Director of Advancement Services

Assumption University; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Assumption University in Worcester, MA seeks a Director of Advancement Services to oversee all Advancement Services functions within the Division of University Advancement. You will lead data analytics to drive fundraising outcomes, manage the Slate database, and ensure accurate gift processing and compliance with standards.

You will supervise staff, collaborate with multiple teams, and partner with Finance and stewardship to maintain a healthy donor pipeline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of five years development or relevant experience preferably in an academic setting.
• Extensive knowledge of relational databases and reporting tools; working knowledge of research techniques and processes.
• Ability to develop and report on data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the alumni/development database (Slate) lifecycle and data integrity.
• Ensure accurate recording of gifts, pledges, and related revenue.
• Collaborate with Advancement teams to support donor engagement and stewardship programs.
• Supervise staff and coordinate with external auditors and Finance.

Skills

Data analytics

Leadership

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Slate

Relational databases

Microsoft Excel

Reporting tools

Job description

Description

In support of the mission of the University, this position oversees all aspects of the Advancement Services (AS) functions of The Division of University Advancement. Reporting to the Vice President of University Advancement, the Director of Advancement Services works with the directors in each of the respective Development and Alumni & Donor Engagement areas to develop strategic plans that enhance the delivery of services to the division units, and evaluates the Advancement Services operational areas and implements systems, procedures, and policies which promotes efficiency, effectiveness, cooperation and collaboration between all areas.

This position is responsible for:

• Developing data analytics to drive fundraising outcomes
• Accountable for the timely and accurate acknowledgment of all gifts to the University.
• Provides oversight to ensure matching gift programs identifies, pursues and collects from matching entities

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sitting, standing, walking, and bending are required of this position. Use of a computer keyboard and computer screen for periods of time with close vision and the ability to adjust visual focus plus manual dexterity are required.

MENTAL DEMANDS:

The mental demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Examples of mental demands include reading (documents), detailed work, confidentiality, language, math, reasoning, oral communications, written communications, customer contact, multiple concurrent tasks, constant interruptions, and performing calculations when necessary.

About Assumption University:

St. John Paul II wrote: “Man’s creation by God ‘in his own image’ confers upon every human person an eminent dignity; it also postulates the fundamental equality of all human beings.” Assumption University recognizes the essential contribution of a diverse community of students, staff, and faculty and condemns all forms of harassment, discrimination, and disrespect. As such, and in compliance with the requirements of federal law and/or the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Assumption University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy, as well as other legally protected status, in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs and activities, except where such conditions may constitute bona fide qualifications for the programs or activities in question.

Requirements

Duties include but not limited to:

• Handles the overall management and operation of the alumni /development database (Slate) which houses biographical, event, fund and gift information as well as ancillary data on alumni, parents, trustees, friends, corporate and foundation constituencies.
• Accountable for the accurate recording of all charitable gifts and non-charitable event revenue to the College, including the accurate recording of pledges and the reminder/payment process.
• Responsible for ensuring that the University meets all IRS and State requirements as well as CASE standards.
• Supervises two direct reports
• Supervises Manager of Prospect Research and Data
• Responsible for working closely with the Advancement research team to identify additional leadership annual gift prospects based on wealth screenings to ensure a healthy pipeline for the University
• In coordination with the Director of Stewardship and Communications, this position supports the enhancement and ongoing maintenance of the Named/Endowed Fund Stewardship program. This program provides an annual report to the donors in regard to their fund and its fiscal performance
• Partners with the University’s Finance Office to work with the auditors annually.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Must be willing to contribute actively to the mission of the University as well as show an understanding of and a respect for the Catholic and Assumptionist identity of Assumption University.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of five years development or relevant experience preferably in an academic setting.
• Extensive knowledge of relational database and reporting tools, plus working knowledge of research techniques and processes
• Must be able to drive the development of and reporting on data analytics

PREFFERED QUALIFIFCATIONS

• Knowledge of fundraising techniques with strong knowledge of IRS, FASB, and CASE regulations and reporting standards regarding charitable giving.
• Knowledge of Slate is value added
• Experience using predictive modeling for donor behavior is also a plus.
• Advanced skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

VALUE ADDED

• Excellent communications and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.

Related experience and transferable skills may be considered in lieu of certain qualifications.

We are committed to investing in an individual that is the right for our team.