Asst Director Development Communications

University of Richmond; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Richmond is seeking an Assistant Director to manage the Spider Athletic Fund's strategic communications, stewardship programs, and signature events. The role reports to the Assistant Athletic Director of Annual Giving and drives donor participation strategies.

The successful candidate will collaborate with Advancement staff and Spider Athletics to align fundraising and donor relations with athletics operations. Hours are typically Mon-Fri with some evenings and travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in fundraising, marketing, or related field preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all Spider Athletic Fund Strategic Communications (60%).
• Organize and manage stewardship for the Spider Athletic Fund (20%).
• Signature Events and Operations (20%).

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Organization

Written & verbal communication

Collaboration

Creativity (storytelling)

Photoshop/InDesign

Confidentiality

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Photoshop

InDesign

Job description

The primary role is to manage the overall strategic communications strategy, organize and manage stewardship, and assist in signature events and operations for the Spider Athletic Fund.

Reporting to the Assistant Athletic Director of Annual Giving, the Assistant Director will collaborate and participate in successful solicitation activities by creating strategies to increase donor participation rates and donor giving.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead all Spider Athletic Fund Strategic Communications (60%)

• Be creative to tell the story of the Spider student-athlete experience and Spider Athletics
• Partner with Athletic Public Relations to ensure branding on all items related to external communications
• Contribute to the creation and implementation of the Spider Athletic Fund's solicitation and stewardship strategies, including direct mail, email, social media, and other related items.
• Produce creative content

Organize and manage stewardship for the Spider Athletic Fund (20%)

• Assist in managing and executing the plan for the Spider Athletic Fund stewardship chart, including the organization of all signature donor recognition events.
• Lead the Spider Athletic Fund's acknowledgment process.

Signature Events and Operations (20%)

• Lead all communications related to signature events
• Assist in the planning and preparation of event management and game operation efforts
• Partner with University Advancement, specifically the Office of Annual Giving and Donor Relations, to coordinate all communications and rapport building.

CONTACTS:

• Advancement Staff - for fundraising strategy and management
• Spider Athletics Staff - for effective partnership between fundraising and donor relations activities and athletics operations
• Alumni, parents, friends - for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
  

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT: Required to work some evenings and weekends in conjunction with Advancement, Athletics, or other University events.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, skills & ability:

• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, along with the ability to work with diverse internal and external constituencies
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, in conjunction with a comfort level of working in a fast-paced environment while handling multiple projects
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team environment
• Experience using Photoshop, InDesign, or other creative development software.
• Skill in use of personal computers, standard office software applications, and fundraising software
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Valid driver's license with a good 3-year driving history

Education & experience:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Experience in fundraising, marketing, or other related field preferred.

Scheduled Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; 38.75 hours per week; some evenings, weekends and travel required

Salary Grade Level 5: $43,867 to $58,136