Assistant Director of Advancement for the Arts

Working Title

Assistant Director of Advancement for the Arts

Position Number

FA434

FLSA

Exempt

Appointment Type

Full Time

Sensitive Position

No

Sensitive Position Statement

A sensitive position requires a fingerprint-based criminal history check. This is NOT a sensitive position. 

Campus Security Authority

No

Campus Security Authority Statement

This position is NOT designated as a Campus Security Authority. A Campus Security Authority (or CSA) is defined as an “official of the institution with significant responsibility for student and campus activities.” A CSA is required to immediately report any crime that is reported to them to the University Police who will then review, evaluate, and investigate the reported crime. Annual training is required by the Department of Education for all personnel who have been designated as a Campus Security Authority.

Designated Personnel

No

Designated Personnel Statement

A “designated position” means this position could potentially be required to work (depending on the event) during an emergency closing. This is NOT a “designated position.” 

Statement of Economic Interest

No

Statement of Economic Interest Statement

This position does NOT require a Statement of Personal Economic Interest.

Restricted Position

No

Restricted Position Statement

A restricted position would be subject to availability of funding. This is NOT a restricted position. 

Chief Objective of Position

This position will focus on fundraising for the arts programs: Ferguson Center for the Arts, Mary M. Torggler Fine Arts Center, Music Department (Friends of Music), Theatre and Dance Department (Theatre Guild) and Department of Fine Art and Art History.

Work Tasks

Serve as the “concierge” for Ferguson Center and Mary M. Torggler Center major donors by managing and coordinating all benefits and special needs and handling records/requests. Ensure they receive superb customer service (tickets, subscriptions, valet, receptions/intermissions, meet & greets, announcements, marketing communications, and performance reminders). Primary host for performances at the Ferguson Center and Torggler Center in VIPS areas, greeting donors, responding to requests and addressing any challenges that arise. Serve as the “on site” link and customer service liaison between the Ferguson Center and University Advancement, reporting to Senior Director of Advancement for the Arts.

Weekly updates to Advancement, FCA and Administrative leaders regarding VIPS at shows, then report who actually came to the show and/or intermission. Coordinate catering and valet for VIP intermissions. Assist with filling the President’s Box.

Manage Partner in the Arts program for the Ferguson Center: monthly renewals, solicit new donors, stewardship, all communications and events.

Manage Patron of the Art for the Torggler: monthly renewals, solicit news donors and ensure benefits are fulfilled. This includes writing appeals, meeting with donors and developing new, creative ways broaden the donor base.

Assist with managing over 1,000 corporate and individual donors. This includes a consolidated program of identification/discovery, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of gifts prospects, annual and corporate giving for all arts associated with CNU including Ferguson Center for the Arts, Mary M. Torggler Center, Friends of Music and Theatre Guild.

Prepare fundraising appeals and sponsorship proposals. Solicit donors and sponsors in coordination with the Senior Director. Coordinate fundraising events. Work with volunteers to reach fundraising goals (including in-kind support). Produce monthly development reports. Maintain all mailing lists and databases for the arts.

This position is designated as a “responsible employee” who has the authority to redress sexual violence, who has the duty to report incidents of sexual violence or other student misconduct, or who a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.
 
Develops and maintains very positive and professional customer service and/or relations within the office/department and with all constituencies to include students, faculty, staff, guests, and employees. Demonstrates a positive and professional attitude and treats everyone with dignity and respect. Fully supports the “Student’s First” value at CNU and routinely goes the extra mile in providing service. 

Reviews and communicates safety issues to assure a safe and healthy workplace and a reduction in work related absence.
 
Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSA's) required

Must be creative, innovative and independent. 
 
Must have a proven commitment to excellent customer service and experience in fundraising. 
 
Must have excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. 
 
Must be detail oriented with excellent computer skills; such as, database entry and management, word processing and spreadsheet, and designing email communications. 
 
Must have the ability to work flexible hours, including late nights and weekends depending on event schedule and related deadlines. 
 
Must be able to manage and work effectively with people; coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously; solve problems and make decisions. 
 
Must have good public relations and organizational skills. 
 
Knowledge of event planning. 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSA's) preferred

Knowledge of MailChimp, iModules, Banner and ticketing system software. 
 
Knowledge of the arts. 
 
Knowledge of giving in Hampton Roads. 
 
Working knowledge of social media management. 

Required Education

Master’s degree in business, marketing, or public relations from an accredited institution of higher education or a Bachelor’s degree and experience that equates to an advanced degree.  

Preferred Education

Experience Required

Must have proven experience and success in non-profit fundraising environments including individual and corporate giving. Demonstrated experience with databases, email communication platform, spreadsheets or word processing software. Experience with event planning.

Experience Preferred

Experience with leading and developing fundraising campaigns.

CNU Information

Selected by The Princeton Review for The 386 Best Colleges: 2021 Edition, and highly ranked for its quality of life and innovative leadership, Christopher Newport University is a public school offering a private school experience — great teaching, small classes, and a safe, vibrant campus. A “student-first, teaching-first” community, Christopher Newport is dedicated to the ideals of scholarship, leadership and service. The University is located between Williamsburg and the Virginia beaches in Newport News, and enrolls 5,100 students. Academic programs encompass more than 90 areas of study, from biology to business administration and political science to the performing arts. The University has a new and technologically advanced campus, has generated over 7,300 applications for a freshmen class of 1,155 and has been ranked by U.S. News & World Report’s America’s Best Colleges guide as fourth among public regional universities in the South and seventh among all regional universities in the South. In addition, Christopher Newport is ranked third among all public schools for having “the highest proportion of classes with fewer than 20 students.” Christopher Newport is committed to ensuring that all people are welcomed, honored and fully engaged in the life of our academic community. We seek exceptional and diverse candidates and encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented in their profession. For further details and information about Christopher Newport, visit ”https://www.cnu.edu">http://www.cnu.edu.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

AP164P

Number of Vacancies

1

Posting Date

08/05/2021

Application Deadline

08/22/2021

Application Instructions

Interested parties are requested to submit a cover letter; current resume; and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references at the time of application. 

Review of applications will begin August 22, 2021. 
Applications received after August 22, 2021, will be accepted but considered only if needed. 

Search finalists are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check.

Christopher Newport University (CNU) will make a reasonable effort to accommodate persons with disabilities in the application and/or interview process. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation should contact the CNU Human Resources Office by calling (757) 594-7145.

Quick Link for Internal Postings

https://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/11451

EEO Statement

Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully Committed to Access and Opportunity.
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