Assistant Director - Annual Giving

NU USA Northeastern University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Wellness & life

Retirement

Commuting & transportation

Job summary

The Assistant Director of Events and Annual Giving at Northeastern University Athletics will plan and execute fundraising events, stewardship programs, and communications to grow support from alumni and friends. You will collaborate with the Athletics Development team to implement event strategies and annual fund initiatives that align with department goals.

You will manage event budgets, coordinate alumni relations events, and produce donor reports and communications, while ensuring adherence

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2–5 years experience in event management, fundraising and/or marketing.
• Proven ability to interact with a variety of constituents.
• Excellent organizational and detail-oriented work.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Interest in aligning personal goals with department goals.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and implement events for the athletic department.
• Oversee budgeting, marketing, and follow-up communications for fundraising events.
• Develop growth initiatives to increase event-related revenue.
• Coordinate alumni relations focused events and recognition programs.
• Provide monthly donor reports and letters; lead stewardship for athletic donors.

Skills

Event management

Fundraising

Marketing

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

About the Opportunity

The Assistant Director of Events and Annual Giving will help advance the mission of Northeastern University and the athletics department by planning, organizing, and implementing all event, stewardship, and communication strategy to further our fundraising initiatives from alumni and friends of Northeastern Athletics. This position will work closely with the Athletics Development team and the Assistant Athletic Director, Annual Giving in developing and implementing strategies to achieve Athletics goals through events, and other Annual Fund initiatives. This position will organize and execute all fundraising events as well as assist with coordinating athletic alumni relations focused events. They will also plan and execute all stewardship initiatives for the annual fund within athletics, including reporting, letter creation, and events.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Event Management

• Create, manage and implement events for the athletic department that fall in line with the overall strategies set in place for stewardship and fundraising.
• Manage all communication, budgeting, marketing, and day of event activities as well as all follow-up communications and activities for fundraising events.
• Create and implement growth initiatives to provide increased revenue in support of the goals of the Department of Athletics.
• Husky Athletics Golf Classic.
• Hall of Fame Dinner Program.
• Anniversaries Program.
• Alumni Days and Fundraising Events.
• Special in-game recognitions (e.g., Hockey East 25th Anniversary Team).
• Work with coaches and other support staff to consult on all alumni events.

Athletic Donor Stewardship

• Provide high-level service and support for donors and prospective donors.
• Be able to provide monthly reports to coaches for thank you letters.
• Lead the stewardship process for all annual giving athletic donors for the Athletic Department.

General Athletics Administration

• Work with the AIS office of Central Advancement on gift processing items and reconciliation matters.
• Understand and effectively communicate the core values of the department (Leadership, Critical Thinking, Coach as Educator, Appreciation of Difference and Community Service).
• Understand and abide by all University, Conference and NCAA rules and policies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 2 - 5 years experience in event management, fundraising and/or marketing.
• Proven ability to positively and effectively interact with a variety of constituents.
• Organization and attention to detail is a necessity.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Strong interest in aligning personal goals with department goals.
• Proven ability to utilize innovation and creativity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree.
• Experience working in intercollegiate athletics.

Required Documents

Resume.

Position Type

Advancement.

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees.

• medical
• vision
• dental
• paid time off
• tuition assistance
• wellness & life
• retirement
• commuting & transportation

Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Compensation

Grade/Pay Type: 106S Expected Hiring Range: $48,610.00 - $66,838.75 With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.

Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact. Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The university’s residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver. Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment. Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.