Associate Director of Annual Giving, Volunteer and Reunion
Vassar College

Vassar College

Associate Director of Annual Giving, Volunteer and Reunion

Department: Office of Advancement
Duration of Position: Full year / Full time
Work Schedule:
Employee Type: Administrator
Posting Date: 04/09/2024
Union Representation: Not Applicable
Posting Number: AS477P
Pay Rate:
Compensation: The starting annual base salary range for this position is $55,800-$76,000 (USD).

When extending an offer, Vassar College considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, budget, and other market and organizational considerations. The starting salary range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of posting.

About Vassar College
Located in the scenic Mid-Hudson Valley, Vassar College is a highly selective, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Vassar stands upon the homelands of the Munsee Lenape.Vassar College is deeply committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and to promoting an environment of equality, inclusion, and respect for difference. The College is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and especially welcomes applications from veterans, women, individuals with disabilities, and members of racial, ethnic, and other historically underrepresented groups.Vassar College is a smoke-free, tobacco-free campus.Vassar College offers a comprehensive benefits package for administrators which includes:22 vacation days for full time employees – prorated if not full time, unlimited paid personal and sick time for use at the supervisor’s approval.14 paid holidays per year which includes the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.A choice of three health plans (EPO, PPO, High Deductible), Participation in FSA, Dependent Care, and Transit programs.Voluntary, employee paid dental insurance plan.Life Insurance and Voluntary Supplemental Life InsuranceEmployer paid short-term and long-term disability programs.403(b) defined contribution plan after one year of service. For more information, visit: https://offices.vassar.edu/human-resources/benefits-and-wellness/retirement/New hires will be automatically enrolled in the SRA at a 4% employee contribution per paycheck.Tuition benefits for undergraduate programs: Eligible after applicable waiting period. For more information, visit: https://offices.vassar.edu/human-resources/benefits-and-wellness/tuition/

Position Summary and Responsibilities
The Associate Director of Annual Giving, Leadership & Affinity works as part of a high-performing, donor-centered staff team responsible for assisting Vassar's Annual Giving team achieve its leadership annual giving goals. Using a suite of technological tools, the Associate Director is responsible for developing and stewarding personal relationships with class agents that result in renewed or increased support for the college.

The Associate Director will manage the Volunteer and Reunion team for the Vassar Fund. This includes the Assistant Director of Annual Giving, Volunteer and Reunion, Administrative Fellow, and Office Specialist. The Associate Director will report to the Director of Annual Giving and will collaborate with the Senior Associate Director of Strategic Marketing & Analytics, as well as the Vassar Alumnae/i Engagement team on reunion program.

The Associate Director will need to develop strategies and work collaboratively with colleagues in Planned and Leadership Gifting, Alumnae/i Engagement, Parent Giving, Communications, and Advancement Services to build the alumnae/i donor base while increasing per capita alumnae/i giving.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of class agents and volunteers to build the alumnae/i network, recruit and onboard new volunteers and demonstrate the impact of their giving and volunteering for Vassar.
• Provide information on college developments and programs relative to their interests.
• Solicit donors to make new gifts, renew, or upgrade. Promote philanthropic opportunities, such as college giving priorities, crowdfunding projects, Founder's Day, and Generation Vassar. Identify potential major gift prospects and forward these to colleagues, as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain a broad knowledge of the college, such as admissions, athletics, the arts, etc. Develop a network of contacts throughout the college and build out a “resource hub” of relevant content to share with donors and to access additional information.
• Collaborate effectively with other members of the Annual Giving, Advancement Communications, etc. as part of a comprehensive multi-channel marketing program, including direct mail, email, social media, and telefund channels.
• Identify and troubleshoot challenges to donors' online giving and engagement experience and work with appropriate colleagues to address.
• Identify and engage with alumnae/i influencers in the digital and social media realms.
  
  

Qualifications
Required

• Adept at using social media, text, phone, and video conferencing
• Strategic, hardworking, and able to work with a high degree of flexibility in a highly collaborative, fast-paced, goal-oriented environment
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong collaboration and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong work ethic, and readiness to engage alumnae/i and friends at a high velocity in a personalized manner
• Skilled at navigating and using databases, familiarity with CRM systems, and entering contact reports
  
  

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree, 5+ years of professional experience in direct sales, fundraising or marketing; higher education fundraising experience preferred. Education and experience equivalencies will be considered.
• Knowledge of Vassar College programs, etc. very helpful in fulfilling the duties of this position
• Ability to handle interpersonal relationships maturely, thoughtfully, and empathetically, including the ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Fluent in the “menu” of engagement and philanthropic opportunities across the college (regional alumnae/i events, on-campus events, mentorship and volunteer opportunities, crowdfunding campaigns, Vassar fundraising priorities) to inform conversations and solicitations.

Special Instructions to Applicants
To complete your on-line application, you will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and contact information for 3 professional references. All attachments must be in PDF format. Review of applications will begin immediately. If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources, 845-437-5820.

For full consideration applicants should apply by:

All applicants must apply online at: https://employment.vassar.edu/postings/3799.







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