Assistant Director, Donor Experience & Engagement

Northern Kentucky University; Cold Spring (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Kentucky University seeks an Assistant Director of Donor Engagement to enhance fundraising impact through donor experiences and timely acknowledgments. The role supports University Advancement by coordinating donor programs, events, and engagement touchpoints that connect giving to university priorities.

Responsibilities include managing donor relations activities, maintaining the donor database, and providing programmatic support for donor visits and stewardship initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of related work experience required.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Creativity and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Commitment to NKU's mission and values.
• High ethical standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and donor management software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate donor experiences to connect giving to impact through storytelling, beneficiary connections, and events.
• Coordinate and execute the acknowledgment process with personalized donor thank-you communications.
• Develop customized donor programs and giving societies to recognize milestones and engagement.
• Manage donor relations events throughout the year.
• Maintain knowledge of university priorities to identify ongoing engagement opportunities for donors.
• Provide admin support for donor visits and general donor relations operations.
• Maintain NKU's donor database and ensure touchpoints are accurately captured.
• Create a resource outlining on-campus engagement and giving opportunities for donors and staff.

Skills

Donor relations

Event coordination

Communication

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Microsoft Office

Job description

Northern Kentucky University seeks an Assistant Director of Donor Engagement to enhance fundraising impact through donor experiences and timely acknowledgments. The role supports University Advancement by coordinating donor programs, events, and engagement touchpoints that connect giving to university priorities.

Responsibilities include managing donor relations activities, maintaining the donor database, and providing programmatic support for donor visits and stewardship initiatives.