Assistant Director of Philanthropy - Bowling Green, United States - Western Kentucky University

Description

Assistant Director of Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement

Job Description:
Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of current, lapsed and prospective leadership annual giving donors. Cultivate relationships with these donors via email, phone, social media, video conferencing and texting
Execute touchpoint cadences across portfolio to ensure consistent and relevant donor communication
Identify and troubleshoot challenges to donors' on-line giving and engagement experience and work with appropriate colleagues to address
Solicit donors to make new gifts, renew or upgrade. Promote philanthropic opportunities, such as university and college giving opportunities, crowdfunding projects, Day of Caring and alumni association membership
Responsible for raising $250,000 - $500,000 annually
Identify potential major gift prospects and collaborate and advance to colleagues, as appropriate
Collaborate effectively with other members of the Philanthropy, Strategic Operations & Appeals, Alumni Engagement and Donor Engagement & Communications teams as part of a comprehensive multi-channel marketing program
Maintain division core values (positive, accountable, resilient, feedback, professionalism)
Develop and maintain broad knowledge and network of contacts across the university, such as admissions, athletics, colleges and programs, for additional information and relevant content to share with donors, as well as demonstrate the impact of their giving. Share upcoming opportunities to attend events, volunteer, participate in alumni association activities/services, or otherwise deepen their engagement with the university, to lead to financial support.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Essential for Success

Use multiple cloud-based platforms simultaneously to gain information
Create strong professional relationships across mediums, especially via video conferencing
Provide excellent customer service
Comfortably solicit donors
Articulate a strong and compelling case for support
Apply creative and entrepreneurial thinking, while applying sound judgment and conducting oneself with integrity
Handle interpersonal relationships maturely, thoughtfully, and empathetically, including the ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Handle confidential material responsibly and interact professionally with a wide spectrum of individuals
Be fluent in the "menu" of engagement and philanthropic opportunities across the university (regional alumni events, on campus events, mentorship and volunteer opportunities, crowdfunding campaigns, fundraising priorities) to inform conversations and solicitations
Prioritize effectively
Physical Work Requirements

Continuous work at a computer with multiple monitors
Constant contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise)
Exposure to moderate noise, i.e. work colleagues, business office with computers, phones, and printers
Regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard
Regular, predictable attendance is required; may require occasional weekend and evening work
Regular requirement to work under strict deadlines

Requirements:
Bachelor's degree

Additional Information:
Salary: $46,100 - $55,000

An increase in base salary will be considered at the end of each fiscal year.

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Category: Staff

Department: Development Major Gifts
Locations: Bowling Green, KY

Closes: Open Until Filled
Type: Full-time
Ref. No.: 994913
Position ID: 175157