Assistant Director of Major Gifts

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title Assistant Director of Major Gifts Posting Number 20110397 Pay Rate Position Type Administration

Position Summary Information

Key Responsibilities
The Assistant Director of Major Gifts is primarily responsible for cultivating relationships which will help expand the donor base, while soliciting and providing stewardship for current funds, capital projects and endowment to achieve Juniata’s strategic objectives.

• Cultivates new relationships and helps strengthen and maintain existing relationships. Listens to needs and priorities of and routinely follows up and communicates with prospective donors and donors.
• Recommends and implements coordinated stewardship strategies for Advancement team.
• Solicits individuals in order to help secure the financial support needed for the College.
• Plans and organizes fundraising programs and activities including volunteer committees and special events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Juniata College believes in and embraces the liberal arts and as such, we encourage and seek mutual benefit through diversity of thought and approach which enriches our academic community, as well as the lives of our students and colleagues. Juniata College is committed to creating a welcoming community supported by relationships based on collaboration and mutual respect. We endeavor to create an inclusive learning environment where members with different perspectives and backgrounds can learn, contribute, and thrive. Please join us…

AA/ EOE

Position Qualifications

1. Excellent written and oral communication skills and a keen ability to foster, build and maintain relationships on all levels.
2. A proactive manner and the ability and inclination to formulate and to articulate opinions creating consensus and momentum.
3. Ability to work both independently within a broad strategic framework and institutional priorities and cooperatively and collaboratively with numerous and diverse individuals and groups.
4. Must be willing to travel extensively and work non-traditional hours.
5. Computer literacy with the knowledge and understanding of the Microsoft Office Suite and desire to become familiar with specialized software.
   
   

BS/BA is required

Supervision Required/Given
Works independently with discretion and judgment as to how best to achieve College goals. Must work collaboratively and cooperatively with numerous and diverse individuals and groups. Reports directly to the supervisor of the Major Gifts department and works closely with other members of the College Advancement division. Provides supervision to student assistants as required. Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands Special Instructions to Applicants
To promote and sustain the health and safety of our campus community, Juniata College has adopted a Covid-19 vaccine mandate for all Faculty, staff and students. Exemptions to this mandate will be considered for bona fide medical, and religious reasons. Weekly testing will be required for the unvaccinated. Those granted exceptions for reasons other than approved medical or religious exemption will be assessed a monthly testing fee.

Selection of the final candidate is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check



Posting Detail Information

Open Date 01/24/2022 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. List of 3 References

Optional Documents