Description
POSITION OBJECTIVE
The associate director of institutional partnerships will work with the executive director of institutional partnerships, senior leadership, and development officers to execute a comprehensive stewardship program for the university relations and development division encompassing the largest university donors (top 200 in giving and endowment size). Often on behalf of the university president or senior vice president, the associate director will provide consistently high-quality written communication to and about specific donors to recognize their contributions, with a goal of inspiring continued engagement and financial support of the university. The associate director will gather necessary information to ensure the integrity of the university's relationship with the donor.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Initiate and manage customized stewardship reports for a portfolio that includes the largest university donors (top 200 in giving and endowment size), and special reporting as appropriate from the university. Partner with development officers and other development colleagues as necessary and oversee customized stewardship reports based on donor relationships. (60%)
Plan and manage leadership and principal gift stewardship programs. Develop multi-faceted strategies to thank and recognize donors through print and digital media, including ideas for re-purposing content for other stewardship projects. Collaborate with development colleagues and other internal partners to engage students, faculty and staff in creative gratitude stories and messaging. Coordinate all necessary activities to curate messages of gratitude, which may include but is not limited to personal interviews, video and/or photo sessions, social media outreach, collection of personally written notes and other activities. Create content to be sent to donors through various print and digital media and manage distribution of messaging. (35%)
NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Serve as a resource and consultant for the acknowledgment program. (2.5%)
Provide staffing support for high-level events throughout the year, with a particular emphasis on trustee and donor engagement. (2.5%)
Perform other duties as assigned. (<1%)
CONTACTS
Department: Frequent contact with senior associate vice president, executive directors, senior directors, and other department and university relations and development staff as required to perform essential functions.
University: Contact with the President's Office, Provost's Office, development officers, senior staff in colleges and management centers, faculty and staff as required to perform essential functions.
External: Direct contact with trustees, donors, and alumni as required to perform essential functions.
Students: Direct contact with scholarship recipients and other students as required to perform essential functions.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
No supervisory responsibility.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: 5 or more years of professional experience; experience in dedicated writing or writing intensive position, development and/or higher education preferred.
Education: Bachelor's degree required.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Exceptional writing proficiency is required as is a high standard for accuracy and efficiency, including strong proofreading and editorial skills.
Ability to adapt writing to various styles to reflect the true voices of senior leadership.
Must demonstrate proven ability to identify and resolve problems and generate appropriate responses to complex issues.
Attention to quality and detail are essential.
Outstanding communication and creative skills required. Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors, and customers face to face.
Flexibility, tact, approachability and responsiveness are required. Ability to discreetly handle sensitive information is essential.
Demonstrate ability to review, integrate and accurately synthesize large amounts of data and new information.
Ability to recommend improvements to processes as needed.
Available to work outside of regular office hours as required. Ability to meet consistent attendance.
Computer proficiency, with broad knowledge and experience using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and donor database(s). Ability to learn new programs.
Ability to meet consistent attendance.
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 of commitment and interest.
WORKING CONDITIONS
General office environment, some evenings and weekend hours will be required.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: 5 or more years of professional experience; experience in dedicated writing or writing intensive position, development and/or higher education preferred.
Education: Bachelor's degree required.
