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Full-Time

Assistant Director

Class Engagement & Annual Support

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Smith College

Smith College

Mid, Senior

Northampton, MA, USA

Category
Strategy Development
Business Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Communications
Salesforce
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree plus 3 to 5 years of relevant experience and/or the equivalent combination of education and experience preferably in a college environment with a clear record of accomplishment and strong measurable results. Experience in higher education preferred.
  • Experience recruiting, training, and managing a group of volunteers.
  • Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
  • Must be a self-starter who has strong written/verbal communication skills and well-developed computer, spreadsheet, word processing, CRM, and database skills, including complex databases such as Banner and/or Salesforce; a high standard of integrity; the ability to work with and motivate others; must be well organized, flexible and creative.
  • Must possess solid interpersonal skills; the ability to manage others; the ability to work in a team-oriented environment and work well under pressure while handling multiple tasks; be successful in meeting deadlines; and be able to work independently.
  • Must have the ability to think creatively about human relationships with the intention of securing support for Smith.
  • Must be comfortable in a fast-paced and results-driven environment.
  • Commitment to and respect for the contributions of volunteers.
  • Ability and willingness to travel, and to work nights and weekends, as necessary.
Responsibilities
  • Work with class volunteers in approximately 15 assigned alumnae classes to achieve specified goals for each class, including engagement metrics, and maximizing philanthropy and annual donor participation.
  • Strengthen volunteer teams through recruitment, training, management, and consistent communication.
  • In conjunction with overall Advancement efforts and with the guidance of the Class Engagement and Annual Support Director, develop communications materials for class volunteers that convey the goals and priorities of the college.
  • Develop and implement plans for classes that include capital, annual, and planned giving components, as appropriate by class cycle.
  • Develop strong and ongoing working relationships with class volunteers to engage them in this work.
  • Solicit class volunteers for their annual support.
  • Working with the other members of the Class Engagement and Annual Support team, coordinate and support philanthropy-focused events virtually.
  • As part of the year-long planning process for each May’s reunion weekends, act as primary liaison for assigned classes for numerous and detailed program plans.
  • Guide reunion volunteers in their work to maximize event attendance and fundraising participation and revenue results.
  • Determine creative approaches to engage alums in philanthropy at reunion. Recruit and onboard additional volunteers to support reunion planning and implementation.
  • Participate in team meetings, task forces and committees, as required.
  • Back up other staff needs, as necessary.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.
  • Contribute to overall departmental discussions affecting engagement and annual giving priorities and strategies.

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