Assistant Director for Constituency Engagement and Annual Giving

Hanover College; Hanover Township (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanover College in Hanover, IN seeks an Assistant Director for Constituency Engagement and Annual Giving to lead donor acquisition and retention initiatives. You will educate and engage current students and graduates of the last ten years, driving alumni participation and annual giving through strategic solicitation of employees and parents.

The role oversees the Student Philanthropy Committee, the Young Alumni Council, and major events like Giving Tuesday and 10-year reunion planning, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Minimum of three years of professional experience in fundraising and/or event management.
• Experience using Raiser’s Edge strongly preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability and motivation to work both independently and as part of a team toward stated and known goals.
• Competitive.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategies for donor acquisition and donor retention.
• Educate, engage, and solicit current students and graduates of the last ten years to enhance alumni participation.
• Contribute to annual revenue goals through cultivation and solicitation of employees and parents.
• Oversee Student Philanthropy Committee and Young Alumni Council activities, including reports to the Alumni Leadership Council.
• Lead events engaging graduates of the last decade and coordinate annual reunion activities.
• Promote a positive image of Hanover College and support a welcoming College environment.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Teamwork

Competitive

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Job description

Position:Assistant Director for Constituency Engagement and Annual Giving

Location: Hanover, IN

Job Id:258

# of Openings:1

Assistant Director of Constituency Engagement and Annual Giving

Primary Functions:

Oversee strategies and programming aimed at increasing donor acquisition and supporting donor retention. Contribute to a sustainable and robust alumni participation rate through the education, engagement, and solicitation of current students and graduates of the last ten years. Contribute to annual revenue goals through the cultivation and solicitation of employees and parents.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Oversee the Student Philanthropy Committee, including member recruitment, meeting management, and coordination of annual activities.
• Oversee Student Philanthropy Committee activities, including Student Activities Fair participation, Giving Tuesday strategies, involvement in the Donor Scholar annual event, Grateful Panther Days, Impact Hanover Day strategies, and involvement in the annual VIP donor event.
• Oversee the Young Alumni Council, including member recruitment, meeting management, and coordination of annual activities. Completes and submits reports to the Alumni Leadership Council, in partnership with the group’s representative to the Young Alumni Council.
• Act as lead for events aimed at engaging graduates of the last decade.
• Responsible for developing and implementing strategies aimed at acquiring and retaining alumni donors, with an emphasis on graduates of the last decade.
• Manage the 10-year Reunion, including committee recruitment and event logistics.
• Oversee engagement and solicitation strategies for employees.
• Oversee engagement and solicitation strategies for parents.
• Act as lead for Giving Tuesday, Athletics Day of Giving, and Impact Hanover Day.
• Prepare and submit reports related to administrative responsibilities for board reports.
• Contributes content related to administrative responsibilities to the annual Advancement Plan and calendar.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

N/A

N/A

Other Responsibilities:

• Promote a positive image of Hanover College and represent the College in accordance with the College’s mission, principles, and strategic plan.
• Support a welcoming College environment.
• Perform / complete other projects and tasks assigned by Associate Vice President for Advancement.

Qualifications:

• Education, Certifications, Training, Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• A minimum of three years of professional employment experience, with experience in fundraising and/or event management strongly preferred
• Experience using Raiser’s Edge strongly preferred
• Valid driver’s license
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability and motivation to work both independently and as part of a team towards stated and known goals
• Competitive

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• Physical stamina
• Ability to lift 10-15 pounds
• Ability to become a College authorized driver