Associate Director of Leadership Annual Giving

Belmont University, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Nashville, TENNESSEE


Associate Director of Leadership Annual Giving

We are now accepting applications for a qualified Associate Director of Leadership Annual Giving at Belmont University. 

Employment Type 

Staff

Internal Job Category

Exempt (Staff)
Full-Time

Department

EVP for Advancement

Hours 


Primary Duties and
Responsibilities:		 

About the Office of University Advancement
The Office of University Advancement helps Belmont University achieve its mission by building a stronger community of support for the entire campus amongst all its constituencies.  In collaboration with university partners, Advancement is leading the effort to prepare for the most ambitious fundraising campaign in the university’s history.  Building on a track record of success, Belmont University is undergoing a period of growth and is actively increasing its institutional advancement capacity and capabilities so it can realize its full potential as a Christ-centered university in the thriving city of Nashville, TN.  The Office of Advancement is led by Executive Vice President Dave Rosselli.

Position Overview

The Associate Director of Leadership Annual Giving (LAG) will manage a portfolio of donors to cultivate, solicit and steward gifts to Belmont University. In addition, the Associate Director will oversee volunteer programs related to Annual Giving, including recruitment, training and deployment of fundraising volunteers. This position will play an important role in building Belmont’s donor pipeline as the University begins its comprehensive fundraising campaign.

Essential Functions

  • Fundraising- Strategically manage a portfolio of leadership annual giving prospects to cultivate, solicit and steward gifts. Build relationships with individuals interested in supporting programs and initiatives across  campus and determine opportunities for engagement and philanthropic support. Focus on increasing  contact with prospects and donors to retain, renew, and recapture gifts of $1,000 - $50,000. 
  •  Metrics, Strategy and Communication- Effectively communicate results of prospect visits to appropriate personnel, such as other development staff, with particular emphasis on major donor prospect identification and movement through the donor cycle.  Refer donors to campus partners and engagement opportunities as relevant. In collaboration with the Director of Annual Giving, establish annual goals and objectives for portfolio-based fundraising outcomes. 
  •  Volunteer Management- Lead the Advancement team to recruit volunteers to fundraise for Belmont’s Annual Day of Giving and other fundraising opportunities as relevant. Design a training curriculum for volunteers, set goals and expectations and serve as a main point of contact for questions. Provide regular communication to volunteers, including reminders, progress updates and stewardship and celebration of their work.
  • Program Support- Promote Belmont’s leadership annual giving scholarship program and develop familiarity with other Belmont funding opportunities.  Execute stewardship communications, programs, and events in coordination with the overall Annual Giving program and Donor Relations staff. Staff campus events, internal committees, and other constituent groups as relevant.
  • The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements.  They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.

Required Qualifications: Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff that share the University's values and will contribute to its mission and vision to be a leader among teaching universities bringing together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christ-centered community of learning and service. 
  • Ability to identify issues, obtain relevant information, relate and compare data from different sources, and identify alternative solutions.
  • Interprets and seeks information, uses independent reasoning to diagnose the root cause of situations or issues, identifies and tests solutions and thinks beyond what is typical or customary. Uses information to determine benefits and impact in making decision and/or recommendations.
  • Ability to coordinate and administer programs/project activities and protocols. Ability to manage resources, monitor activities, and assess risks and quality issues associated with the program/project.
  • Ability to present information to individuals or groups; ability to deliver presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience. Ability to convey information clearly and concisely to groups or individuals either verbally or in writing to ensure that they understand the information and the message. Ability to listen and respond appropriately to others. Ability to impact and influence others to further the institution’s strategic objectives.
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and basic databases and software.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced environment and the ability to respond to high-pressure situations. Ability to thrive in an environment of hard work.
  • Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
   
Required Education Qualified applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Master’s degree preferred.
  
Required Experience 1-3 years prior experience in development, alumni relations or relevant experience is required. 4-6 years prior experience in development, alumni relations or relevant experience in a higher education setting preferred.
  
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to speak and hear sufficiently to communicate effectively by phone or in person at normal volumes. The employee’s vision must be adequate to read correspondence, computer screen, forms, etc. The position requires good manual dexterity. This is a largely sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending or standing as necessary.

 

 


 

The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.

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Primary Duties and
Responsibilities:		 

About the Office of University Advancement
The Office of University Advancement helps Belmont University achieve its mission by building a stronger community of support for the entire campus amongst all its constituencies.  In collaboration with university partners, Advancement is leading the effort to prepare for the most ambitious fundraising campaign in the university’s history.  Building on a track record of success, Belmont University is undergoing a period of growth and is actively increasing its institutional advancement capacity and capabilities so it can realize its full potential as a Christ-centered university in the thriving city of Nashville, TN.  The Office of Advancement is led by Executive Vice President Dave Rosselli.

Position Overview

The Associate Director of Leadership Annual Giving (LAG) will manage a portfolio of donors to cultivate, solicit and steward gifts to Belmont University. In addition, the Associate Director will oversee volunteer programs related to Annual Giving, including recruitment, training and deployment of fundraising volunteers. This position will play an important role in building Belmont’s donor pipeline as the University begins its comprehensive fundraising campaign.

Essential Functions

  • Fundraising- Strategically manage a portfolio of leadership annual giving prospects to cultivate, solicit and steward gifts. Build relationships with individuals interested in supporting programs and initiatives across  campus and determine opportunities for engagement and philanthropic support. Focus on increasing  contact with prospects and donors to retain, renew, and recapture gifts of $1,000 - $50,000. 
  •  Metrics, Strategy and Communication- Effectively communicate results of prospect visits to appropriate personnel, such as other development staff, with particular emphasis on major donor prospect identification and movement through the donor cycle.  Refer donors to campus partners and engagement opportunities as relevant. In collaboration with the Director of Annual Giving, establish annual goals and objectives for portfolio-based fundraising outcomes. 
  •  Volunteer Management- Lead the Advancement team to recruit volunteers to fundraise for Belmont’s Annual Day of Giving and other fundraising opportunities as relevant. Design a training curriculum for volunteers, set goals and expectations and serve as a main point of contact for questions. Provide regular communication to volunteers, including reminders, progress updates and stewardship and celebration of their work.
  • Program Support- Promote Belmont’s leadership annual giving scholarship program and develop familiarity with other Belmont funding opportunities.  Execute stewardship communications, programs, and events in coordination with the overall Annual Giving program and Donor Relations staff. Staff campus events, internal committees, and other constituent groups as relevant.
  • The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements.  They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.

Required Qualifications: Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff that share the University's values and will contribute to its mission and vision to be a leader among teaching universities bringing together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christ-centered community of learning and service. 
  • Ability to identify issues, obtain relevant information, relate and compare data from different sources, and identify alternative solutions.
  • Interprets and seeks information, uses independent reasoning to diagnose the root cause of situations or issues, identifies and tests solutions and thinks beyond what is typical or customary. Uses information to determine benefits and impact in making decision and/or recommendations.
  • Ability to coordinate and administer programs/project activities and protocols. Ability to manage resources, monitor activities, and assess risks and quality issues associated with the program/project.
  • Ability to present information to individuals or groups; ability to deliver presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience. Ability to convey information clearly and concisely to groups or individuals either verbally or in writing to ensure that they understand the information and the message. Ability to listen and respond appropriately to others. Ability to impact and influence others to further the institution’s strategic objectives.
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and basic databases and software.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced environment and the ability to respond to high-pressure situations. Ability to thrive in an environment of hard work.
  • Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
   
Required Education Qualified applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Master’s degree preferred.
  
Required Experience 1-3 years prior experience in development, alumni relations or relevant experience is required. 4-6 years prior experience in development, alumni relations or relevant experience in a higher education setting preferred.
  
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to speak and hear sufficiently to communicate effectively by phone or in person at normal volumes. The employee’s vision must be adequate to read correspondence, computer screen, forms, etc. The position requires good manual dexterity. This is a largely sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending or standing as necessary.

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