Director of Annual Giving

 

Primary Role

Strengthen and maintain relationships through cultivating, soliciting and providing stewardship of annual gifts in support of Juniata College from all constituencies.

Typical Duties & Responsibilities

  1. Develops and implements a coordinated annual fund campaign schedule to solicit contributions including mailings, phone-a-thons, corporate matching gifts, senior class gifts, and restricted annual fund initiatives.
  2. Recruits and trains a large and diverse group of volunteers to support fund raising campaigns including representatives of trustees, alumni, parents, faculty, staff, students and friends.
  3. Evaluates and reports on the effectiveness of the annual campaign. Analyzes outcomes and supporting data to plan for subsequent campaigns.
  4. Reports to donors, on a consistent basis, how their gifts have impacted Juniata College and its students.
  5. Collaborates with the marketing and alumni teams to promote annual gifts, e.g. website, Juniata magazine, campaign materials.
  6. Performs related duties as assigned.

Supervision Required/Given

The Director of Annual Giving works under general guidance and directions, working collaboratively with diverse individuals and groups. The director supervises the efforts of two administrators and one support staff person.

Position Qualifications

  1. Knowledge and abilities normally acquired through a Bachelor's Degree in business, management, marketing, or another relevant subject area.
  2. At least three years progressively responsible administrative fund raising experience sufficient to demonstrate competency and capability with: campaign planning and management, budget planning and management, staff recruitment and supervision, and marketing and promotion. Telemarketing experience a plus.
  3. Must be willing to travel and work non-traditional hours.
  4. Computer literacy with the knowledge and understanding of the Microsoft Office Suite, Internet research, and database management.