Strategic Annual Giving Lead | Alumni Engagement

Grinnell College; Grinnell (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Grinnell College is seeking an Assistant Director of Annual Giving to manage a portfolio of current, lapsed, and prospective donors, focusing on cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding leadership-level gifts. The role uses digital tools and personalized engagement to strengthen donor relationships and increase participation in college priorities.

The position also develops engagement strategies for young alumni to build early philanthropic habits, working with colleagues across Development and

Responsibilities

• Personally solicit alumni to renew and increase giving, conducting face-to-face meetings and virtual meetings.
• Manage a pool of approximately 1,000 prospective alumni annual giving donors
• Young Alumni engagement and pipeline development.
• Execute regularly scheduled communication touchpoints using digital platforms.
• Assist with alumni activities.

Job description

Grinnell College is seeking an Assistant Director of Annual Giving to manage a portfolio of current, lapsed, and prospective donors, focusing on cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding leadership-level gifts. The role uses digital tools and personalized engagement to strengthen donor relationships and increase participation in college priorities.

The position also develops engagement strategies for young alumni to build early philanthropic habits, working with colleagues across Development and