Director of the Emmanuel Fund - Boston, MA, United States - Emmanuel College

Description

Job Description:

Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Development and Alumni Relations, the Director of the Emmanuel Fund leads the College in the planning, implementation and execution of a program that grows unrestricted annual support, primarily from alumni but also from other funding sources. Growing alumni support is also a critical measure of success.

Essential responsibilities will include:

Construct an annual giving program that results in a successful stream of projectable, predictable unrestricted income for the College, incorporating the following elements: direct mail, alumni leadership including an annual giving advisory committee and class fund chairs, reunion giving - supported and led by a reunion giving committee and reunion giving chairs for key classes, increase leadership gifts (of $2,500 or more for unrestricted purposes), parent giving, board giving, friends giving, phonathon and student giving.

Develop a coordinated matrix of communication and solicitation strategies involving email, direct mail, phone, personal visitation and volunteer engagement, all focused on shaping a sustainable tradition of annual support.

Focus on leadership giving ensuring each President's Society members has a personal solicitation strategy

Carry a portfolio of annual fund top donor/prospects

Focus on effective communication and solicitation activities within specific segments identified as having potential for the greatest growth.

Construct, in conjunction with Development Services, a set of weekly and monthly reports for the annual giving program to show growth, activity, status toward goals and to-date comparisons with prior years for context.

Manage in cooperation with Development Services the online giving program for the College recommending changes as needed to accommodate program needs and growth.

Work effectively with gift officers to gain strong participation in annual giving and build strategies for moving donors to higher giving levels.

Coordinate annual giving with campaigns for specialty constituents, such as trustees and alumni board members, in an effective fashion.

Create, develop and execute a highly effective and sustainable reunion committee volunteer program with a focus on increased giving and participation for milestone years.

Requirements:

A qualified applicant should have a Bachelor's degree with at least five years of senior level professional work and team management experience in annual giving or a related field.

Additional Information:

Emmanuel College seeks to create a working and learning environment that reflect the society and community in which we are located, and we actively encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

Unless otherwise stated above, this is an on-campus position. This is not a remote or hybrid position as employees are essential in order to provide a fully on-campus, residential college experience for our students and the community.

Application Instructions:

A complete application must include a cover letter, resume, a personal equity statement, and contact information for three references. Your personal equity statement should reflect your values as they relate to diversity, inclusion and belonging. Please include any initiatives you have undertaken and your personal and professional goals as it relates to DEIB.