Associate Director of Donor Relations
Associate Director of Donor Relations
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Not Disclosed
Salary Not Disclosed
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Key responsibilities:
1. Development and Management of Memoranda of Understanding
Lead the creation standardization and formalization of MOUs that define the relationships and commitments between the college and its donors.
Develop processes and partnerships with financial aid finance students and campus departments to report annual impact of gifts.
Monitor and report on the growth and utilization of endowed funds ensuring alignment with the colleges strategic goals.
Serve as a campus contact for donors regarding endowment information.
Prepare comprehensive yearly reports for donors highlighting the impact of their contributions and fostering continued engagement.
2. Donor Recognition and Engagement Events
Strategically develop manage and execute a range of donor recognition events for the colleges highest contributors including naming opportunities dedications and celebratory functions that honor donor contributions.
Coordinate all aspects of donor events including vendor management leadership participation messaging and engagement with St. Norbert College leadership.
Oversee memorial and inhonor recognition opportunities creating meaningful experiences that celebrate donor legacies across campus.
3. Stewardship and Acknowledgment
Create and implement consistent accurate and personalized stewardship communications including gift acknowledgments impact reports and publications.
Ensure that donor engagement materials reflect the colleges mission and values reinforcing the significance of each donors contribution.
4. Individualized Stewardship Plans
Collaborate closely with College Advancement staff to establish tailored stewardship plans for major donors and specific donor groups ensuring a personalized approach to donor relations.
Evaluate and implement donor recognition policies and processes to assist philanthropic advisors with donor management cultivation and engagement in the pursuit of additional philanthropic gifts.
Regularly assess the effectiveness of these plans and adapt strategies to enhance donor engagement and retention.
5. Additional Responsibilities
The Associate Director will be a key ambassador for the colleges mission helping to ensure that donor relations are not just transactional but also reflect the colleges commitment to community education and impact.
Manage the stewardship budget tracking expenditures and ensuring responsible use of funds.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in a relevant field.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in marketing fundraising special events or a related area requiring strong communication organizational and analytical skills.
Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse campus environment or commitment to do so as an employee of St. Norbert College.
This position requires a high degree of professionalism confidentiality and the ability to interact with a variety of entities and individuals to significantly increase the visibility of the College.
Incumbent must be capable of conveying appropriate messages and representing the College to encourage and facilitate interest in and support of the Colleges mission and goals.
This position has a significant effect on the Colleges ability to engage current and future donors in a meaningful way and is responsible for enhancing the Colleges ability to identify establish create and maintain strong relationships.
Strong organizational skills with a track record of successfully managing events programs and projects from inception to completion.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to navigate and resolve conflict professionally.
Proficient multitasking capabilities able to prioritize effectively and meet tight deadlines in a fastpaced environment.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on clarity and professionalism.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Google Apps Workday and the ability to adapt to new technologies and software as required.
Exceptional judgment tact and discretion when handling confidential information.
Note: The College may consider any equivalent amount of credentials licenses training or experience that provides the necessary knowledge skills and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.
Benefits package:
The College offers an outstanding benefits package including health dental vision and life insurance; retirement plan; paid timeoff and tuition waiver. For more information please visit: instructions:
Applications received byFriday May 16will be ensured full consideration. However applications will continue to be accepted until the position has been filled.Please submit a cover letter and resume with your application.
St. Norbert College (SNC) a Catholic Norbertine and Liberal Arts College provides an educational environment that fosters intellectual spiritual and personal development. As the only Norbertine institution of higher learning in the world our roots traditions and commitments create a unique and enriching educational experience for our students.
At SNC our commitment tocommunio the Norbertine ideal of a community united as one is grounded in the principles of dignity truth and justice. Consistent with these principles St. Norbert is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.
We seek those who will embrace our mission and commitment to building a vibrant diverse and spiritually engaged community Weekly Hours:
40The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the job if work is similar related or a logical assignment to the job. Percentage of time may vary widely depending on the needs of the position during any particular time period. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
