Associate Director, Stewardship & Donor Relations
Bucknell University | |
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan | |
United States, Pennsylvania, Lewisburg | |
April 17, 2024 | |
Associate Director, Stewardship & Donor Relations R0000000043 301 Market Street (Post Office) Position Title: Associate Director, Stewardship & Donor Relations Position Type: Full time Location: 301 Market Street (Post Office) Categories: Staff Exempt Job Summary: Are you passionate about stewardship and recognition? Are you looking for an opportunity to have a lasting impact? As the Associate Director, Stewardship and Donor Relations, you will have the opportunity to create meaningful ways to recognize, engage, thank, and retain donors. As part of University Advancement, this is an integral part of the Stewardship and Donor Relations (S&DR) team which stewards, honors, and recognizes the University's top donors, prospects, alumni, parents and friends. This role is highly collaborative and is primarily responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing a comprehensive donor recognition program for the University. This is a full-time, 12-month, exempt, benefits eligible position based in Lewisburg, PA. This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement and reports to the Director, Stewardship and Donor Relations. Job Duties: The Associate Director, Stewardship & Donor Relations demonstrates high-level organizational and interpersonal skills, including diplomacy, tact, discretion and the ability to maintain confidentiality. The individual will exhibit confidence, composure and professionalism, building trust, cultivating positive relationships and successfully managing challenges with integrity and grace. This position will be responsible for: Individual Donor Stewardship (20%): In collaboration with Development Officers and University Partners, develop and execute strategies to recognize and retain donors in meaningful ways that demonstrate the impact of their support in an appropriate, professional, timely and accurate manner according to gift levels, donor history, and special circumstances. Giving Societies (20%): Develop and execute recognition strategies and processes for giving societies. Evaluate effectiveness of programs, based on data, and refine as needed. Philanthropic Naming (30%): Manage donor recognition related to philanthropic naming of physical and non-physical spaces ensuring that recognition meets gift agreement and University requirements. Enhance and maintain an electronic system of available naming opportunities, policies and processes related to physical and non-physical spaces. Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as Athletics, Strategic Philanthropy and Facilities to coordinate and oversee the preparation of the physical space and to coordinate the logistics of proper installation. Fund Reporting (20%): Prepare annual endowment and scholarship impact reports for distribution in digital and print format. Naming and Stewardship Process and Policy (5%): Develop and maintain process and policies related to philanthropic naming, recognition and stewardship and provide ongoing education and training to Advancement staff. Technology (5%): Maintain CRM and other software knowledge to promptly provide or update donor records and evaluate donor data. Stay abreast of industry and technology trends and network with peers in order to make recommendations and enhancements for ongoing improvement This position (and all positions in our division) requires the occasional evening and weekend work to support university events including Homecoming/Family Weekend, Reunion Weekend, and large Career events. We do ask staff to mark their calendars in advance for these events. This position may occasionally coordinate on-campus or off-campus events/activities outside of standard business hours. We are looking for someone with:
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Who we are: University Advancement (UA) is here to advance the mission of Bucknell University by engaging the Bucknell community. It is only through the support of alumni, parents and friends - by opening doors to career opportunities, engaging others to join the conversation and community, and entrusting us with their philanthropic commitments -- that we can further elevate Bucknell as a leader in undergraduate education. Our team is dedicated to this mission and unified by five values:
These values also illustrate how we bring, as a division, the University's strategic plan to life and exercise our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion on a daily basis. Job Exempt: Yes Salary Range: 59,760.00-74,700.00 The offer rate will be based on a review of the candidate's credentials compared to the qualifications of the position, internal equity, and our overall compensation philosophy. Advertised: 2024-02-13 Benefits: Eligible full- and part-time employees are compensated beyond base salary through our total rewards package that includes (but is not limited to):
To learn more about Bucknell's benefits, click! (*Eligibility criteria and waiting periods may apply.) Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. We endeavor to enhance our capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. We encourage all individuals to apply and do not discriminate in admissions, employment, educational programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information. To apply, visit . jeid-19561930d287b24db4250a8fef031a76 |