Chatham University

Associate Director of Annual Giving

Pittsburgh, PA, USA · Director

Sponsorship not specified$46k-$52kDetected 96 days ago

Project ManagementCRMLeadershipCommunicationPublic SpeakingMicrosoft Office

About the role

Chatham University welcomes your interest in employment opportunities and encourages you to review open positions.
Please note that Chatham does not accept unsolicited applications.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in annual fundraising, preferably in higher education, with evidence of success in achieving annual dollar and acquisition goals.

Develop a working knowledge of the University's alumni/donor database (Virtuous).
Utilize data to set benchmarks for monitoring progress and to develop strategies to meet challenges and maximize opportunities.

Proven strength in interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
Experience in successfully managing multiple, fast-paced projects independently.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel independently throughout the Pittsburgh region and beyond.
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends when required for special alumni and donor events or travel.

Previous experience mobilizing and motivating volunteers.
Familiarity working with a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, Constant Contact, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Familiarity with social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

$46,100 - $52,400. 40-hour work week.
Exact compensation based on candidate skills and experience.
Achieve annual goals for unrestricted giving and alumni participation in annual giving programs. Develop and execute a donor acquisition plan to expand Chatham's annual giving donor base and maximize leadership annual giving support.
Demonstrate a strong understanding of annual giving cycles, segmentation strategies, donors, and financial results. Develop and monitor the annual giving calendar of appeals and events and manage the annual giving program budget.
Work with the Senior Director to determine annual goals, to regularly monitor revenue and cash flow projections, to manage a work plan, and to measure the effectiveness of annual fundraising efforts by agreed-upon metrics.
Plan, direct, and manage all aspects of the University's annual fundraising program for alumni, friends, parents, athletics, neighbors, vendors, trustees, and the campus community to meet annual fundraising goals and to increase the participation of all constituencies.

Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity.

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