Position Information
Job Posting Number | S00942 |
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Position Title | Associate Director for Annual Giving |
Department | Annual Fund-1083 |
Job Category | Staff Posting |
Position Type | Full-Time |
Pay Type | Salaried |
Salary Range | $61,300-$72,300 |
Compensation Practices | Experience is taken into consideration in the determination of salary offers. For more information visit https://www.wesleyan.edu/hr/handbook/compensation-practices/index.html |
Position Details | The Office of Advancement builds lifelong relationships with alumni, parents, and friends, and engages them in support of Wesleyan’s educational mission and financial goals. Wesleyan University is currently in the quiet/leadership phase of a comprehensive fundraising campaign. The Advancement team fosters pride in the Wesleyan community and develops support for university initiatives through outreach activities, including development/fundraising, alumni & parent relations, and both on- and off-campus events. Reporting to the Director for Annual Giving, the Associate Director will be responsible for maintaining and expanding the milestone 50th Reunion giving program. Specific responsibilities include:
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Minimum Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible professional fundraising experience or similar experience in related field or a combination of educational experience. Proven track record of program management and development. Demonstrated ability to engage individuals and articulate institutional needs, while exercising discretion and maintaining confidentiality. Ability to work effectively with volunteers, colleagues, and various constituencies nationally. Proven ability to set goals, and to develop strategies and timelines to complete projects and reach goals. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with a solutions-based and innovative approach while working with varied personalities and work styles. Excellent writing skills, with the ability to synthesize information from a variety of sources. Intermediate Microsoft Word and Excel skills. Ability to work some evening and weekend, as well as overnight travel. Demonstrated commitment to work within a diverse environment and interact collegially with individuals of different backgrounds. |
Preferred Qualifications | Experience managing key volunteers. Experience with virtual program development and technology platforms Experience soliciting and closing leadership annual or major gifts. |
Management Competencies | Not Applicable |
Competencies | Action oriented, Flexible/receptive to change, Interpersonal skills/savvy, Oral communications, Organizational skills, Personal accountability, Written communications, Respects diversity, Commitment to sustainability |
Special Instructions to Applicants | Application close date is November 5 |
Additional Information | Any and all offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidate’s completion of a pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University. Wesleyan requires all employees to be vaccinated against Covid 19 unless they meet the criteria for a medical or religious exemption. New employees must be vaccinated prior to their start date. If an employee needs an exemption for medical or religious reasons, they must submit a request to Wesleyan and be approved before their start date |
Benefits | Wesleyan offers a broad range of growth and wellness opportunities, comprehensive group insurance plans, fitness incentives, generous paid time off, retirement plans, flexible work schedules and educational benefits, including free employee access to Wesleyan’s Graduate Liberal Studies program and undergraduate tuition reimbursement for dependents of eligible employees. Detailed information on the benefits of working at Wesleyan is located at: – https://www.wesleyan.edu/hr/careers/prospective-resources.html |
Quick Link | https://careers.wesleyan.edu/postings/8317 |
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