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Position Information

Position Title Assistant Director, Laurentian Engagement & Annual Giving

FLSA Non-Exempt

Primary Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Annual Giving, the Assistant Director of Laurentian Engagement and Annual Giving will be responsible for the overall management and execution of the University’s youngest alumni (last five years of graduates) and student philanthropy and engagement programs. This includes identification, recruitment, and management of young alumni volunteers, including for the 1st and 5th reunions, and annual fund solicitations at participation-based and leadership levels. The Assistant Director will assist in planning and staffing fundraising events and other regional events designed for young alumni. S/he also works closely with the associate director of annual giving (reunion and leadership giving) to develop cultivation plans and solicitation strategies for leadership and reunion young alumni annual fund prospects. S/he will manage and support undergraduate philanthropic engagement and fundraising efforts through class committee work and by hiring and managing student workers.

Duties/Responsibilities

[50%] Manage Young Alumni Class Philanthropic Programs

+ Work with key young alumni volunteers to create a positive culture for philanthropic support.

+ Participate in direct mail, social fundraising, and email appeal development, and travel to meet with first through fifth year-out alumni to secure annual support and promote volunteer recruitment.

+ In partnership with Laurentian Engagement staff develop a slate of young alumni focused events.

+ In partnership with the Associate Director of Laurentian Engagement and Associate Director of Annual Giving, identify, recruit, train, and manage Reunion Committees for the 1st and 5th milestone Reunion classes.

+ Maintain a portfolio of young alumni “future prospects” that are a priority for visits and for leadership solicitations.

[20%] Manage and support the undergraduate giving program

+ Work with class committees to develop class appeals and solicitations, with special emphasis on the Senior Class Capstone Gift Committee and Senior Capstone Chair recruitment.

+ Develop a culture of philanthropy on campus by helping to market and plan student participation in University Advancement sponsored events and annual giving fundraising campaigns.

+ Recruit and hire students to work for the Laurentian Engagement and Annual Giving Office. Students will support annual giving solicitations and stewardship efforts, as well as provide event support throughout the year.

[20%] Travel to meet with Laurentian donors, prospects, volunteers, and staff off-campus events as assigned.

[10%] Perform other duties as assigned or requested to meet departmental goals and objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree required.

+ A minimum of one year of experience in higher education, fundraising, sales, marketing, or a related field required. Comparable undergraduate experience in development, alumni relations, admissions, communications, athletics, or student life will be considered.

+ Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

+ Exposure to using relational databases; experience with The Raiser’s Edge and GiveCampus preferred.

+ Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team, build effective relationships, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

+ Ability to develop strong relationships with Laurentians with the highest degree of professionalism.

+ A willingness to travel and to work some evenings and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

Salary $24.04 per hour

Status (FT, PT, Seasonal, Temp) Full-time (12 months)

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number ST01400

Desired Start Date

Open Date (to accept applications)

Close Date (date applications will not be considered)

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

Interested and qualified applicants should complete the online application form and upload required documents in the “applicant documents” section of the form.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position may be directed to Kate Wells, Associate Director of Laurentian Engagement and Annual Giving, [email protected].

All offers of employment are contingent upon the finalist successfully passing a background (including criminal records) check.

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

+ Resume

+ Contact Information for 3 Professional References

Optional Documents