Director of Development Class Reunion Campaigns
Director of Development Class Reunion Campaigns
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THE CITADEL FOUNDATION
CHARLESTON SOUTH CAROLINA
JOB DESCRIPTION FOR: Director of Development Class Reunion Campaigns
The Class Reunion Campaign (CRC) team at The Citadel Foundation (TCF) is seeking a passionate and driven Director of Development to join our organization. In this position you will leverage bestinclass fundraising strategies and cuttingedge engagement techniques to drive transformative partnerships with our alumni reunion classes. This is an amazing opportunity for someone interested in taking the next step in their development career. By capitalizing on Citadel alumnis strong class affinity as a CRC Director of Development you will gain experience in Campaign Management Annual Giving and Major Giving as well as Planned Giving while at the same time having an opportunity for career advancement here at TCF.
REPORTS TO: Senior Director Legacy and Class Reunion Campaign Giving
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Fundraising
- Lead and facilitate a Citadel reunion class and its volunteers in a 3year comprehensive campaign leading up to a milestone class reunion 25th 40th or 50th
- Identify cultivate solicit and steward a range of gifts including campaign gifts annual gifts major gifts and legacy gifts to attain campaign goals
- Manage a portfolio of assigned prospects and establish ongoing relationships with prospects through facetoface visits phone calls and meaningful donor encounters
- Collaborate with the TCF team The Citadel campus partners and CRC volunteers to develop solicitation strategies for top donor prospects and volunteers
- Campaign Volunteer Management
- Work with the CRC Coordinator to assist in recruiting training and managing a committee consisting of representatives from each class
- Facilitate a threeyear class campaign for a minimum of three reunion classes
- Develop a comprehensive CRC strategy including goal setting gift pyramid development lead solicitor planning and donor cultivation to meet ambitious reunion campaign goals
- Conduct regular communications with class reunion campaign volunteers through inperson meetings conference calls and email; assist in crafting and revising various forms of print and digital communications and marketing materials
- Additional Duties
- Attend TCF The Citadel and occasional Athletic Department events as directed
- Support the various CRC program initiatives to include Volunteers Conference Giving Day endofyear fundraising appeals external marketing & outreach Homecoming recognition volunteer workshops etc.
- Responsible for creating and booking ones individual travel schedule and managing associated expenses
- Perform other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution of higher education
- Thorough knowledge of fundraising principles
- Must be a motivated selfstarter with the ability to take primary responsibility for a diverse number of projects and to complete them in a timely manner with limited supervision
- Experience with the Microsoft Office suite and other computer applications (i.e. word processing and spreadsheet applications)
- Excellent interpersonal and networking skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to handle the needs of a fastpaced work environment and the individual needs of donors and volunteers
- Ability to lead and motivate others
- Ability to create and execute a strategic travel schedule to achieve campaign goals
- Familiarity with and affinity for The Citadel and its mission including its core values of Honor Duty Respect
- Ability to work some nights and weekends as travel and donor events require
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Masters Degree from an accredited institution of higher education
- At least three 3 years of experience in related development/fundraising activity preferably in higher education
- Experience with volunteer management
- Experience with Blackbaud Raisers Edge and Blackbaud Raisers Edge NXT
- Experience with GiveCampus (Volunteer Management) or similar volunteer management platforms
- Experience with SAP Concur to book manage and execute travel along with accompanying expense reporting
CLASSIFICATION: Salary Exempt Full Time Hybrid work schedule available (upon completion of training)
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
