relevant and contemporary tools/technologies for email marketing, website content management, social media, video, event management, online giving, etc. and have high level of proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and Google Suite.
Aptitude for accuracy, data, and analysis.
Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends when needed.
Significant knowledge of nonprofit organizations or equivalent, preferably in higher education.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Slate or equivalent CRM database.
Experience with multi-channel marketing.
4+ years fundraising or marketing experience.
Prior higher education annual fund experience.
Expertise with email marketing, content management, design tools (ie Canva), social media, video, event management, online giving, and texting software.
Experience working with print vendors.
Familiarity with project management software, tools, and best practices.
Work Schedule:
Full-time (1.0 FTE)
37.5 hours per week
Mon-Fri, Hybrid work schedule available
Payrate:
Salary $58,000 - $63,000 annually
Exempt: Yes
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Directions for Cover Letter:Please upload your cover letter on the My Experience screen in the resume section.
Lewis & Clark College adheres to a nondiscriminatory policy with respect to educational programs, activities, employment, and admission. We do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, sex, religion, age, marital status, national origin, the presence of any physical or sensory disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Reasonable Accommodation: Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
Background Check: Lewis & Clark College will conduct a background check on the finalist, which will include a criminal record check. If a conviction is discovered, a determination will be made whether the conviction is related to the position for which the individual is applying or would present safety or security risks before an employment decision is made. A criminal conviction does not necessarily automatically bar an applicant from employment.
Eligibility to Work: In order to comply with US Homeland Security Department regulations, all employees must complete an I-9 form in Workday prior to or no later than the first day of work and bring originals (no photocopies) of their supporting documentation to Human Resources no later than the 3rd business day of employment. Failure to have a completed I-9 form on file with the College will result in immediate termination of employment.
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