Responsibilities:
Under the guidance of the Associate Vice President for Development, the Associate Director for Annual Giving develops, prepares and executes comprehensive and strategic annual solicitation plans for both restricted and unrestricted annual giving, aimed at increasing total annual giving revenue and participation rates of the current student and young alumni constituencies. Highlights of representative responsibilities are summarized below. May perform other duties as assigned.
Portfolio management/philanthropy:
* Manage portfolio of prospects by conducting exploratory, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship visits. Goals for annual visits will be set at the beginning of each fiscal year.
* Develop strategies and engagement opportunities for the Emerging Philanthropists volunteer fundraising committee during current and future comprehensive campaigns.
* Responsible for collaborating with the Associate Vice President for Development and Assistant Director for Annual Giving Operations on the execution of Muhlenberg’s Mulementum day of giving program.
* Assist in the execution of the Mule Madness competition - Muhlenberg’s annual athletic fundraising effort.
* Manage events in collaboration with other campus departments/constituents.
Students:
* Educate and steward students on philanthropy and its impact.
* Oversee the Red Door Dialers program (yearly phonathon program).
* Coordinate efforts of student philanthropy through the senior class campaign.
* Organize student events including: Senior Wine and Cheese, Champagne Brunch, Bell Tower tours and other student engagement opportunities.
Alumni Affairs:
* Partner with the Alumni Affairs for Alumni Weekend (AW) outreach and helping to staff AW including working as a Development liaison for classes in the Reunion Giving program.
* Serve as an Annual Giving resource in all Alumni Board meetings. Provide timely updates on activity and philanthropic results.
* Design, develop and implement a robust Class Leadership Committee Chair (CLCC) program.
* Manage programming, education, solicitation and stewardship for Young Alumni appeals, Phonathons and T.H.A.W (Toast Heard Around the World).
Advancement Communications/Advancement Services:
* Responsible for managing the Advancement Communication project data to create and ensure accuracy and efficiency.
* Collaborate with the Advancement Services department on the creation of needed lists and reports for various appeals and activities.
* Build effective working relationships with key departments, administrators and faculty members to ensure a collaborative spirit in regards to fundraising efforts, specifically serving as a liaison between Advancement and assigned academic and administrative departments.
While no one person may possess all the qualifications listed below, the ideal candidate will have many of the following professional experiences and characteristics:
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree required.
* Demonstrated understanding of fundraising techniques, volunteer management, donor relations and stewardship.
* Excellent skills in analysis, organization and planning.
* Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging .
* Experience in higher education or non-profits, preferred, but not required.
* Ability to work in a self-directed fashion while serving as a member of a collaborative Annual Giving team.
* Demonstrated knowledge/proficiency with Google Workspace and fundraising software.
* Successful completion of satisfactory background checks.
To apply, upload your complete application package as a single PDF document. A complete application package includes: 1) cover letter; 2) resume; 3) separate diversity statement summarizing professional experiences and capacities that prepare you to contribute to our diversity, equity, and inclusion goals; and 4) names/contact information for three professional references.