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Assistant Director, Annual Giving Direct Marketing

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Assistant Director, Annual Giving Direct Marketing

Posting Details

POSTING INFORMATION

Internal Title

Assistant Director, Annual Giving Direct Marketing

Position Type

Classified

Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration

Non-Faculty

Pay Band

6

Level

2

Department

Institutional Advancement

Job Purpose

The Assistant Director, Annual Giving Direct Marketing, oversees direct mail, email, web, and social media outreach for soliciting and stewarding the College’s alumni, students, parents, faculty/staff, and friends for annual gifts up to $5,000 to support the major gift pipeline. The position also acts as project coordinator for the annual giving team and keeps the annual giving calendar updated. Collaborates closely with the Senior Director, Annual Giving, and annual giving team to develop the annual goals, strategy, and calendar for college-wide annual giving solicitations and stewardship. The Assistant Director develops and executes marketing plans and messaging for direct mail and digital communications for all campaigns.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least three years proven direct mail and fundraising experience required. Working experience in higher education is preferred. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must be self-motivated, well-organized, detail-oriented, and possess effective written and oral communication skills. Must demonstrate an understanding of sophisticated fundraising and marketing techniques, volunteer management, donor relations, and stewardship. Should have the ability to forge strong working relationships with others and a capacity for engaging confidence and trust among prospects and donors. Willingness and ability to work both independently and as a part of a team. Computer literacy with Word, Excel, and Raisers’ Edge or a similar CRM system and project management software required.

Additional Comments Regarding Position

Must be able to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends. Some travel is required.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.

Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.

 

All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.

Salary

*$48,988 -$55,000

Posting Date

01/23/2025

Closing Date

02/17/2025

Benefits

  • Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Leave: Sick/Annual/Parental
  • Retirement
  • Long Term Disability
  • Paid Holidays
  • Free CARTA Bus Service
  • Employee Tuition Assistance Program (ETAP)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Full Benefits Package – Click Here

Open Until Filled

No

Posting Number

2025011

EEO Statement

The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu.

Quicklink for Posting

https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/16343

Job Duties

Job Duties

Activity

Develops, coordinates, and implements solicitation and communications calendars for campus-wide Annual Giving projects. Drafts messages and manages direct mail design, production, and distribution. Works with other team members and edits all solicitations being sent from the annual giving office. Coordinates campaign message promotion with website, email, and social media outreach to alumni, students, parents, faculty, and staff. Develops stewardship calendar to recognize and retain annual donors and increase both the number of donors and the average donation amount year-over-year. 

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

50

 

Activity

Utilize project management software a to help ensure annual giving deadlines are being met. Analyzes program and campaign results, interprets giving trends, reports progress, and provides leadership in revising and enhancing programs where necessary to achieve fundraising goals. Regularly meets with colleagues and campus partners to review goals and strategies for solicitation and communications.

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

30

 

Activity

Assists with planning and execution of CofC Day each year. Coordinates with Alumni Affairs and IA colleagues, President’s Office, Academic Affairs, Athletics, Student Affairs, and Admissions to ensure campus-wide awareness and leverage participation. Collaborates with Alumni Engagement team to coordinate regional celebrations. Coordinates with the Associate Director and Assistant Director, Student and Young Alumni Giving, to develop plans for school, unit, and student engagement, solicitation, and stewardship to build a culture of philanthropy for the College.

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

20