Assistant Director, Skidmore Fund

Summary:

The Assistant Director, Skidmore Fund works to develop and promote a culture of lifelong giving to Skidmore among key constituents of the College. The Assistant Director is responsible for managing annual fund strategies and results (dollars and donors) in up to 20 individual classes, and recruits, motivates, and trains a group of 150-200 alumni fundraising volunteers.  They manage class fundraising campaigns for 2-3 Reunion classes, which require enhanced focus and support.  In addition, the Assistant Director manages a portfolio of prospective donors and volunteers and is responsible for developing philanthropic relationships with them that lead to greater involvement and financial support. 

Key responsibilities: 

1.The Assistant Director oversees and supports the class fundraising efforts of multiple classes, including:

• Setting of annual goals for dollars raised and donors
• Identifies, recruits, trains, mentors, and supports a team of fundraising volunteers
• Prospecting, donor cultivation, and direct solicitation
• Analyzes data and sets overall class strategy

2. Manages the efforts of 2-3 reunion classes, which requires additional focus and support.  We are working to increase the dollars contributed by reunion classes each year and this requires more oversight and strategy and leveraging the increased connection that many alumni feel around these milestones.

3. Collaborate with colleagues in the Skidmore Fund and across advancement to support overall programmatic initiatives.

4. Responsible for developing philanthropic relationships with an assigned group of volunteers and prospects (75+); identifying capacity, interests, and inclination, educating and cultivating these individuals, soliciting gifts, and stewarding donors and volunteers appropriately.

5. The Assistant Director takes on additional duties as assigned by the Director, Class Giving and the Senior Director, Skidmore Fund.

Education: Bachelor’s degree required

Experience: 1 – 3 years of increasing, directly-related or applicable experience, including fundraising within a higher ed or non-profit setting. Recruiting, developing and motivating volunteers. Willingness to personally develop philanthropic relationships with prospective donors and volunteers. 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills used to inspire and motivate volunteers and donors
• Advanced skills in working with Microsoft suite, including Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong interpersonal skills with a high level of energy
• Well-organized; an ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously

Salary: $62,400-$68,000

Required documents needed to apply:

• On-line application
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of Three References

EEO STATEMENT

Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable post-offer background check result.

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