Trinity University
Assistant Director Student & Young Alumni Giving
Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208
Overview
Job Title: Annual Giving Program Coordinator (Non-Exempt, Full Time)
Department/Office: Director of Annual Giving
Compensation: $23.97-$29.96 hourly; starting salaries based on internal equity, relevant experience, and education.
Note: Please be aware that starting salaries are based on factors including internal equity, relevant experience, and education.
Responsibilities
Expands Trinity's volunteer fundraising program and develops a new emphasis on building affinity groups for Annual Giving.
Assists in expanding volunteers and alumni engagement through Trinity's reunion giving program.
Collaborates with the Director of Annual Giving Programs to develop and implement plans to meet and increase annual giving revenue and alumni engagement goals.
Trains volunteers as peer-to-peer fundraisers and creates customized fundraising campaigns, descriptive narratives, and volunteer stewardship materials using creativity, strategic thinking, and storytelling.
Self-motivated and mission-driven with enthusiasm for the University, accomplishing tasks with minimal daily supervision.
Assists with recruitment, selection, training, and motivation of student, young alumni, and 5th and 10th reunion volunteers.
Collaborates with Annual Giving, SCM and Alumni Relations teams to create mailings, e-solicitations and social media outreach to encourage engagement and giving.
Supports the Director of Annual Giving Programs in implementing strategic plans for each reunion class to reach fundraising and participation goals.
Co-advises the Trinity Student Ambassadors with the Young Alumni and Student Programs Coordinator, and supports student education on philanthropic support for the University.
Serves as a lead and student group advisor for various student and alumni stewardship and solicitation programs.
Creates student solicitation messaging and segmentation strategies.
Advises the Senior Legacy Committee in pursuit of senior class gifts.
Analyzes results and reports updates to volunteers; participates in developing cultivation and solicitation strategies to secure appointments for personal visits, cultivation, and solicitations.
Partners with Major Gifts, Alumni Relations and Advancement Services to build reunion and other solicitation plans.
Coordinates with Annual Giving to develop direct mail appeals and phonation scripts for assignments.
Additional Duties
Cooperates and collaborates with other employees to provide professional leadership during emergencies.
Serves on university committees, as needed.
Complies with all Trinity University policies and guidelines.
Performs other duties as required.
Education
Required: Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university.
Preferred: Master's Degree from a four-year college or university.
Experience
Required: Two years of development or program coordination experience in education, non-profit or related environment. May include internships, graduate assistantships or related experience in student affairs, development or related office.
Preferred: Experience as a development professional.
Preferred: Experience in managing class-giving, alumni or membership programs.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of annual giving fundraising, donor information systems, and databases.
Willing to travel on behalf of Trinity University.
Self-starter with strong written and oral communication skills and experience organizing, coordinating, and developing programs and activities with and for volunteers, preferably in a higher education setting.
Unquestioned personal integrity, credibility, maturity, independent initiative and ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
Conversational skills; stewardship and managerial acumen and customer service orientation.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to influence others and build, maintain, and strengthen relationships.
Understanding and appreciation of a private liberal arts education (preferred).
Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment (preferred).
Licenses/Certifications
Required: Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License and have a good driving history. May not have more than two moving violations in a three-year period.
Other Requirements
All jobs require a current Criminal Background Check (CBC).
Some travel will be required.
Ability to work non-traditional business hours and weekends.
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Department/Office: Director of Annual Giving
Compensation: $23.97-$29.96 hourly; starting salaries based on internal equity, relevant experience, and education.
Note: Please be aware that starting salaries are based on factors including internal equity, relevant experience, and education.
Responsibilities
Expands Trinity's volunteer fundraising program and develops a new emphasis on building affinity groups for Annual Giving.
Assists in expanding volunteers and alumni engagement through Trinity's reunion giving program.
Collaborates with the Director of Annual Giving Programs to develop and implement plans to meet and increase annual giving revenue and alumni engagement goals.
Trains volunteers as peer-to-peer fundraisers and creates customized fundraising campaigns, descriptive narratives, and volunteer stewardship materials using creativity, strategic thinking, and storytelling.
Self-motivated and mission-driven with enthusiasm for the University, accomplishing tasks with minimal daily supervision.
Assists with recruitment, selection, training, and motivation of student, young alumni, and 5th and 10th reunion volunteers.
Collaborates with Annual Giving, SCM and Alumni Relations teams to create mailings, e-solicitations and social media outreach to encourage engagement and giving.
Supports the Director of Annual Giving Programs in implementing strategic plans for each reunion class to reach fundraising and participation goals.
Co-advises the Trinity Student Ambassadors with the Young Alumni and Student Programs Coordinator, and supports student education on philanthropic support for the University.
Serves as a lead and student group advisor for various student and alumni stewardship and solicitation programs.
Creates student solicitation messaging and segmentation strategies.
Advises the Senior Legacy Committee in pursuit of senior class gifts.
Analyzes results and reports updates to volunteers; participates in developing cultivation and solicitation strategies to secure appointments for personal visits, cultivation, and solicitations.
Partners with Major Gifts, Alumni Relations and Advancement Services to build reunion and other solicitation plans.
Coordinates with Annual Giving to develop direct mail appeals and phonation scripts for assignments.
Additional Duties
Cooperates and collaborates with other employees to provide professional leadership during emergencies.
Serves on university committees, as needed.
Complies with all Trinity University policies and guidelines.
Performs other duties as required.
Education
Required: Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university.
Preferred: Master's Degree from a four-year college or university.
Experience
Required: Two years of development or program coordination experience in education, non-profit or related environment. May include internships, graduate assistantships or related experience in student affairs, development or related office.
Preferred: Experience as a development professional.
Preferred: Experience in managing class-giving, alumni or membership programs.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of annual giving fundraising, donor information systems, and databases.
Willing to travel on behalf of Trinity University.
Self-starter with strong written and oral communication skills and experience organizing, coordinating, and developing programs and activities with and for volunteers, preferably in a higher education setting.
Unquestioned personal integrity, credibility, maturity, independent initiative and ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
Conversational skills; stewardship and managerial acumen and customer service orientation.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to influence others and build, maintain, and strengthen relationships.
Understanding and appreciation of a private liberal arts education (preferred).
Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment (preferred).
Licenses/Certifications
Required: Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License and have a good driving history. May not have more than two moving violations in a three-year period.
Other Requirements
All jobs require a current Criminal Background Check (CBC).
Some travel will be required.
Ability to work non-traditional business hours and weekends.
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