Associate Director of Annual Giving

Vassar College

Associate Director of Annual Giving

Department: Office of Advancement
Duration of Position: Full year / Full time
Work Schedule:
Employee Type: Administrator
Posting Date: 07/24/2024
Union Representation: Not Applicable
Posting Number: AS524P
Pay Rate:
Compensation: The starting annual base salary range for this position is $68,890-$74,000.

When extending an offer, Vassar College considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, budget, and other market and organizational considerations. The starting salary range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of posting.

About Vassar College
Located in the scenic Mid-Hudson Valley, Vassar College is a highly selective, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Vassar stands upon the homelands of the Munsee Lenape.Vassar College is deeply committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and to promoting an environment of equality, inclusion, and respect for difference. The College is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and especially welcomes applications from veterans, women, individuals with disabilities, and members of racial, ethnic, and other historically underrepresented groups.Vassar College is a smoke-free, tobacco-free campus.Vassar College offers a comprehensive benefits package for administrators which includes: 22 vacation days for full time employees - prorated if not full time, unlimited paid personal and sick time for use at the supervisor’s approval. 14 paid holidays per year which includes the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day. A choice of three health plans (EPO, PPO, High Deductible), Participation in FSA, Dependent Care, and Transit programs. Voluntary, employee paid dental insurance plan. Life Insurance and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance Employer paid short-term and long-term disability programs. 403(b) defined contribution plan after one year of service. For more information, visit: https://offices.vassar.edu/human-resources/benefits-and-wellness/retirement/ New hires will be automatically enrolled in the SRA at a 4% employee contribution per paycheck. Tuition benefits for undergraduate programs: Eligible after applicable waiting period. For more information, visit: https://offices.vassar.edu/human-resources/benefits-and-wellness/tuition/

Position Summary and Responsibilities
Vassar College is mid way through its ambitious and historic $500 million comprehensive campaign that will deepen our investment in financial aid and student life, expand research opportunities for our world-class faculty, and provide critical support for curricular innovation, racial justice and community engagement, environmental sustainability, admissions and career education. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and ambitious team that is charged with growing Vassar's participation and raising $71 million across our five-year campaign.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of 200 highly rated prospects and lapsed donors with capacity ratings of $25,000 to $100,000.
• Meet with donors in-person to cultivate relationships with Vassar and solicit donors for a leadership annual fund gift of $1,500 or more.
• Partner with the Prospect, Development and Research team to identify unassigned donors in the tri state area.
• Promote current giving opportunities through the Fearlessly Consequential campaign and crowdfunding projects like Generation Vassar.
• Demonstrate to donors the impact of their giving. Provide information on college developments and programs relative to their interests.
• Maintain a broad knowledge of the College, such as admissions, athletics, the arts, etc.
• Collaborate effectively with other members of Annual Giving, Advancement Communications, etc. as part of a comprehensive multi-channel marketing program, including direct mail, email, social media and telefund channels.
• Identify potential major gift prospects to build our pipeline for our leadership gifts team.

Generation Vassar Team Lead

• Serve as the Vassar Fund team leader for the annual giving challenge, Generation Vassar.
• Host Generation Vassar info and debrief sessions with key stakeholders.
• In collaboration with Advancement Communications, develop an effective communication strategy to the Vassar community that includes direct mail, email, phonathon, and texting.
• Develop the social fundraising platform through GiveCampus for Generation Vassar.
• Make strategic recommendations through an annual report to improve the giving challenge based on industry best practices and debrief sessions.
• Recruit Generation Vassar advocates and social media influencers to highlight why they give to Vassar and fundraise during the challenge.
  
  

Qualifications
Required

• Two to four years of professional experience in direct sales, fundraising, or marketing; higher education fundraising experience preferred. Education and experience equivalencies will be considered.
• Ability to travel frequently (~two weeks per month).
• Adept at using social media, text, phone, and Zoom.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and goals as directed by supervisor.
• Ability to work with a high degree of flexibility in a highly-collaborative, fast-paced, and goal-oriented environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong work ethic and readiness to engage alums in a personalized manner.
• Skilled at navigating and using databases, familiarity with CRM systems and entering contact reports.
• Comfortably solicit donors on a daily basis, articulating a strong and compelling case for support.
• Follow high standards of ethical and honest relationships with donors and colleagues.
• May require occasional weekend and evening work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience working in annual giving at a higher education institution.
• Experience working as a frontline fundraiser, developing giving day challenges, and direct marketing.

Special Instructions to Applicants
To complete your on-line application, you will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and contact information for 3 professional references. All attachments must be in PDF format. Review of applications will begin immediately. If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources, 845-437-5820.

For full consideration applicants should apply by:

All applicants must apply online at: https://employment.vassar.edu/postings/4000.





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