Director of Annual Giving

Description

Under the supervision of the Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Alumni Relations, the Director works with donors to maximize annual, unrestricted support for Westminster College.  The primary role of this position is to oversee and direct the Westminster Fund program, working to meet an annual fundraising goal through direct mail, email, volunteer solicitations, phone-a-thons, and significant donor programs (Presidents Club, True Blue).  Annual Giving should be designed to capitalize on existing engagement programs in the alumni and marketing offices and to feed prospects to the major gifts program.  This position is an on campus position. 

Requirements

Essential Functions:

The statements below are intended to describe the principal duties of the person or persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties and responsibilities.

• Planning and implementing a comprehensive annual fund program, including mail, phone, and electronic solicitations that are appropriately segmented, timed, and coordinated with other offices.
• Recruiting and coordinating volunteers for the President’s Club, True Blue, and other annual giving societies.
• Identifying, cultivating, and soliciting annual major donors ($5,000 and above) to the Westminster Fund.
• Analyzing annual fund donors to identify major gift and planned gift prospects.
• Overseeing a comprehensive stewardship program for donors to the Westminster Fund, engaging staff, faculty, trustees, and volunteers as necessary.
• Recruiting, hiring, training, and supervising student callers.
• Representing the college during events and gatherings, as assigned by the VPIA.
• Serving as Westminster’s primary liaison to the Fulton Colleges Fund and Board of Associates and supporting their local fundraising efforts.
• The ability to work independently and strategically to achieve fundraising goals.
• Limited travel to facilitate solicitations of select major annual fund prospects.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor 's degree from an accredited institution, Master's degree preferred.

Experience:  At least two years of experience working in institutional advancement or other fundraising efforts, including an ability to understand and apply best practices.  Experience with data management. Experience working with diverse populations.  Experience contributing to campus diversity efforts. 

Skills:

• Strong writing and communications skills
• Ability to multi-task and be detail and deadline oriented
• Experience working with volunteers
• An understanding of liberal arts education and its place in the broader world of higher education
• A willingness to work on a team to establish goals, strategies, and implementation of programs

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed.