Assistant/Associate Director, Individual Giving
- Employer
- Swarthmore College
- Location
- Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Oct 3, 2024
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Development & Advancement, Alumni Affairs
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
Assistant/Associate Director, Individual Giving
Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, Pennsylvania
Swarthmore College seeks an enterprising and inquisitive individual to join a highly collaborative and motivated team of development and alumni relations professionals and manage the donor giving journey through the gift cycle—from identification through to gift closure. This position becomes available at a pivotal time in Swarthmore’s history, as it launches an ambitious $100M campaign to construct a new athletic center and seeks to implement Swarthmore Forward, a strategic plan that emphasizes holistic development of the student, integrating advising and academic excellence with opportunities for personal growth, recreation, civic engagement, and joy. Funds generated from the development team will enable Swarthmore to realize its mission to foster innovative research and creative production; create opportunities for education and growth among faculty, students, and alumni; and build a diverse, equitable and inclusive community that enriches experiences and broadens perspectives.
The assistant/associate director will manage up to 150 prospects capable of making gifts of $100K+ and inspire them to new levels of philanthropic support; collaborate with colleagues across advancement and the College to engage potential donors; and utilize data and research to identify prospects, develop meaningful cultivation plans, and formulate effective solicitation strategies.
The ideal candidate will have a track record of success securing philanthropic gifts in support of a non-profit organization; the ability to collaborate with colleagues to advance the mission of an institution; and exemplary interpersonal, community-building, and communications skills as well as a high degree of comfort and cultural sensitivity engaging and inspiring prospects and donors.
Professional Qualifications and Personal Qualities
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Minimum of 1-3 years working in institutional advancement or equivalent professional experience for the Assistant Director level.
- Minimum of 3-5 years working in institutional advancement or equivalent professional experience for the Associate Director level.
- Exceptional communication skills with special emphasis on ability to connect and engage with a broad constituency in both written and oral communications.
- Ability to communicate effectively with prospective donors and College administrators and work collaboratively with colleagues.
- Mature judgment and the ability to act independently to plan and accomplish goals.
- Strong organizational skills, and in particular, the abilities to manage multiple projects, pay close attention to detail, and remain focused and effective while traveling.
- Strong skill in dealing with people, using tact and diplomacy, and the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Strong customer service skills.
- Strong skill in articulating the value of higher education.
- Ability to use a variety of computer applications, including demonstrated skills in the use of word processing and spreadsheets (e.g.
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Docs and Sheets), and fundraising databases and reporting software.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize work, manage multiple tasks involving many stakeholders, and meet deadlines in a time-constrained environment.
- Ability to initiate and complete tasks with minimal supervision, exercising discretion and independent judgment.
- Valid US driver’s license and ability to travel locally, regionally, and nationally.
Swarthmore is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Advertised: Oct 03 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
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Since its founding in 1864 by the Religious Society of Friends (aka Quakers), Swarthmore College has given students the knowledge, insight, skills, and experience to become leaders for the common good.
With a curriculum unmatched among liberal arts colleges of its size, Swarthmore offers more than 600 courses and undergraduate research opportunities—from the humanities and performing arts to the social and natural sciences and engineering.
Swarthmore’s idyllic, 425-acre arboretum campus features rolling lawns, a creek, wooded hills, and hiking trails. It is located just 11 miles from Philadelphia.
The diversity of perspectives represented by Swarthmore students, faculty, and staff—including different viewpoints, identities, and histories—contributes to the community’s strong sense of open dialogue and engagement with ideas and issues.
Thank you for your interest in Swarthmore College. Swarthmore welcomes people who are not just looking for a job, but seeking a meaningful opportunity to make a positive difference in the world. Our highly selective liberal arts college is situated on a scenic suburban Philadelphia campus. Our mission focuses on providing students with the knowledge, insight, and experience they need to become leaders and agents of change on behalf of the common good.
As an employer, Swarthmore is committed to providing full opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, medical condition, veteran status, or disability. We welcome, and seek applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including those with intercultural experience and demonstrated commitments to an inclusive workplace and world.
We recognize that attracting and retaining outstanding faculty and staff is critical to maintaining our academic standard of excellence. And so, in addition to competitive salaries, we offer a high quality, comprehensive employee benefits program.
- Website
- http://www.swarthmore.edu/
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