Posting Details
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POSTING INFORMATION |
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Internal Title |
Senior Director, Annual Giving |
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Position Type |
Unclassified |
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Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration |
Administration |
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Pay Band |
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Level |
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Department |
Alumni Affairs |
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Job Purpose |
The Senior Director, Annual Giving, leads the Alumni Affairs annual giving unit in developing and executing the strategy for soliciting and stewarding the College’s alumni, students, parents, and faculty/staff for annual gifts up to $5,000.
Ensures the strategy aligns with the priorities of the IA Division and the strategic plan of the College to maximize annual support and donor participation. Collaborates closely with the Vice President, Alumni Affairs, and the Senior Director, Alumni Engagement,
to set and achieve ambitious annual goals for total donors, renewal rates, and amounts raised. Analyzes giving data to support a healthy pipeline for larger gifts to the College. |
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Minimum Requirements |
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five years of demonstrated relevant experience in production management, marketing, and fundraising. Staff supervision and professional experience working in higher education preferred. Candidates with
an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply. |
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Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities |
A demonstrated understanding of sophisticated fundraising and marketing techniques, volunteer management, donor relations, and stewardship. Proven ability to reach aggressive goals. Facility working with a relational database or CRM (i.e.,
Raiser’s Edge). Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. A dedicated commitment to personnel management, teamwork, and collaboration with colleagues from across the institution. |
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Additional Comments Regarding Position |
Must be able to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends. Some travel is required. |
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Special Instructions to Applicants |
Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. *Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements. Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check. All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu. |
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Salary |
*$85,000 - $95,000 |
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Posting Date |
06/21/2023 |
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Closing Date |
07/20/2023 |
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Benefits |
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Open Until Filled |
No |
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Posting Number |
2023115 |
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EEO Statement |
The College of Charleston is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion,
national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. |
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Job Duties
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Job Duties |
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Activity |
Leads development and execution of the annual giving communication, solicitation, and stewardship production plan with an emphasis on renewals and reinstatements. Collaborates with vendors and internal stakeholders to plan direct mail,
email, phone, text, and social media outreach. Manages the program budget and analyzes expenditures for cost efficiencies. |
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Essential or Marginal |
Essential |
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Percent of Time |
40 |
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Activity |
Oversees planning and execution of the major annual giving campaigns, including, but not limited to: President’s Letter, Alumni Pep Supper, Calendar Year End, CofC Day, Share Your Chair, Fiscal Year End, annual donor renewal campaigns,
and event-affiliated donations (Fall and Spring Alumni Weekends, Club events, etc.). Emphasizes multi-year giving opportunities. Leads program analysis, reporting, and refinement through benchmarking, measurements, using state-of-the art annual giving techniques
and analytics to maximize results. |
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Essential or Marginal |
Essential |
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Percent of Time |
30 |
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Activity |
Partners with the Vice President, Alumni Affairs, to engage the Alumni Association Board of Directors and its Give Back Committee to support alumni annual giving and stewardship initiatives. Develops and fosters close relationships with
university partners (President’s Office, Athletics, Student Affairs, Facilities, Deans, Department Chairs, etc.) to meet and exceed goals for annual support and donor participation. |
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Essential or Marginal |
Essential |
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Percent of Time |
15 |
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Activity |
Establishes and clearly communicates expectations to staff for performance goals and objectives. Provides frequent, constructive feedback, including interim evaluations as appropriate. Ensures staff have the necessary knowledge, skills,
and resources necessary to accomplish goals. Completes bi-weekly leave reports, evaluations, and individual work plans by established deadlines with proper documentation. Considers opportunities for relevant professional development as appropriate. Addresses
and documents performance issues as they occur. |
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Essential or Marginal |
Essential |
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Percent of Time |
15 |