The Assistant Director of Annual and Reunion Giving will join a dynamic team with a strong track record in annual giving success to develop, plan, and implement a robust annual Reunion Giving Program, create and maintain a young alumnae engagement and giving program, and support important stewardship efforts. A critical component of this role is building the leadership annual giving pipeline through cultivation, direct solicitation, and stewardship of prospects and volunteer leaders. A strong candidate for this position will have demonstrated success in individual donor work and should possess a strong understanding of fundraising best practices.

The Assistant Director will manage and implement all aspects of the Reunion Gift Program to drive increased engagement and financial support for the College, track and monitor the philanthropic activity of the top donors in each Reunion class. For donors assigned to a Regional Development Director, collaborate to develop a personalized giving plan that aligns with Reunion campaign goals.

The Assistant Director will develop and lead a revitalized young alumnae engagement and giving program designed to foster a strong sense of identity, connection, and purpose among recent graduates, and assist with managing volunteers for other Annual Giving initiatives as needed, including but not limited to overseeing the Donor Challenge Ambassador Program and providing support for the Madeleva Society Steering Committee. This position will collaborate closely with the entire Development team to achieve overall fundraising engagement, and stewardship goals.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities and requirements.

Minimum Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s degree required. 
• Minimum of four years of related work experience; preference given to candidates with development, fundraising, annual giving, or volunteer management experience. 
• Demonstrated ability and confidence in making direct asks of donors and cultivating philanthropic support. 
• Ability to work well with a range of constituents including donors, prospects, and volunteers. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (letters, emails, and telephone communications). 
• Strong customer service orientation. Flexibility, a sense of humor, and strong teamwork skills are key. 
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with effective tracking methods. 
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret data to identify trends in giving. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and Google Suite applications (Sheets, Docs, Drive, etc.)
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. 
• Willingness and ability to travel if needed (minimum travel required). 
• Affinity for the mission of Saint Mary’s College.

Preferred Qualifications    

A high-energy individual with a passion for fundraising and demonstrated ability to actively and effectively engage with donors and volunteers, fundraise, meet deadlines, manage multiple projects, stay informed on best practices, and generate creative ideas to grow giving to the College.