Assistant Director, Annual Giving

Bethlehem - South Africa

Monthly Salary: $ 55200 - 67180

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Are you passionate about building meaningful relationships that transform lives and communities Lehigh University seeks a dynamic Assistant Director to join our Development and Alumni Relations team and play a pivotal role in advancing our institutions impact.

Position Number: S87030

This position is a Grade: 9 - 40 with an approximate salary range of $55200 - $67180 and is subject to change based on experience skills and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities:
Execute solicitation fundraising and visitation strategies for the Lehigh Fund and annual giving initiatives
Manage assigned donor portfolio to achieve participation dollar and recognition society goals
Conduct prospect research and discovery activities to identify new giving opportunities
Build and maintain meaningful relationships with alumni donors and prospects
Plan and execute cultivation events and stewardship activities
Collaborate with Individual Giving team to support overall Development and Alumni Relations objectives
Travel to meet with constituents and represent Lehigh University at various events

Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience
Three to five years related work experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proven track record of meeting goals and managing multiple priorities
Proficiency in database management and CRM systems
Passion for higher education and alumni engagement

Located in Pennsylvanias beautiful Lehigh Valley Lehigh University offers an inspiring environment where innovation meets tradition. As a top-tier research university we provide comprehensive benefits professional development opportunities and the chance to work alongside talented colleagues passionate about higher educations transformative University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. We are committed to a culturally and intellectually diverse community and we seek qualified candidates to contribute to the universitys mission.

Your work will directly support student scholarships faculty research and campus improvements that benefit generations of Mountain with disabilities who anticipate needing an accommodation for any part of the interview or hiring process may contact LehighsAccommodations Specialist.
The duties of this position may allow the employee to work partially remote as deemed appropriate by their supervisor
Variable Shifts/Schedule
Ability to work evenings and/or weekends as needed
This position is responsible for driving University-owned vehicles as a routine function therefore a valid Drivers License and a good driving record is required

Successful completion of standard background checks including but not limited to: social security verification education verification national criminal background checks motor vehicle checks PATCH FBI fingerprinting Child Abuse Clearance and credit history based upon the requirements of the position.

Only complete applications will be considered therefore please complete the application in its entirety. Once the posting is removed from the website applications may no longer be allowed to be completed.

Required Experience:

Director

Position Number: S87030

This position is a Grade: 9 - 40 with an approximate salary range of $55200 - $67180 and is subject to change based on experience skills and qualifications.