Assistant Director, Annual Giving (Recent Alumni and Student Philanthropy Focus)
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When extending an offer, Colgate University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations.

Benefits

Current Benefits

Colgate University is proud to offer in-depth, competitive benefits that support the health and wellbeing of our employees and their family. The majority of benefits are effective on the date of hire.

We pride ourselves on the scope and quality of the benefits offered to our employees. We invite candidates to visit our Benefits page to learn more about our generous benefits package, which includes but is not limited to:

Health and Wellness:

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, behavioral health benefits, disability and life insurance, 403 B Retirement with employer core and matching contributions.

Paid Time Off:

Vacation time (varies based on position classification), sick time, 13.5 holidays including a Winter Recess between Christmas and New Year's and 3 floating holidays.

Paid Family Leave:

After six months of employment, employees become eligible for up to 12 weeks of paid time off up to 67% of salary to a state maximum for bonding with a newborn, adopted or foster child, caring for a family member with a serious health condition or to help after a family member has been deployed to active military duty abroad.

Continuing Education and Professional Development:

Employees and their spouse/domestic partner may take up to 2 courses per semester at Colgate, tuition free with a $20 per course registration fee.

Funding for work related courses to obtain an undergraduate or graduate degree related to your current position.

After 7 years of service in an eligible position an employee's eligible children may be awarded up to half of Colgate's tuition to attend an accredited college, university or trade school of their choice.

Along with a generous benefits package, additional perks unique to Colgate University include but are not limited to free on campus parking, free gym membership with discounts for family members, reduced Seven Oaks Golf Course memberships, University Bookstore discount, free library access, 3 free tickets for any regular season athletic home event, access to Colgate owned Bewkes Center and Glendening Boathouse, free access to all cultural events.

Department Statement

Founded in 1819, Colgate is a small, highly selective residential liberal arts college for students of talent who are preparing for lives of leadership and productive citizenship. Colgate University enjoys a strong tradition of philanthropy and engagement and is currently engaged in a historic comprehensive campaign with a goal of $1B. To date, the Campaign for the Third Century has raised over $600M towards this goal.

The Office of Annual Giving helps alumni, families, students, and friends contribute directly to the Colgate experience through support of financial aid, student life initiatives, academic programs, research projects, the arts, athletics, and more. The Annual Giving team is charged with boosting the alumni giving rate, meeting Colgate Fund goals ($10M in FY24) and driving Presidents' Circle membership including family and student membership. They achieve this goal through marketing, volunteer engagement, outreach, and events.

Accountabilities

The Assistant Director, Annual Giving (Recent Alumni and Student Philanthropy focus) is responsible for the development and execution of philanthropy programs for recent alumni (defined as alumni who have graduated in the last 13 years) and current students (which includes the senior gift initiative) with a goal of increasing student and recent alumni participation in giving to the University. Specifically, this position is:

* Responsible for the effective identification, recruitment, management, training, stewardship and engagement of student and recent alumni volunteers

* Accountable for the creation and delivery of programs and events to strengthen the connection and philanthropic engagement of student and recent alumni volunteers with an ultimate goal of increasing participatory giving

* Responsible for the effective identification, recruitment, management, and training of paid annual giving student fundraisers

* Accountable for the successful execution of marketing initiatives for students and recent alumni, as well as assisting with execution of general Annual Giving marketing initiatives

Technical Competencies

Name Data Synthesis and Use Description

Demonstrated expertise in relevant datasets sufficient to identify errors and inconsistencies in reports and data tables. Demonstrated expertise in data analysis sufficient to leverage effectiveness in pursuit of individual goals. Demonstrated ability to effectively articulate data needs with specificity with respect to fields and tables.

Name Opportunity Closing Description

Demonstrated ability to execute assigned tasks in fund raising and/or engagement opportunities that consistently add value to the execution of the steps to close the opportunity for defined targets. Ability to learn from opportunities that do not close and adjust going forward.

Name Proposal Advancement Description

Demonstrated ability to create and execute proposals, events, and programs that consistently achieve targeted goals and objectives of an assigned department. Demonstrated ability to identify and successfully pursue opportunities (and/or engagement) with assigned constituents (e.g. parents, alumni, foundations) and level (e.g. major donor).

Demonstrated ability to consistently craft proposals and influence constituents to contribute and/or engage toward key institutional priorities.

Name Relationship Building/Management Description

Demonstrated ability to execute a relationship-building model for a specifically defined and assigned function within Advancement.

Name Technology Description

Demonstrated ability to effectively access and navigate relevant technology systems used in advancement such as databases, CRMs, etc.

Behavioral Competencies

Name Personal Accountability for Results Description

Takes responsibility for decisions, performance, and outcomes; behaves in a responsible manner with a positive attitude; shows self-awareness and openness to feedback.

Name Effective Communication Description

Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills; shares information and seeks input from others; adapts communication to diverse audiences; protects private and confidential information.

Name Problem Solving and Decision Making Description

Analyzes and prioritizes situations to identify and solve problems; generates solutions to improve efficiency and quality; involves others in solving problems and making decisions; factors organizational goals into decisions; makes clear, transparent, and timely decisions.

Name Change Management Description

Responds positively to changing university initiatives and readily adapts behavior to maintain effective performance; understands the long-term direction of the university and can relate this to departmental area; adapts to new methodologies; identifies and acts on areas where change is appropriate.

Name Leadership and Teamwork Description

Applies skills and knowledge to provide a climate to achieve departmental and organizational success; balances individual and department goals; helps others perform at their best; builds productive relationships to enhance individual and organizational effectiveness; treats others with respect; resolves conflicts among team members.

Name Creativity and Innovation Description

Generates, explores, encourages, and implements innovative ways of creating strategic value for the university, division, department, and individual level; critically assesses the effectiveness of new initiatives.

Name Diversity and Inclusion Description

Demonstrates respect for people and their differences; understands the benefits of a diverse workforce; earns the trust and respect of others; includes and welcomes others; works to understand the perspective of others; promotes opportunities to experience diversity within our community.

Name Sustainability Description

Understands the impact of decision making and personal behavior in achieving the university's commitment to a sustainable and carbon-neutral campus; supports and advances the university's sustainability initiatives; influences others to use sustainable practices.

Requirements

Professional Experience/ Qualifications

* A minimum of two years of professional experience in fundraising, alumni relations, sales, marketing, event planning, non-profit organizations, and/or related fields

* Demonstrated experience developing and implementing programs and meeting measurable goals

* Experience or aptitude for measuring success and reporting on programs with quantitative and qualitative data

* Must be able to work collegially and effectively with a diverse group of alumni, students, faculty, and staff on a daily basis

* Enthusiastic commitment to advancing the University's mission

* Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications

* Providing staff support for Colgate's annual Reunion Weekend is a requirement of the position

Preferred Qualifications

* Professional and/or volunteer experience with annual giving, fundraising, alumni relations, marketing, and/or related fields in a higher education setting

* Experience motivating internal and external stakeholders to achieve mutual goals

Education

Bachelor's Degree required.

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