Primary Responsibilities
St. Lawrence University invites applications for an Associate Director of Annual Giving position. Reporting to the Executive Director of Laurentian Engagement and Annual Giving the Associate Director of Annual Giving is responsible for helping to generate leadership support to St. Lawrence University. Primary responsibilities include: Develop leadership solicitation strategies for both assigned and unassigned prospects to support the St. Lawrence Fund. Solicit these prospects personally while strategically working with major gift officers to maximize impact. Manage a portfolio of key Laurentian donors prospects and volunteers. Coordinating with campus partners strive to increase both dollars and donors for affinities including St. Lawrences 35 athletic teams. Approved nonathletic affinities include study abroad programs singing groups Greek Houses and more. Meanwhile partner with coaches on strategic projects at a certain dollar level generating revenue through annual appeals and developing and executing an annual donor drive for Saints Athletics. Travel to meet with Laurentian donors prospects volunteers and staff offcampus events as assigned. Perform other duties as assigned to support University Advancements goals and objectives.
Minimum Qualifications
Undergraduate degree required. Three years minimum experience in fundraising higher education alumni relations or a similar field preferred. Comparable experience in admissions communications athletics or student life will be considered. Excellent organizational interpersonal verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team build effective relationships and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to develop strong relationships with Laurentians with the highest degree of professionalism. A willingness to travel frequently and to work some evenings and weekends.
Preferred Qualifications
Proficiency in The Raisers Edge and Blackbaud NetCommunity preferred.
Required Experience:
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