Working with the donor engagement team, and under the direction of the Director, Annual Giving, the Associate Director will support donor acquisition and retention efforts for the Hamilton Fund, one of the top performing college annual giving programs in the US. This is an exempt position with a pay range of $61,000 - $63,000.

The Associate Director will be responsible for supporting donor growth through various initiatives including, but not limited to:

• Building and leading the Class Management program and all related peer-to-peer solicitation efforts, actively mobilizing alumni volunteers in solicitation on behalf of the Hamilton Fund
• Directly managing a cohort of class committees
• Directly managing the Give Campus Volunteer Platform
• Coordinating and supporting key donor- and engagement-focused programs

The position includes:

Responsibilities

• Volunteer and class management (70% of time):
  • Help build, expand, and implement the class committee volunteer program, enrolling, training and directing class committee volunteers
  • Work with Hamilton Fund and Engagement, Events and Promotions teams, and with the Alumni Council Leadership
  • Directly manage a cohort of 20 classes
  • Manage the Give Campus volunteer platform
  • Travel 4-5 times each year to recruit leadership volunteers and solicit prospects.
• Donor solicitation (15% of time) :
  • Directly responsible for donor acquisition and retention of alumni donors in their managed classes.
  • Make solicitation calls to prospective Hamilton Fund donors. The successful candidate must be comfortable asking for money.
  • Coordinate with major and leadership gift officers on solicitation of assigned prospects in their classes.
• Donor strategy (10% of time):
  • Working with the Director, Annual Giving, contribute to developing strategies to increase alumni participation in giving to the College.
  • Use internal and vendor tools to track and report progress.
• Staff management and development (5% of time)
  • Contribute to the development of the team of student interns in their work as it relates to class management programs.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Demonstrated direct fund-raising, political campaign or constituent management and/or sales experience, including program management, or comparable experience in a business, nonprofit or related setting

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated results-orientation and a strategic, problem-solving approach to challenges
• Proven track record of effectively managing and developing relationships with volunteers
• Ability to work with colleagues effectively
• Experience developing and executing strategic and tactical program plans
• Experience creating, implementing, and managing fund-raising, marketing, and/or similar sales programs
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, paying close attention to detail while meeting deadlines
• High degree of proficiency in Microsoft Office required
• Capacity to master new software, especially the GiveCampus VMS platform and the ascend Advancement database
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a collaborative team environment
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including experience developing or supporting initiatives that serve underrepresented groups
• Ability to work well within a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Commitment to personal growth and development is highly desirable
• Disposition to take initiative and be a self-starter
• Willingness and ability to travel and to work on evenings and weekends during on-campus alumni events

Please submit cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references. Consideration of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.