Assistant Director of the Randolph Fund (54651)
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Job Location:
Lynchburg, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Assistant Director of theRandolphFund
FLSA Classification
Full-time exempt
Reports to
Director of the Randolph Fund
Job Description
Summary/Objective
The Assistant Director of theRandolphFund supports Randolph Colleges annual giving strategy by managing a large portfolio ofRandolph Fundprospects andhelping to buildstrategytoacquireretain and upgrade collaboration with theDirector of the Randolph Fundand partners across Institutional Advancement the Assistant Director helps move donors through the pipelinebyconsistent engagement personalized stewardship and targeted solicitation.
TheRandolphFund includes direct mail email and digital marketing a student calling/digital engagement program and volunteer/peer engagement (e.g. class-based outreach andReunion giving) including the Colleges annual Give position managesa portfolioof approximately 500 prospects with target gift opportunities up to$9999 anduses data and performance metrics to drive donor contact strategies and results.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Manage a portfolio of approximately 500 annual fund prospects (target gift opportunities up to $9999) and execute a consistent cadence of outreach qualification cultivation solicitation and stewardship via phone email digital channels and in-person or virtual visits asappropriate.
Set and achieve annual goals (dollars donors and retention/upgradeobjectives) in collaboration with the Directorof the Randolph Fund; trackprogress and adjust strategies based on performance.
Plan implement supervise track and analyze the student calling/digital engagement program; hire train schedule and manage student employees.
Apply data-driven strategies by producing and analyzing reports and queries within Raisers Edge including segmentation for acquisition retention upgrade and reacquisition andmaintainingaccuratecontact and engagement activity records.
Coordinate with colleagues to ensureappropriate referral/escalationof prospects based on capacity and engagement and to support integrated stewardship and impact messaging.
Support annual giving and engagement events and initiatives (including Give Day Reunion/WildCatWeekend and related stewardship activities) including committee or volunteer coordination as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned to support annual giving outcomes and overall advancement priorities.
Competencies
Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills; ability to convey donor impact clearly and compellingly.
Strong relationship-building skills; comfortinitiatingdonor conversations and making direct asks.
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities meet deadlines andmaintainstrong attention to detail.
Analytical and metrics-driven; able to interpret performance data and translate insights into action.
Proficiencywith CRM/database systems (preferably Blackbaud Raisers Edge) and related toolsthat feed the studentdigital outreach; ability to learn new platforms quickly.
High integrity and discretion in handling confidentialdonorand institutional information.
Collaborative team-oriented approach with a strong commitment to service and donor experience.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Student workers/callers (student calling/digital engagement program)
Work Environment
The position typically works in an office environment with occasional travel. Must prioritize work/office presence during critical giving times (e.g. calendar and fiscal year-end Give DayWildCatWeekendReunion). Must be available toworksome evenings and weekends particularly in support of student calling/digital engagement.
Physical Demands
May occasionally lift 1015 maywalk and/or bend in performance of the job function.
Travel Required
Up to 30% of time spent on travel forCollegebusiness may berequired.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelorsdegreeisrequired.
Minimum of two years of related experience preferably in annual giving fundraising higher education advancement nonprofit setting oranotherrelated field.
Preferred Education and Experience
Experience managing portfolios andsolicitinggifts via phone digital channels and/or visits.
Experience supervising or leading student employees interns or volunteers.
Experience withCRM anddigital fundraising platforms and/or giving day tools ()forfundraising.
Additional Eligibility Requirements
N/A
Work Authorization/Security Clearance Requirements
N/A
Affirmative Action/EEO Statement
If you are an applicant who requires reasonable accommodation to apply you may contact the Director of Human Resources. The Randolph community values and supports diversity and an inclusive environment. We are particularly interested in hiring candidates who will enrich the diversity of our campus. Randolph is an EOE employer.
Other Duties
Pleasenotethis job description is not designed to cover orcontaina comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that arerequired ofthe employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Experience:
Director
