Dartmouth College Hiring for Assistant Director, Annual Giving at Hanover, NH Full Time

Posting date:

11/27/2023

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Position Number:

1128126

Position Title:

Assistant Director, Annual Giving

Department this Position Reports to:

Medical and Healthcare Advancement

Hiring Range Minimum:

Please Inquire

Hiring Range Maximum:

Please Inquire

Union Type:

Not a Union Position

SEIU Level:

Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Employment Category:

Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year:

12

Scheduled Hours per Week:

40

Location of Position:

Lebanon, NH
21 Lafayette

Remote Work Eligibility?:

Hybrid

Is this a term position?:

No

If yes, length of term in months.:

N/A

Is this a grant funded position?:

No

Position Purpose:

Supports a comprehensive program of direct mail and electronic appeals to increase unrestricted support for the Geisel School of Medicine from alumni, family, friends, and staff. In conjunction with the Director, develops strategy for and implements and annual calendar of appeals and campaigns, and analyzes results. As needed, supports the Annual Giving team on direct marketing projects related to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Dartmouth Health member hospitals.

Required Qualifications – Education and Yrs Exp:

Bachelors plus 2-3 years’ experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications – Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Skills & Knowledge
• Excellent project management skills, with proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, to set priorities, follow through on projects, and meet deadlines.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated planning, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Ability to both work independently and to interact and collaborate effectively with a wide range of individuals and groups.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; experience working with a complex database, with Raiser’s Edge experience preferred
• Commitment to learning and professional development.
• Good judgment, discretion, and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse community.
• Brings a sense of humor and joy to work

Experience
• Demonstrated project management experience.

Education
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two to five years of related professional experience in non-profit fundraising or communications, with experience in direct mail fundraising preferred.
• Prior work experience in higher education setting desirable.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries:

Catherine Meno, Director of Annual Giving

Department Contact Phone Number:

[email protected]

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title:

Catherine Meno, Director of Annual Giving

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Background Check:

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?:

Preferred, but not required

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Quick Link:

https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/71557

Description:

Program Management
• In concert with the Director, develops strategy and annual calendar of appeals for the Geisel School of Medicine and any special purpose broad-based campaigns, with shared accountability for annual fundraising goals
• Works with outside vendors to oversee design, printing, production, and mailing of print appeals in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Works with NetCommunity manager on formatting and distribution of e-appeals. Collaborates with Geisel and DH communications offices to leverage social media in support of annual funds.
• Coordinates multi-channel marketing campaigns that integrate electronic communications and direct mail appeals.
• Plans and implements special campaigns such as the DH and Geisel employee giving campaigns and the White Coat Ceremony campaign, collaborating with colleagues in Alumni Engagement and Strategic Communications and Geisel and DH communications offices as needed.
• Monitors production schedules and project timelines
• Stays abreast of best practices and emerging trends in direct mail and electronic solicitation.

Percentage Of Time:

50

Description:

Communication
• Participates in designing tailored messages to a complex variety of audience segments. Drafts appeal letters and e-solicitations for Director’s review. Sources photos and artwork as needed.
• Coordinates with Development Strategic communications staff to ensure consistency with institutional messaging and branding. Monitors leadership messaging, institutional news, and stories, stays abreast of institutional initiatives.
• Works closely with gift officers and Stewardship staff to support the retention and building of relationships with Annual Fund donors. Monitors daily gift reports and alerts Director to large first-time gifts that require individualized follow-up.

Percentage Of Time:

25

Description:

Information Management
• Runs standard queries and exports for direct mail and e-appeals. Reviews and prepares mail files.
• Runs standard reports to monitor responses to appeals and ROI. Analyzes and summarizes data and reports this information to the Director on a regular basis, recommending changes in strategy as indicated by appeal results.
• Works closely with Data Reporting Specialist to ensure accuracy of queries, build special-purpose queries and exports for targeted appeals, and run analyses of responses to specific appeals and campaigns.

Percentage Of Time:

25

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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

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Performs other duties as assigned.