Director of Annual Giving & Courier Program
- Employer
- Frontier Nursing University
- Location
- Kentucky, United States
- Salary
- Salary Commensurate with experience
- Closing date
- Sep 30, 2022
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- Position Type
- Fundraising, Alumni Affairs, Donor Relations, Fundraising Administration, Major Gifts, Planned Giving, Special Events, Administrative, Office Administration, Other Administrative
- Fields
- Education, For-Profit Companies
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Summary:
The Director of Annual Giving and Courier Programs will plan, organize, implement and evaluate a strategic annual giving plan for Frontier Nursing University. The Director will also plan, organize, implement, and evaluate the university’s Courier Program by establishing local healthcare relationships, and mentor the individuals selected for this annual summer internship program. The Courier Program is a critical component of FNU’s annual giving program as program alumni are some of our staunchest supporters. The Director will collaborate with colleagues in FNU’s Advancement Office and many others at the university to coordinate annual giving solicitations and Courier Program engagement.
Supervisor Responsibility:
In order to be successful, the Director will need to work closely with all members of the Advancement Office, in addition to multiple other FNU staff and faculty leadership. The Director will not have supervisory responsibility.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Annual Giving (65%)
Courier Program (35%)
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Plan, develop and implement a
strategic plan of action with objectives, timelines and evaluation
plans for the annual giving program, to include identification,
cultivation and solicitation of annual gifts from alumni, past
Couriers, parents, friends, faculty and staff.
Plan, develop and implement a
strategic plan of action with objectives, timelines and evaluation
plans for the Courier program, to include the identification of
community health partners and Courier program assignments each
summer; recruit members to, manage and facilitate the Courier
Advisory Committee; assist with the development of communication
materials about Couriers; work with the Development Assistant to
manage and update Courier data in FNU’s designated CRM.
Design and conduct mass solicitation
programs via direct mail, phone, email and online
giving.
Ensure gifts of this nature are
renewed; strengthen monthly giving and mid-level donor programs;
work in coordination with the External Relations Coordinator to
ensure donors are properly recognized in FNU publications and
beyond; work in coordination with the Sr. Director of Development
and Alumni Relations and the Chief Advancement Officer to identify
prospective major donors.
Identify, select (with committee
input), mentor, manage, and serve as the primary contact to a pool
of 8-10 Couriers prior to the program each summer, during the
6-week program, and after program completion; engage former
Couriers in programmatic work.
Develop and implement a plan of
reporting annual giving & Courier needs, progress and impact to
the university and external constituents, in context of the
university’s strategic plan and vision.
Serve as an advocate for FNU’s annual
giving and Courier programs to staff, faculty and potential
donors.
Ensure the timely and consistent
production of monthly and year-to-date reports.
Stay abreast of annual giving trends
and strategies including social media and other digital fundraising
tactics; coordinate with marketing staff for
implementation.
Provide service to the University
through activities such as involvement in FNU shared governance
(e.g. committees, workgroups), FNU sponsored activities (e.g.
charity drives, community-outreach activities), and/or service to
the profession (e.g. presentations, profession organization
committee work).
Adhere to the elements of the Culture
of Caring
Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities
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Proficiency in utilizing information
technology, including computer skills and Google suite of
applications
Strong written and verbal
communication skills
Preferred experience in a healthcare
or education field
Ability and willingness to travel as
needed (frequent local travel for the Courier Program, occasional
regional or national for donor visits or conferences)
knowledge and ability to create,
execute and/or support, and oversee a comprehensive annual giving
and Courier program plan, as well as:
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Proven skills and ability to manage
multi-phase projects from inception to completion, including the
ability to build consensus among team members and balance multiple
concurrent priorities.
Demonstrate analytical and
fundraising skills with the ability to recognize opportunities,
identify critical, high pay-off activities and prioritize them to
attain goals.
Openness to new ideas and their
implementation. Ability to react and adapt to changing situations
appropriately.
Ability to listen carefully to and
understand needs, both internally and externally, and proactively
respond to those needs in a consistent and timely
manner.
Must be detail-oriented,
well-organized, focused and goal-oriented, with a high level of
initiative.
Education and Experience
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Masters Degree preferred, or a
Bachelor's degree with significant relevant experience
Minimum of 4 years experience in
fundraising, program coordination and project management work
Physical Requirements:
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Ability to lift up to 35lbs
Reporting Relationship:
The Director of Annual Giving and Courier Programs reports directly to the Chief Advancement Officer.
Work Location:
Remote
Versailles, KY
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