Annual Giving Coordinator

To enrich education through diversity, The College of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College has a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff, and strongly encourages women and members of underrepresented groups to apply.

The Office of Development and Alumni Engagement is seeking candidates for Annual Giving Coordinator role.

The Annual Giving Coordinator helps implement appropriate strategies to maximize the dollars raised and increase donor participation for the Annual Fund. Responsibilities include overseeing the effective use of relevant technologies such as Rasier's Edge, Graduway, and MailChimp. This position also provides overall management for Crowdfunding Campaigns, Brick Campaign, Senior Class Gift Campaign, and Annual Giving Ambassador Campaign. Duties will include coordinating a comprehensive solicitation schedule including marketing, solicitation, social
media, stewarding donors, establishment of campaign goals and tracking overall progress, and will assist the
Director of Annual Giving in the creation of direct mailings and online materials. The Annual Giving Coordinator
will research and investigate ways in which to engage current students and young alumni. In addition, the Annual
Giving Coordinator contributes to the college's Day of Giving planning and implementation.

Residing in the Division of College Advancement, the Office of Development & Alumni Engagement is responsible for a comprehensive fund-raising and constituent relations program targeted toward, but not limited to, alumni, friends of the college, faculty, staff, retired employees, parents, corporations and foundations. In addition to fund-raising initiatives, the Office of Development & Alumni Engagement is responsible for an extensive events calendar and a highly-detailed level of customer service for related activities throughout the campus

Main Responsibilities:

• Assist the Director of Annual Giving with direct mail and email appeals including drafting copy, developing marketing materials, and preparing mail lists.
• Coordinate social media marketing
• Coordinate Crowdfunding Campaigns including: overseeing Graduway platform; drafting copy for campaigns; serving as liaison between departments as needed; establish, track and regularly communicate overall progress of campaigns with all relevant parties; and develop strategies to increase the overall use and effectiveness of crowdfunding.
• Coordinate Brick Campaign and related appeals to parents in the fall and spring. Manage purchasing of bricks through vendor.
• Coordinate Student Giving Campaign and related appeals including: ensure that students are receiving information through annual emails and recruit student leaders and volunteers to assist with the campaign.
• Coordinate Annual Giving Ambassador Campaign throughout the year and during Day of Giving. coordinate materials and provide Ambassador training.
• Assist the Direct of Annual Giving in the development and implementation of Annual Fund strategies to increase young alumni participation
• Oversee Annual giving's effective use of Raiser's Edge including closely reviewing weekly income reports and ensuring that all appeals are properly inputted and coded.
• Oversee the various technology platforms such as Graduway and MailChimp (other platforms TBD) to ensure the Annual Fund is using them effectively.
• Participate in office events and meetings as necessary and complete other related duties as assigned. Miscellaneous tasks including, but not limited to: staff meetings, ordering supplies, taking inventory of supplies in storage, etc.
• The work environment is collegial and involves a great deal of collaboration
• Occasional evening and weekend hours, as necessary (i.e. assisting with special events
• Possible Travel

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience preferably in marketing, sales, and/or fundraising. Successful candidate must have computer proficiency and excellent organizational, communication, and human relations skills. Must have the ability to learn new computer applications, work with student populations, and work independently with a high level of motivation. A can-do attitude with tact, discretion and problem resolution skills will be helpful to a person in this position.
• Previous experience working on fundraising campaigns
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills, as well as experience in organizing and maintaining records systems.
• Excellent reading, spelling and grammar skills to assist with Annual Fund appeals
• Comfortable using and learning new technologies

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience with the Raiser's Edge database system is desirable.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills, as well as experience in organizing and maintaining records systems.
• Excellent reading, spelling and grammar skills to assist with Annual Fund appeals
• Comfortable using and learning new technologies

NJ State Title: Professional Services Specialist 4

Union Description: AFT

Salary Range: 18| $49,735.09 - $57,192.50

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Employer Qualifications:

• Final offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of background and reference checks

About TCNJ

TCNJ is a highly selective institution that has earned national recognition for its commitment to excellence. Founded in 1855, TCNJ has become an exemplar of the best in public higher education and is consistently acknowledged as one of the top comprehensive colleges in the nation. TCNJ currently is ranked as one of the 75 "Most Competitive" schools in the nation by Barron's Profiles of American Colleges and is rated the No. 1 public institution in the northern region of the country by U.S. News & World Report. TCNJ was named the #10 value in public higher education by the Princeton review in 2009 and, in 2006, was awarded a Phi Beta Kappa chapter - an honor shared by less than 10 percent of colleges and universities nationally. A strong liberal arts core forms the foundation for programs offered through TCNJ's seven schools - Arts & Communication; Business; Education; Humanities and Social Sciences; Science; Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science; and Engineering. TCNJ faculty members are teacher-scholars who share a commitment to liberal learning. TCNJ is located within an hour, by train, of New York City and Philadelphia. The College's campus is set on 289 tree-lined acres in suburban Ewing Township and is known for its natural beauty and has 39 major buildings.

Contact Information

Qualified candidates should apply online and submit a letter of interest, resume (CV), as well as the names and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be considered until a viable finalist has been found. Final offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of background and reference checks.

In accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new public employees in certain positions (faculty exempt) are required to obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment. Applicants must meet the requirements listed.