Morgan State University
Director of Donor Relations
Morgan State University, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
Posting Details
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.
Donor Stewardship Initiatives
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.Develop unique stewardship plans for top donors.
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.Serving and acting as a change agent and a thought leader in all elements of multi-media strategies including but not limited to digital and direct response trends and techniques.Ensuring quality, accuracy, and timeliness of measurement deliverables in the reporting of institutional giving to donors.Exceptional communication skills with stakeholders, donors, external audiences, internal audiences, and senior leadership.Excellent leadership, communication, and people skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders and supervise staff at multiple levels.Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with a variety of contacts of considerable importance within, and outside of, the college.Excellent organizational skills, with special attention to detail.Proficiency in financial software systems, investment tracking tools, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).Other Preferences for Consideration:
Master’s degree preferred.Posting Detail Information
Posting Number:
ST01247Number of Vacancies:
1Job Open Date:
06/24/2024Application Review Date:
TBDJob Close Date:
10/24/2024Special Instructions to Applicant:
Please enter two professional references on the References page of the application.
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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.
Donor Stewardship Initiatives
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.Develop unique stewardship plans for top donors.
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.Serving and acting as a change agent and a thought leader in all elements of multi-media strategies including but not limited to digital and direct response trends and techniques.Ensuring quality, accuracy, and timeliness of measurement deliverables in the reporting of institutional giving to donors.Exceptional communication skills with stakeholders, donors, external audiences, internal audiences, and senior leadership.Excellent leadership, communication, and people skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders and supervise staff at multiple levels.Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with a variety of contacts of considerable importance within, and outside of, the college.Excellent organizational skills, with special attention to detail.Proficiency in financial software systems, investment tracking tools, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).Other Preferences for Consideration:
Master’s degree preferred.Posting Detail Information
Posting Number:
ST01247Number of Vacancies:
1Job Open Date:
06/24/2024Application Review Date:
TBDJob Close Date:
10/24/2024Special Instructions to Applicant:
Please enter two professional references on the References page of the application.
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