The Associate Director of the Annual Fund is a core member of the Alumni/Development Office team, responsible for driving both fundraising efforts and volunteer management for the Annual Fund, with a particular emphasis on engaging classes approaching or celebrating their five-year reunions. The Associate Director will work closely with the Director of the Annual Fund, leading personal solicitation efforts and developing and executing a comprehensive yearly strategic plan with both short-term and long-term objectives to achieve the Annual Fund's goals.
Key Accountabilities
Assist in the fundraising and volunteer management of classes celebrating their 5th through 70th reunions, personally managing signature reunion classes, including the 25th Reunion.
Develop and execute strategies for soliciting support for the Annual Fund from all constituents.
Oversee the creation of solicitation letters and other printed fundraising materials in collaboration with the Director of the Annual Fund.
Manage a portfolio of prospects in both reunion and non-reunion years to solicit leadership gifts, with personal visit goals determined in consultation with development colleagues.
Develop and implement strategies for soliciting multi-year and recurring gifts in collaboration with the Director of the Annual Fund.
Synthesize and analyze data to inform strategy and maximize results and prepare internal reports to track fundraising results and volunteer impact.
Support overall Annual Fund team efforts such as updating the Annual Fund website, crafting various letter and email solicitations, and strategizing on various fundraising initiatives such as Giving Tuesday, Philanthropy Day in February, and more.
Strategize with the Annual Fund and Communications teams on communications plans for various fundraising initiatives.
Assist the team with various mailings to include, but not limited to, mail list requests and segmentation strategizing.
Conduct outreach to constituents whose employers offer matching gift programs, informing them of the opportunity and assisting with the necessary steps to complete the matching gift process.
Collaborate with the Annual Fund team to develop and manage an inclusive and effective alumni volunteer program, including recruiting, training, organizing, and motivating volunteers.
Work with external vendors (GiveCampus, Double the Donation) who support the Annual Fund enterprise.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills and Knowledge
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Ability to manage and motivate a diverse group of volunteers
Ability and willingness to solicit constituents in person, over the telephone and Zoom, and via email
High level of integrity, creativity, and motivation; strong work ethic; goal-oriented; attention to detail
Ability to interact effectively with Alumni/Development Office colleagues, alumni, volunteers, and other members of the school community
Highly developed sense of confidentiality and propriety in dealing with sensitive information
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) required. Competence with Raiser's Edge desirable.
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