Reporting to the Director of Annual Giving, the Associate Director of Annual Giving is responsible for leading University Advancement’s athletic engagement and fundraising efforts. In partnership with Athletic Department staff, they are charged with developing and managing The Scarlet & Brown Club to drive engagement, philanthropy, and mentorship. The Associate Director, who will serve as a primary campus liaison for the Club, will work closely with the Athletic Director, coaches and volunteers on athletic-dedicated fundraising initiatives and projects, including appeals, giving challenges, etc., while serving as a conduit for critical fundraising project information to the major and planned giving staff. S/he will also plan, coordinate and staff strategic athletic-affinity events both on- and off-campus, and as a volunteer management expert, may help manage at least one Reunion milestone annually.

Salary range $60,405.80 – $62,000 annually. The actual rate will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Duties/Responsibilities

(50%) Develop and manage The Scarlet & Brown Club, a donor club dedicated to Saints Athletics, as well as lend support to additional athletic engagement and fundraising initiatives.

These may include:

• Engaging, soliciting and stewarding members of the Club, while partnering with Advancement colleagues who manage prospects that would be potential members.
• Planning and executing Scarlet and Brown Club meetings and events, to be determined with athletic and advancement leadership.
• Developing a strategic solicitation plan for Saints alumni and families, including donor challenges and special initiatives such as the Here We Go Saints Challenge. A blend of both budget relief and budget enhancement fundraising is expected.
• In consultation with the Athletic Director, coordinate strategic priorities with major gift staff, including restricted current-use, endowment and capital support.
• Develop relationships with coaches and athletic staff to understand the impact of engagement and philanthropy, while supporting their vision for their respective programs.
• Provide support to alumni-based volunteer efforts for athletics, including the Hockey Alumni Association, Friends of Saints Football, etc.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of alumni for annual and leadership-level gifts to athletics.

(20%) Plan and staff both on- and off-campus athletic events as assigned, while traveling to meet with Laurentian donors, prospects, and volunteers.

(20%) Manage at least one Reunion milestone celebration and all athletic affinity anniversary celebrations. This includes recruiting volunteers, serving as a primary contact, and participating in the weekend’s events.

(10%) Perform other duties as assigned to support University Advancement’s goals and objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree is required.
• Three years minimum experience in fundraising, higher education, athletics, alumni relations, or a similar field preferred.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in The Raiser’s Edge preferred.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team, build effective relationships, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with Laurentians with the highest degree of professionalism.
• A willingness to travel frequently and to work some evenings and weekends.

Interested applicants must apply online at https://employment.stlawu.edu/postings/4199 uploading all required materials which are defined in the “special instructions to applicant” section.  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position may be directed to Amanda Brewer, Director of Annual Giving, [email protected].

All offers of employment are contingent upon the finalist successfully passing a background (including criminal records) check.

Founded in 1856, St. Lawrence University is a private, independent liberal arts institution of about 2,000 students located in Canton, NY. The educational opportunities at St. Lawrence inspire students and prepare them to be critical and creative thinkers, to find a compass for their lives and careers, and to pursue knowledge and understanding for the benefit of themselves, humanity, and the planet. Through its focus on active engagement with ideas in and beyond the classroom, a St. Lawrence education leads students to make connections that transform lives and communities, from the local to the global.

The University is committed to and seeks diversity among its faculty, staff, and students. Such a commitment ensures an atmosphere that is diverse and complex in ways that are intellectually and socially enriching for the entire campus community. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups, as well as from individuals with experience teaching or working in a multicultural environment, are encouraged. St. Lawrence University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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