Associate/Assistant Director of Donor Relations

Denison University; Granville (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Denison University is seeking an Associate/Assistant Director of Donor Relations to manage donor engagement and stewardship activities. This role involves coordinating fund reporting, overseeing student acknowledgment programs, and collaborating with various departments to enhance donor relations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience, along with strong communication and organizational skills. Join a vibrant community focused on philanthropy and student success.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in stewardship, fundraising, or a related field.
• High level of professionalism and ability to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Manage the endowed fund reporting process efficiently.
• Oversee the student acknowledgment program for scholarships.
• Lead on- and off-campus annual stewardship events.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Collaboration

Creativity

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Google Suite

Raiser’s Edge

Job description

Associate/Assistant Director of Donor Relations

Position Title Associate/Assistant Director of Donor Relations

Position Number

Position Number A00092

Pay Grade Level AD 01

Department

Department Advancement Operations

Posting Number

Posting Number S 121301457

Full or Part Time

Full or Part Time Full Time

Number of Months

Position End Date

FTE

FTE 1

Work Schedule

Basic Function

Manage the endowed fund reporting process efficiently to support the college’s stewardship efforts. Oversee the student acknowledgment program for designated scholarships, stipends, and awards.

Essential Job Functions

Coordinate and manage the endowed fund reporting process, which provides impact information for the college’s most generous benefactors. Secure fund reporting information from academic and administrative offices to provide endowed fund reports to donors who have made a significant gift to support current operations, capital projects, and/or endowed initiatives.

Administer a student acknowledgement program, which encourages students to thank donors for the scholarship funds they receive in their financial aid packages.

Collaborate with other departments across campus for summer scholars, summer stipends, financial aid scholarship assignments, fund assignments, and departmental awards.

Arrange and coordinate campus visits between scholarship donors and student recipients when appropriate.

Serve on the college’s Tree and Landscape Committee to keep the department apprised of any updates that may impact existing donor benches and trees.

Oversee the annual stewardship of donors who support a Chair or Professorship on campus.

Assist the Executive Director of Donor Relations with developing collateral material and messaging that honors a strong history of philanthropic giving.

Lead several on- and off-campus annual stewardship events.

Assist with the production of timely, personalized, and tailored correspondence for leadership donors.

Partner with the Executive Director of Donor Relations to support academic offices with their use of gift funds, identify any issues, and work across the college to recommend and implement solutions to ensure maximum impact of philanthropic dollars.

Participate in professional activities to stay current with trends in the field.

Participate as an active member of the University community by attending regular department meetings, campus events, and off-campus activities.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree. Five years of experience in stewardship, fundraising, or a related field. High level of professionalism and the ability to work collaboratively with a range of audiences, including faculty, students, advancement colleagues, university staff, and donors. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong ability to work with Google Suite. Ability to think both creatively and strategically about donor engagement. Strong organizational skills to effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects. Careful attention to detail. Flexible, positive attitude and ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience within a University setting. Raiser’s Edge experience or experience with databases.

Physical Demands

Basic office type work.

Contact(s)

Contact Phone/Extension

Contact Email

Open Date

Open Date 05/09/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Information

Denison University Background Check Statement

The final candidate will undergo a background check as a conditional offer of employment.

Denison University EEO Statement

Denison is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Title IX Notice: Sex discrimination is prohibited by federal law through Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Denison does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates including admissions and employment. For Denison’s official Notice of Non-Discrimination, please visit https://denison.edu/forms/non-discrimination-notice . You can learn more about Title IX at Denison at https://denison.edu/campus/title-ix .

Job seekers who may need a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources at [phone] or by email at [e-mail] .

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