Associate Director of Annual Giving, Leadership Societies

Job Details and Requirement

BASIC FUNCTION :

The Office of Annual Giving is seeking an individual with broad fundraising experience to support alumni and parent Annual Giving initiatives, leadership annual giving societies, and to fundraise for Claremont McKenna College (CMC).

The individual in this role is responsible for programmatically managing the Res Publica Society (RP), Res Publica Associates (RPA), the President’s Leadership Society (PLC) in order to hit annual and Reunion Giving goals as developed in conjunction with the Director of Annual Giving.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

In collaboration with the Director of Annual Giving, the Associate Director works both independently and collaboratively to perform the following essential duties and responsibilities :

Manage solicitation and stewardship plans for RP and RPA renewals and prospects, including postal and email appeals, student phonenite and staff calls, and limited event details.

Manage the programmatic elements of the PLC by tracking membership, communicating with relationship managers regarding prospects and potential upgrades, planning events for PLC members during family-focused events, and serving as a resource for all PLC families.

Ensure solicitation of key prospects annually with added emphasis on those alumni in major Reunion years (50th, 25th, 10th, 5th).

Educate donors and Reunion volunteers about the impact of their gifts and importance of giving to secure multi-year upgrades from the 5th, 10th, and 50th Reunions.

Manage assigned Reunion committees collaborating with fellow Alumni Weekend / Reunion Staff Class Liaisons to maximize awareness of the Res Publica Society and Res Publica Associates in order to hit Reunion Giving goals.

Partake in end-of-calendar and end-of-fiscal year solicitation efforts with team members to help reach departmental dollar and participation goals.

Report on progress of Society and Reunion gifts through the Raiser’s Edge database and Business Intelligence reports. Identify gaps and opportunities in the Annual Giving pyramid.

Participate in campus events and off-site CMC events; related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS :

EDUCATION : B.A. or B.S. degree required; or any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

EXPERIENCE :

A minimum of three or more years of direct fundraising, sales, or similar experience with demonstrated capacity to organize and manage programs is required for this position.

Experience with leadership giving societies and / or alumni class giving is strongly preferred.

Requires a strong self-starter, exceptional interpersonal skills and an ability to interface professionally and diplomatically with alumni, parents, administration, faculty, and students.

Strong computer / database skills, preferably with CRMs and spreadsheets, and an ongoing ability to learn is required.

Familiarity with advanced features of the Microsoft Office suite of products, such as power point, mail merges, and vlookups, is preferred.

Raiser’s Edge experience is preferred.

Ability to work collaboratively with volunteers and volunteer groups required with demonstrated ability to lead others towards a common goal.

Superior organizational skills, exceptional follow-through, and an ability to work well with others required.

Must be strongly detail-oriented.

Must be flexible and adaptable.

Ability to work well in high pressure / touch customer service situations and work well under deadlines while balancing multiple deadlines simultaneously.

Ability to work in a team that emphasizes measurable objectives.

Promote a team atmosphere where creativity, fun, excitement, and a high level of motivation and extraordinary achievement are valued.

Must be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends.

Strong customer service background preferred.

Knowledge of selective, private higher education landscape is preferred

LICENSES :

A valid driver’s license is required.

HOURS : The regular hours for this position are 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Weekend and evening work will at times be expected.

Travel will be required. Regular hours may vary due to needs of the College or department. This is a 12-month, year-round position.

CLASSIFICATION AND STATUS :

This is an exempt, full-time, benefits-eligible position.

IPEDS Category Job Code : Other Professionals

APPROXIMATE PAY RANGE :

$74,000 - $78,000 PER YEAR

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : Sedentary (up to 10 lbs.)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY : None

GROOMING AND APPEARANCE : The Claremont Colleges seek to maintain a neat and professional image at all times.

BACKGROUND CHECK : The successful candidate will be required to undergo a full consumer background check. Employment is contingent on the satisfactory results of the aforementioned, in addition to compliance with requirements cited in this job description.