Director of Donor Relations and Events

SUMMARY OF POSITION : The Director of Donor Relations and Events is responsible for Converse's comprehensive effort to acknowledge, recognize, and engage donors at all levels. This position is also responsible for the project management and operational oversight of special events which enhance external relations, support fundraising efforts, and bolster the organization's mission. As a member of the advancement team, this role is accountable for programmatic stewardship activity including broad-based and highly personalized reporting, creating and facilitating curated donor experiences, and overseeing the coordination of Institutional Advancement events.

The Director of Donor Relations and Events reports to the Vice President for Institutional Advancement and External Relations and is a member of the Institutional Advancement staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES / NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Leadership and Strategy (25%) :

• Coordinates with the President's Office the stewardship of high-level constituents and partners of the University, and coordination of donor-related events and visits.
• Works with the Philanthropy and Communications Teams to evaluate, adopt, promote, and steward Converse Giving Societies and related events.
• Supports metrics-driven donor relations activity in collaboration with Advancement Services and Philanthropy Officers.
• C onsults with Chief F inancial Officer and Investment Committee of the Board of Trustees to implement endowed fund spending policies, presenting to Trustees as required.

Event Management and Oversight (25%) :

Acknowledgment and Stewardship (20%) :

Fund Management and Reporting (20%) :

Engagement and Collaboration (10%) :

JOB QUALIFICATIONS :

Minimum qualifications :

Preferred qualifications :

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS :

GUIDELINES AND SUPERVISION : This position reports to the Associate Vice President of Institutional Advancement , and works closely with donors, campus constituents, the Institutional Advancement Division, alumni and other friends of the college. The role will manage interns and work-study students as needed. The nature of the work of this office requires this staff member to exemplify professionalism; this position works independently to steward donors, manage endowment and scholarship reporting, and provides support to the Institutional Advancement department for events, meetings, and management of relationships. This individual has a duty to exercise discretion, confidentiality and independent judgment with respect to matters of donor. The individual is also responsible for the recording of all data in DonorPerfect.

Work Schedule : Converse University standard operating hours; however, some nights and weekends may be required.

Licenses : None required.

DISCLAIMER : The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this classification. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

We believe that a diverse faculty and staff are essential to achieving academic excellence; thus, we strongly encourage applications from candidates from all racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.