Assistant Director of Philanthropy
Assistant Director of Philanthropy
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Wofford College is a place where thought leads where ideas are celebrated and problem solving is expected. Wofford invites applicants who are focused on student success and excited to join a community committed to preparing thought leaders.
Wofford College established in 1854 is a fouryear residential liberal arts college located in Spartanburg South Carolina. It offers 27 major fields of study to a student body of 1874 undergraduates. Nationally known for the strength of its academic program outstanding faculty experiential learning opportunities and successful and supportive graduates Wofford is recognized consistently as a best value and for its commitment to student success and accessibility for low and middleincome students. The college community has 12 sororities and fraternities as well as 20 NCAA Division I athletics teams.
Assistant Director of Philanthropy
Position Summary
Under the guidance and supervision of the Assistant Vice President for Philanthropy the Assistant Director of Philanthropy (ADoP) is a key contributing member of the Wofford College Philanthropy Engagement team that will help grow the leadership annual giving (LAG) program for both academics and athletics. This will be a dual role that works in collaboration with both the Office of Philanthropy and Engagement as well as with the Athletic Department. The ADoP is responsible for developing and managing a portfolio of 175 donors/prospects who could make a LAG gift of $2500 or more to support any philanthropic area of the campus including the Terrier Club and athletics. The ADoP will contribute heavily to Woffords goal of strategically expanding Woffords LAG giving program through donor visits frontline prospect and donor management and stewardship. The ideal candidate is wellversed in donor management annual giving solicitation and campaigns. Travel evening and weekend work is required.
Duties and Responsibilities
Portfolio and donor management 90
Qualify cultivate solicit and steward prospects capable of making gifts of $2500 or more
Retain and increase giving from existing donors
Increase the pipeline of LAG donors and dollars
Validate and manage prospects through the major gift process as needed
Assure accurate and timely entry of information (contact reports cultivation phase moves etc. into our CRM
Build and maintain positive relationships with alumni parents volunteers and community members
Annual Giving and athletic strategies and events 10
Coordinate closely with the Annual Giving Team and Director of the Terrier Club on initiatives including but not limited to: Annual scholarships A Day for Wofford the Excellence Games The Drive for Five and end of year giving.
Collaborate with colleagues throughout campus as well as the Philanthropy Engagement Office to ensure effective efficient and coordinated fundraising strategies.
Assist in events including reunions Homecoming Family Weekend and other important collegewide special events as requested by the Philanthropy Engagement Office as well as on and offcampus athletic events as requested by the Director of the Terrier Club.
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree required
Experience in frontline fundraising (higher education preferred) or a related field required
Strong interpersonal skills and confidence necessary to engage in personal solicitations
Ability to inspire and generate excitement through excellent communication (both written and oral) and listening skills
Experience working effectively in a complex highereducation setting developing and sustaining productive and effective relationships with alumni donors faculty parents volunteers colleagues and senior leadership.
Positive and creative manner of approaching issues; strong analytical skills and professional judgement
To apply for this position please upload a copy of your resume a cover letter and a list of three professional references.
EEO STATEMENT
Wofford College values diversity within our students faculty and staff and strives to recruit develop and retain the most talented people. Wofford College does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color creed religion sex sexual orientation transgender status gender identity age national origin disability veteran status or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. For information about Woffords Title IX compliance visit wofford/administration/titleix. It is the policy of Wofford College to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities for employment. If you require any accommodations to participate in any part of the hiring process please contact
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
