Assistant Director of Donor 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

Position Title:

Assistant Director of Donor Engagement

Position Type:

Regular

About the Role:

The Assistant Director of Donor Engagement contributes to NKU’sfundraising success by designing and coordinating donor experiencesand connections to the impact of their giving. This position is aninstrumental part of University Advancement, ensuring donorsreceive timely thank you messages and are regularly engaged.

• Coordinate opportunities for donors to experience andunderstand the impact of their giving such as storytelling,donor/beneficiary connections, and other unique events, reports,and touchpoints that connect them to their philanthropy.
• Coordinate and execute the acknowledgment process, includingrouting, personalizing, and sending acknowledgments to donors toproperly and promptly thank them for their gifts, as well asregularly reviewing and refreshing acknowledgment content.
• In collaboration with other areas of University Advancement,coordinate customized donor programs, including various givingsocieties, to ensure we recognize donors’ special moments,milestones, and behavior.
• Manage various donor relations events throughout the year.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of university priorities, programs,and initiatives to identify ongoing engagement opportunities fordonors and prospects, including those within an assignedstewardship portfolio.
• Provide administrative support for donor visits and generaldonor relations operations, including packaging and mailing donorgifts, managing communications, and coordinating outreach.
• Maintain NKU’s donor database related to donor relations,ensuring touchpoints and outreach are captured accurately and keptup-to-date.
• Maintain a resource that identifies on-campus engagement andgiving opportunities to share with donors and friends as well asUniversity Advancement staff

Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related work experience required.Candidate must have:

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Creativity and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Commitment to the mission and vision of Northern KentuckyUniversity
• High ethical standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and donor managementsoftware (Raiser’s Edge) preferred

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

Some weekend/evening work is required