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Job Objective

In collaboration with the Director of Donor & Alumni Engagement, the Assistant Director of Annual Giving will help the Annual Fund meet its goals through implementation of new and creative approaches to fundraising.

Job Responsibilities

• Appeals and Solicitations
• Assist with all special appeals & solicitations such as One Day of Giving, Calendar Year End, Fiscal Year End, Senior Class Gift, Reunion Class Giving, Golf Tournament
• Carry out first time donor, new circle member and pledge fulfillment processes
• Researching and implementing best practices for donor acquisition, retention, and stewardship
• Support the data team
• Attend bi-weekly data team meetings
• Track and report data trends, donor analytics and segmentation, utilizing these models to grow annual giving
• Assist with other database clean up projects & Raiser’s Edge processes
• Oversee Phonathon and student workers
• Training/hiring/supervision of 2-4 callers
• Manage segmentation & call assignments within Raiser’s Edge
• Manage communication system (Pledge letters, Request More Info letters, thank you notes for receipts)
• Oversee Roberts Faithful program
• Provide oversight to entire program
• Order gifts and maintain stock piles
• Manage communication system (sending receipts, packages, thank you notes, seasonal emails etc.)
• Yearly audit process to ensure accurate membership
• Manage Gift Process & Receipting
• Analyze, code, and enter all gift transactions in the donor database in a timely manner.
• Provide proper tax receipts to all donors.
• Follow best practices for gift processing to assure donations are used for the purposes intended and that donor confidentiality is protected.
• Work with donors to answer questions and respond to issues related to giving.
• Prepare invoices as requested.
• Work with Finance Office to reconcile all bank deposits, submit transmittal report and prepare and compile information in preparation for yearly audit.

The approved rate of pay is $21.00/hr - $24.00/hr

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 1-2+ years related experience with understanding of fundraising. Experience at the annual fund level preferred. Skilled at working with people at all levels within an organization. Self-motivated and able to adapt quickly to changing conditions. Strong communication, organization, and MS Office skills essential.