Morris Heights Health Center
Director of Donor Relations
Morris Heights Health Center, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Job Title
Director of Donor RelationsDivision
Division of Institutional AdvancementDepartment
VP Institutional AdvancementWork Status
Full TimePosition Category
StaffFLSA
ExemptPay Range
Commensurate with experienceJob Summary
The Director of Donor Relations and Stewardship plays a critical role in advancing the university’s mission, vision, and impact by implementing an effective donor relations and stewardship program. This position offers an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and experienced advancement and fundraising professional.Job Duties
Strategic Leadership and Vision
Provide leadership, vision, and strategic planning for donor stewardship initiatives.Develop a premier, comprehensive donor recognition program to strengthen existing donor commitment to the university.Create new relationships to enhance visibility, impact, and financial resources.Plan and execute strategic initiatives related to donor stewardship and cultivation.Collaborate with the Senior Director for Advancement Communications and Events to produce donor communications.Manage donor recognition, acknowledgement, and stewardship plan reports.
Liaison with Senior Leadership
Serve as the liaison with senior leadership regarding donor gifts.
Enhancing Customer Service and Integrity
Identify process issues related to donor management and provide strategic input for process improvements.Manage relationships with donors, ensuring the integrity of their wishes and inspiring future giving.Collaborate with the advancement teams and other campus stakeholders to provide cultivation and stewardship oversight to individual donors and prospects.
Data Management and Reporting
Work closely with donor research and gift processors to ensure accurate donor records and data.Present statistical analysis to the advancement team leadership based on donor information working in collaboration with advancement services.
Events and Endowment Reporting
Plan and implement donor recognition events in collaboration with the events team.Collaborate with the AVP for Foundation Operations to create external endowment reports to donors.Create innovative programs to thank and steward donors.
Acknowledgment and Salutation
Implement best practices for donor acknowledgment letters.Review and control all gift acknowledgments, including receipts and thank-you letters.Develop recognition and salutation standards campus-wide.
Requested Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION:
A Bachelor’s Degree in Communications or related field is required.EXPERIENCE:
Five plus years of relevant experience working in a higher education environment or not-for-profit organization is also required.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:Communications, marketing, and fundraising experience in higher education or a nonprofit environment.Writing and editorial experience.Comprehensive experience working in incentive or recognition programs.Experience with standard style guides (e.g., AP and Chicago).Experience supervising or managing the work of others is a plus.Exceptional communication skills with stakeholders, donors, external audiences, internal audiences, and senior leadership.Excellent organizational skills, with special attention to detail.Proficiency in financial software systems, investment tracking tools, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).Posting Information
Posting Number:
ST01247Number of Vacancies:
1Job Open Date:
06/24/2024Job Close Date:
10/24/2024Special Instructions to Applicant
Please enter two professional references on the References page of the application.
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Director of Donor RelationsDivision
Division of Institutional AdvancementDepartment
VP Institutional AdvancementWork Status
Full TimePosition Category
StaffFLSA
ExemptPay Range
Commensurate with experienceJob Summary
The Director of Donor Relations and Stewardship plays a critical role in advancing the university’s mission, vision, and impact by implementing an effective donor relations and stewardship program. This position offers an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and experienced advancement and fundraising professional.Job Duties
Strategic Leadership and Vision
Provide leadership, vision, and strategic planning for donor stewardship initiatives.Develop a premier, comprehensive donor recognition program to strengthen existing donor commitment to the university.Create new relationships to enhance visibility, impact, and financial resources.Plan and execute strategic initiatives related to donor stewardship and cultivation.Collaborate with the Senior Director for Advancement Communications and Events to produce donor communications.Manage donor recognition, acknowledgement, and stewardship plan reports.
Liaison with Senior Leadership
Serve as the liaison with senior leadership regarding donor gifts.
Enhancing Customer Service and Integrity
Identify process issues related to donor management and provide strategic input for process improvements.Manage relationships with donors, ensuring the integrity of their wishes and inspiring future giving.Collaborate with the advancement teams and other campus stakeholders to provide cultivation and stewardship oversight to individual donors and prospects.
Data Management and Reporting
Work closely with donor research and gift processors to ensure accurate donor records and data.Present statistical analysis to the advancement team leadership based on donor information working in collaboration with advancement services.
Events and Endowment Reporting
Plan and implement donor recognition events in collaboration with the events team.Collaborate with the AVP for Foundation Operations to create external endowment reports to donors.Create innovative programs to thank and steward donors.
Acknowledgment and Salutation
Implement best practices for donor acknowledgment letters.Review and control all gift acknowledgments, including receipts and thank-you letters.Develop recognition and salutation standards campus-wide.
Requested Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION:
A Bachelor’s Degree in Communications or related field is required.EXPERIENCE:
Five plus years of relevant experience working in a higher education environment or not-for-profit organization is also required.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:Communications, marketing, and fundraising experience in higher education or a nonprofit environment.Writing and editorial experience.Comprehensive experience working in incentive or recognition programs.Experience with standard style guides (e.g., AP and Chicago).Experience supervising or managing the work of others is a plus.Exceptional communication skills with stakeholders, donors, external audiences, internal audiences, and senior leadership.Excellent organizational skills, with special attention to detail.Proficiency in financial software systems, investment tracking tools, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).Posting Information
Posting Number:
ST01247Number of Vacancies:
1Job Open Date:
06/24/2024Job Close Date:
10/24/2024Special Instructions to Applicant
Please enter two professional references on the References page of the application.
#J-18808-Ljbffr