Assistant Director of Donor Experience 1
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Case Main Campus
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Must have
- Experience: At least 3 years of professional work experience in a related field required, preferably at least 1 year of fundraising experience.
- Education: Bachelor's degree required.
- Creative approach to strategically engaging members of an assigned portfolio, at mass and at a one-to-one level.
- Experience with digital platforms for engaging potential and current donors and embracing innovative approaches to fundraising using technology.
- Ability to inspire and share stories of impact verbally and through visual mediums.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive relationships and actively contribute as a member of working teams to achieve results. Must be able to work both independently and collaboratively w
- Ability to work independently, problem-solve, take initiative, set priorities, and handle multiple projects efficiently and effectively.
- Demonstrated optimism, perseverance, and a positive attitude.
- High degree of energy, creativity, flexibility, organization, and interpersonal skills as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Ability to interact with colleagues, super
- Available to work outside of regular office hours as required.
- Ability to meet consistent attendance.
- Computer proficiency (including Microsoft Office) and the ability to learn new programs.
- Demonstrated history of successful support, education, and advocacy for all students, aligned with the values, mission, and messaging of the university, while adhering to the staff policy on conflict
- Willingness to learn and work with artificial intelligence (AI) tools and technologies.
Full description
Salary Grade
Case Western Reserve University is committed to providing a transparent estimate of the salary range available for this position at the time of its posting. The salary range is between $49,257 and $62,311, depending on qualifications, experience, department budgets, and industry data.
Employees receive more than just a paycheck. University employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and a winter recess.
Job Description
POSITION OBJECTIVE
Reporting to director of leadership annual giving and donor experience, the assistant director of donor experience is responsible for the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of annual gifts from donors, alumni, parents, and friends with the responsibility of increasing retention and acquisition of donors. The incumbent will be a highly motivated professional deeply involved in building a donor pipeline to support university's fundraising goals using a variety of cutting-edge digital engagement tools to conduct personal outreach with their assigned portfolio. Functioning as a member of the central annual fund team, the assistant director is a generalist and is skilled at representing multiple schools/units and discussing priorities across the university. The incumbent is an excellent collaborator and works closely with school-based and central development and alumni relations colleagues. The assistant director of donor experience is responsible for the identification, cultivation and solicitation of annual gifts from donors, alumni, parents and friends with the responsibility of increasing retention and acquisition of donors. The incumbent will be a highly motivated professional deeply involved in building a donor pipeline to support university¿s fundraising goals using a variety of cutting-edge digital engagement tools to conduct personal outreach with their assigned portfolio. Functioning as a member of the central annual giving team, the associate director will work in partnership with school and college development colleagues and to raise local, regional, state, national, and international support and build the university's major gift pipeline
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Manage and build relationships with a portfolio of 750 - 1,000 annual giving prospects consisting of donors, alumni, parents, and friends with a giving potential in the range of $1,000 - $10,000; develop and implement strategic cultivation and solicitation strategies to develop relationships with these donors with an emphasis on achieving defined revenue and retention goals. Through the cultivation process, identify prospects that have the capacity and inclination to make a major or planned gift to the university. Work with school-based and central colleagues as well as partners in the Office of Strategic Giving to advance gift conversations to fruition. (50%)