Assistant Director of Annual Giving
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Job Location:
Peoria, IL - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 52000 - 62000
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Title: Assistant Director of Annual Giving
Department: Advancement
Reports To: Senior Director of The Bradley Fund
Appointment: Full-Time; 40 hours per week/12 months
Status: Exempt
The Assistant Director of Annual Giving is an important position with Bradleys Advancement Office with a focus on building new Annual Giving programs and driving data management in support of The Bradley Fund and other key Annual Giving programs. This full-time position requires the successful candidate to have familiarity with annual giving programs and working within complex databases. The Advancement environment at Bradley is based on a culture of teamwork collaboration goal-oriented strategic thought and positivity. This position will report to the Senior Director of The Bradley Fund.
Responsibilities
- Oversight of the management of select existing Annual Giving programs as determined by the Senior Director of the Bradley Fund.
- Develop and manage new programs and processes to support the success of the Deans Excellence Funds with a focus on best-practice elements and processes.
- Manage Annual Givings internal data segmentation tools Raisers Edge (Blackbaud) including actual data extracts and review of data for accuracy.
- Coordinate with Advancement team members to support Annual Giving data.
- Work closely with the Senior Director of the Bradley Fund to maintain and adapt all key solicitation project timelines based on donor response and team needs.
- More closely integrate Annual Giving with Advancement Services to provide stronger data-driven analysis of existing programs as well as the development of new ones.
- Work with the Director of Advancement Services to monitor data integrity.
- Analyze past and current efforts including the development of new monthly reporting packages to develop strategies and tactics to improve Annual Giving program results.
- Participate in the planning and implementation of ongoing special events including Day of Giving crowdfunding initiatives and others as developed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Strong interpersonal program management and communication skills.
- A high-level of sophistication and maturity in social and professional settings.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects independently and as part of a team.
- Adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced team-based environment.
- Demonstrated success in planning and implementing tasks/responsibilities using data.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelors degree.
- Experience in an Annual Giving or Advancement Services environment.
- Demonstrated skill in developing queries reports and dashboards and understanding both the importance and mechanics of data segmentation.
- Experience with Blackbaud Raisers Edge NXT and/or GiveCampus Platforms
- Working knowledge of Bradley University and its alumni constituency.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple projects competing priorities and challenging deadlines.
- Effective communication skills and are responsive when interacting with internal partners.
Work ArrangementsThis position is based on campus in Peoria Illinois and may occasionally require evening or weekend work.
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter resume and complete contact information for a minimum of three professional references with telephone numbers.
Please submit all materials at the time of initial application.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Employment with Bradley University is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
Bradley University offers a competitive benefits package including health dental vision life and disability coverages FSA HSA and retirement plan options. Bradley also offers significant higher education cost savings for employees and dependents through the Tuition Remission program. Information regarding our benefits can be found here: University is a top-ranked private university in Peoria Illinois offering nearly 6000 undergraduate and graduate students opportunities choices and resources to build their futures. Innovation action and collaboration drive Bradley students to generate ideas and create solutions that remake the world around them. Our comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate academic programs includes business communications education engineering fine arts health sciences liberal arts and sciences and technology.
Bradley University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The administration faculty and staff are committed to attracting qualified candidates from underrepresented groups.
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Bradley is a top-ranked, private, university in Peoria, Illinois, providing 5,400 students resources not found at small colleges, and more personalized experiences than large universities. More than 185 academic programs are offered including business, communications, education, engin ... View more
