Associate Director, Chapman Fund

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Position Information

Position Title

Associate Director, Chapman Fund

Position Type

Regular

Job Number

SA6982122

Full or Part Time

Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly

Fair Labor Standard Act Classification

Exempt

Anticipated Pay Range

$80,000 - $95,000

Pay Range Information

Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President, Annual Giving, the Associate Director will identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward annual unrestricted gifts to the university from a pool of prospects targeting leadership gifts of $1,000-$25,000+ with an annual fundraising goal that will be assessed and set annually.
The Associate Director will oversee the growth of the President’s Circle leadership giving. This position will supervise the Assistant Director, Chapman Fund, ensuring effective prospect management, fundraising, and stewardship.
As a member of the University Advancement team, assist and support engagement activities to meet institutional goals.

Responsibilities

PROSPECT MANAGEMENT & FUNDRAISING

• Serve as front line cultivation officer to create opportunities for connecting the Chapman Family with the University’s funding priorities.
• Manage personal portfolio and solicit gifts for the Chapman Fund. Meet or exceed individual annual fundraising goal.
• Effectively grow the Chapman Fund donor pool by soliciting new donors and securing donations from lapsed donors.
• Participate in developing and implementing a successful constituent-based fundraising strategy and plan.
• Participate in qualifying prospects in database.
• Meet prospect contact goals including monthly visits, solicitations, cultivation, and stewardship activities.
• Work effectively with constituents within and outside the university to increase Chapman’s visibility and achieve fundraising goals.
• Utilize moves matrix system to advance prospects.
• Provide personalized customer service for donors and prospects.
• Prepare development reports to evaluate progress toward achievement of quarterly/annual goals. Analyze information to identify trends and patterns.
• Provide recommendations to the Assistant Vice President of Annual Giving on strategy improvements.

STEWARDSHIP & EVENTS

• Assess existing President’s Circle leadership giving society and develop and implement strategies to enhance stewardship opportunities and grow membership.
• Oversee and implement logistics for Chapman Fund stewardship events.
• Identify compelling stewardship opportunities and stories on behalf of Chapman Fund; execute planning and publication.

SUPERVISION OF ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

• Provide support, guidance, and supervision to Assistant Director, Chapman Fund.
• Develop strategy to ensure focus on and consistent progress toward cultivation and fundraising goals. Coach and mentor the Assistant Director on best practices to achieve targeted fundraising results, consistent with Chapman’s annual giving model.
• Assess performance and provide feedback and recommendations for professional development.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of four years of fundraising experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of principles and practices of annual fundraising and its role in developing and executing strategic institutional advancement fundraising strategies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and work with diverse individuals and groups at all organizational levels, both inside and outside of the University, and develop and maintain relationships with prospects and donors.
• Proven ability to plan, coordinate, and implement multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy and maintain a high level of confidentiality and customer service.
• Ability to learn and comply with all University policies and procedures, as well as relevant laws, rules, and regulations, including FERPA and best practices.

Desired Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience, including responsibility to train, coach, and evaluate.
• Experience in a higher educational setting or non-profit preferred.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community. The University is dedicated to enhancing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

The University is committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. More information on diversity and inclusion at Chapman University can be found at www.chapman.edu/diversity.

Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Chapman University does not sponsor applicants for Staff and Administrator positions for work visas.

The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

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