Job Information
Providence College Assistant Director of Annual Giving in Providence, Rhode Island
Position Information
Position Title Assistant Director of Annual Giving
Overview
Implement and assist in the coordinated development of marketing strategies and tactics to achieve the College’s annual current-use unrestricted (The Fund for Providence College) and current-use restricted fundraising activities, as well as, increased donor engagement, with a focus on alumni participation.
Essential Duties:
Execute annual multi-channel giving campaigns to address the College’s priority of increasing revenue through The Fund for Providence College, effectively soliciting diverse segments including alumni, parents, faculty, staff, students, and friends.
Lead the creation and deployment of messaging around key initiatives such as giving days, primarily Friars Give, and other strategic programs, including giving societies, faculty and staff, student, parent, and reunion efforts, to further enhance fundraising success and achieve financial and participation goals.
Develop collateral and assets, including but not limited to web content, copy and paste language for proposals and social posts, designed to support colleagues in their work to secure current-use funds, primarily through The Fund for Providence College.
Build a robust retention program to ensure ongoing donor engagement within the annual giving program with a primary focus on renewing and upgrading donors through The Fund for Providence College.
Additional duties associated with strengthening the College’s annual giving program and culture of philanthropy.
Marginal Duties:
Perform all other duties as may be required.
Education and Experience Required
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required.
Three to five years’ experience in higher education, fundraising, non-profit, communications or stewardship or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with associated email marketing platforms and CRM system.
Proficiency using Excel and formulas for purposes of data analysis and/or Tableau, Good Analytics, etc.
Proven experience in fundraising communications, with a strong portfolio demonstrating the ability to communicate, solicit, steward effectively with large audiences.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen awareness of tone, style, and message consistency.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time
Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction
Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard
Communication skills using the spoken word
Ability to see within normal parameters
Ability to hear within normal range
Ability to move about
Employee Status Full Time
Salary Grade
Salary Information
Salary $70,000 to $74,000
Benefits
Providence College offers a comprehensive range of valuable benefits to eligible employees, which are designed to:
Promote the health and well-being of you and your family
Provide financial security while you are working
Build financial resources for retirement
Help you balance personal and work responsibilities
Provide educational opportunities for you and your family
These benefits include but are not limited to health, dental, 403b retirement plan, flexible benefits plan, tuition benefits, employee assistance plan, college paid basic life insurance and long-term disability insurance, and paid time off. To learn more, please visit our Employee Benefits website by clicking the following link: https://human-resources.providence.edu/benefits/
Union Status Non-Union
Shift:
If other, please enter regular schedule.
EEO Statement
Providence College does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, gender, except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, veteran status, or genetic information. The College will develop, and from time to time update, an affirmative action program and will insist on a good-faith effort on the part of its employees to comply with the program. The College will request and expect its agents and those with whom it conducts its affairs to meet the commitment of this important program.
Posting Detail Information
Requisition Number AS994P
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
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Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
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