Director of Volunteer Leadership Strategy

Haverford College; Haverford (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 72.000 - 88.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Work-from-home opportunities

Retirement contribution 10%

Dependent tuition benefit 50%

14 paid holidays

Health Savings Account contribution

Zusammenfassung

Haverford College invites applications for our full-time (37.5 hours per week), exempt, benefits-eligible Director of Volunteer Leadership Strategy opportunity.

The Director will design and lead the strategy to identify, develop, and engage alumni and family leaders, building a high-impact program in support of the College’s Campaign and engagement goals. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement and access to a beautiful arboretum campus plus comprehensive benefits.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Five (5) years of experience in volunteer management, alumni relations, prospect research and/or a related field.

Aufgaben

• Oversee recruitment and pipeline development for leadership volunteers across multiple groups.
• Support Nominations and Governance Committee with recruitment, onboarding, and succession planning.
• Liaise with AAEC leadership and facilitate governance processes.
• Manage Alumni Awards program and Alumni Weekend Awards ceremony.
• Lead data-informed strategies for volunteer identification, recruitment, and cultivation.

Kenntnisse

Volunteer management

Alumni relations

Prospect research

Effective communication

Data analysis

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title

Director of Volunteer Leadership Strategy

Job Description Summary

Haverford College invites applications for our full-time (37.5 hours per week), exempt, benefits-eligible Director of Volunteer Leadership Strategy opportunity.

Total Compensation

Salary: Salary range begins at $80,000

Benefits: The College offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes possible work-from-home opportunities, automatic 10% retirement contribution to your retirement account upon eligibility (no match required), a 50% tuition benefit for dependent children upon eligibility, 14 paid holidays (including the week before New Year’s Day), affordable medical plans, Health Savings Account contribution of $700 for individuals and $1400 for families (no match required, available to employees enrolled in the High Deductible Health Plan), and a beautiful arboretum campus with walking trail and easy public transportation access. Please visit the Benefits page (https://www.haverford.edu/human-resources/benefits) for more information.

Work Location

This position will be eligible for a hybrid work schedule, pursuant to the College’s Work Location Policy.

About Institutional Advancement and Engagement

The next decade will be a time of significant transformation and growth as Haverford approaches the 200th anniversary of its founding in 1833. This is an exciting time to join Haverford’s Institutional Advancement and Engagement (IA&E) team – a team whose work helps to strengthen the unique learning experience at the core of the College’s mission. With a people-first, data-driven approach to philanthropy, the IA&E team builds and stewards relationships with the College’s deep constituency base. Under new leadership and with a focus on the future, the IA&E team is expanding its impact by leading a comprehensive, multi-faceted campaign aligned with Haverford’s strategic plan, Haverford 2030. As the campaign ramps up, the team is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated philanthropy professionals who want to innovate and usher Haverford College into a new era. Built upon a Quaker foundation of hands-on, values-based learning, Haverford fosters a transformative, inclusive community of inquisitive students, exceptional faculty, and dedicated staff who are wholly invested in the institution. Haverford instills in its students self-directed leadership and active engagement within the College and beyond, leading to an alumni constituency, including parents, families, friends, and more, who believe deeply in the College’s mission and are committed to Haverford’s long-term success and sustainability in an ever-changing landscape.

About the Position

The Director of Volunteer Leadership Strategy will lead Haverford’s strategy for identifying, developing, and engaging alumni and family leaders at an exciting and important moment for the College. As Haverford advances its comprehensive Campaign, the Director will have the opportunity to shape a high-impact leadership engagement program that strengthens the pipeline of current and future volunteer leaders and advances the College’s engagement and philanthropic priorities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee the strategy and implementation for the recruitment and pipeline development for leadership volunteers, partnering closely with the Institutional Advancement and Engagement (IA& E) leadership team, front-line relationship managers, and the Office of the President Working collaboratively across IA& E, build and manage the pipeline for existing leadership volunteer groups including the Board of Managers, the Corporation, the Alumni Association Executive Committee (AAEC), the Parent and Family Leadership Council (PFLC), and more while also guiding a new stream of potential volunteers for roles specifically tied to Haverford’s campaign
• Partner with the Office of the President and the VPIA&E to support the Nominations and Governance Committee of the Board of Managers, overseeing and triaging critical processes including research and identification, recruitment, onboarding, assessment, stewardship, and succession planning for this and other key leadership groups
• Serve as the liaison to AAEC leadership, including planning regular yearly on-campus meetings for the Committee and facilitating the work of the Nominations Committee in partnership with the VP of the AAEC
• Manage the comprehensive pipeline and program for Alumni Awards, including providing guidance to the Alumni Awards Committee and overseeing the annual Alumni Weekend Awards ceremony
• Support the Entrepreneurship Advisory Board in alignment with the overarching strategy for campaign fundraising for entrepreneurship
• Manage the recently established West Coast Regional Council, and spearhead the launch and management of subsequent Regional Councils throughout the course of the Campaign and beyond; including liaising with campus partners such as Admission and the Center for Career and Professional Development
• Continuously analyze and synthesize data, to make informed and nuanced recommendations for identification, recruitment, and cultivation steps for leadership volunteers
• Present findings and suggest strategies that align with the results of a detailed and multi-layered assessment
• Continue to build and sustain the leadership volunteer pipeline diversification initiative, leveraging vehicles which may include the AAEC, Regional Councils and Affinity Groups, while making data-informed recommendations to influence cultivation steps
• Set and execute a strategic communication plan and strategy for volunteer engagement facilitating opportunities for colleagues to engage in individual outreach as well as write and edit communications directly
• Manage a stewardship portfolio of leadership volunteers and track their progress through the volunteer lifecycle
• Serve as a visionary member of the Alumni and Constituent Engagement (ACE) senior team in planning how to drive engagement and philanthropy and achieve annual and Campaign goals in both sectors
• Collaborate with and support the Alumni and Family Engagement and Special Events teams as they execute in-person and virtual programming and initiatives
• Remain current on best practices in alumni relations, fundraising and volunteer management through peer institution connections and professional development opportunities, active higher education collaboration and benchmarking assessments
• Other responsibilities and special projects as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience
• Five (5) years of experience in volunteer management, alumni relations, prospect research and/or a related field

Professional Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to direct the strategy and implementation of a program
• Staff and/or volunteer management experience including demonstrated knowledge of recruitment, training, and evaluation of volunteers and/or staff
• Knowledge of fundraising practices and programs
• Commitment to building an inclusive internal and external community
• Effective communication skills including the ability to build rapport quickly and with a varied constituent base
• Technological proficiency, including familiarity with research tools, spreadsheets, and databases

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a higher education setting
• Experience engaging with boards, executive leadership, and other governance stakeholders
• Familiarity with fundraising/CRM platforms such as Raiser’s Edge

Additional Statements

We are aware that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet qualifications as described in the job advertisement. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career trajectory, and have skills and abilities gained outside a classroom context, or an equivalent skill set. We encourage you to apply and share how you meet the position’s qualifications.

Special Requirements

Ability to work some nights and weekends, and to travel intermittently, as needed to meet the expectations of the position

Possession of a valid U.S. Drivers’ License and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record check

Equal Opportunity Employer

Haverford College strives to maintain an equitable, accessible, and welcoming environment where staff, faculty and students of all backgrounds, perspectives, abilities, and experience can work, learn, and thrive. Haverford College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other identity or characteristic protected by law. Haverford College recognizes that we live and work on Lenape land. Haverford College offers one of the finest undergraduate educations in the world. Our 1,318 students enjoy the many benefits of living and learning in a diverse community made up of students from nearly every state and more than 35 foreign countries, where 37% identify as people of color, and 25% speak a language other than English at home. Rooted in our Quaker heritage, the Haverford community centers on upholding the value of every individual. Haverford provides a rigorous and intensely personal liberal arts education inspired by intellectual depth, collaboration, and commitment to ethical leadership. There is no place where students are more trusted, have more opportunity to shape their own path, or have a more profound impact on the overall community experience.