George Eastman Circle Associate Director - University of Rochester : Job Details

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**Job Location (Full Address):**

220 Hutchison Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14620

**Opening:**

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

100006 Ofc Sr Vice Pres Advancement

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URG 110

Compensation Range:

$60,431.00 - $84,603.00

_The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations._

**Responsibilities:**

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Develops, plans, designs and implements various fundraising programs. Cultivates and solicits new funding opportunities and development strategies for a broader base of donors. Identifies potential grant opportunities and oversees the preparation of proposals. Encourages alumni, students, parents and friends to renew their ties to the organization by making annual gifts. Identifies and prioritizes donor prospects, and works with a portfolio of assigned prospects to establish ongoing relationships. Develops fundraising strategies, and assists with designing and managing language for the annual giving appeals.

As a member of the Office of Annual Giving Programs, the Associate Director, George Eastman Circle (GEC) will work within a team environment toward the successful implementation of leadership annual giving at the University of Rochester. This position will report to the Executive Director and work across the diverse matrix of schools and units to raise current use funds for the University of Rochester. This position will require regular travel to assigned regions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Through a minimum of 125 face-to-face personal visits per year, virtual visits, telephone conversations, and email correspondence; initiate and/or strengthen relationships George Eastman Circle prospects. Regular travel to assigned regions will be expected.

Create strategies for and solicit donors capable of contributing gifts of $1,500 to $50,000, as well as soliciting lower dollar amount annual fund gifts raising more than $200,000 in annual fund commitments per fiscal year.

Collaboratively establish donor strategies for key leadership annual giving prospects. Develop relationships with Advancement officers across schools and units (i.e. School of Arts & Sciences, Hajim School, Athletics, etc.) to steward George Eastman Circle members; collaborate with regional officers to coordinate solicitation and engagement strategies for key prospects.

For assigned affinity groups and classes celebrating a Reunion each year or for special class program campaigns; assist with key fundraising goals and strategies to identify, prioritize, and solicit leadership giving prospects.

Collaborate with Reunion and Class Programs, and Affinity teams as needed to ensure informative communications and a successful experience for prospect.

Update ?funding product knowledge? through regular meetings with school-based colleagues.

Attend trainings on UR Advancement fundraising protocols and procedure.

Honing of professional solicitation skills through conferences, training, and individual mentoring when possible.

Other Duties as Assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

Bachelor?s degree.

5-7 years of relevant experience is required, or a combination of education and experience.

Superb oral, written, and interpersonal skills required.

Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, working both independently and within a team.

Strong relationship-building skills, able to interface with alumni, donors, volunteers, leading faculty, administrators and trustees.

Ability to travel regularly and to work occasionally on weekends and evenings.

Ability to work collegially within Advancement and across all University units.

Sound judgment and experience handling confidential information.

Ability to effectively solicit and close gifts.

Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Word & Excel and Internet research capabilities.

Exceptional ability to think strategically and analytically.

Strong initiative, creativity, and attention to detail.

High energy level, sense of humor, enthusiasm, and flexibility are a must.

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