Director of Annual Giving

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Annual Giving is responsible for the planning and execution of a comprehensive annual giving program designed to build operating support for the College. The Director supervises the annual fundraising programs, utilizing telephone, direct mail, internet and personal solicitations to increase annual gift income and the number of alumni donors. The work involves a high level of contact with individuals inside and outside the College and therefore requires advanced interpersonal and communication skills. The variety of duties implies the need for good time management, the ability to prioritize and excellent record keeping abilities. Access to sensitive materials assumes a high degree of confidentiality. Evening work and travel are required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Given that the College is a diocesan Catholic college, will carry out your functions of your position in support of the College's Catholic Identity, mission and in support of Church teachings.

• Coordinates all annual giving solicitations for college constituencies to maximize giving and participation rates.
• Develops annual giving strategic and operations plans. Administers and proposes yearly budget recommendations for the annual giving program.
• Collaborate with Development Team to solicit Loras Fund leadership level gifts of $1,000 and higher from assigned major gift donors/prospects.
• Manages a portfolio of 30-50 prospective donors who are not yet ready for major gift solicitation, but capable of giving $1,000-$3,500 to the Loras Fund annually.
• Responsible for oversight of phonathon.
• Create and implement direct mail and digital marketing strategies for targeted groups.
• Works closely with Advancement Services to increase donor percentages.
• Develop and administer class agents, reunion, faculty/staff and young alumni giving.  
• Acts as College's liaison to the Iowa College Foundation.
• Represents the Advancement Office at College events, alumni and community functions.
• Collaborate with campus departments, athletics, and student programs to create sponsorship packages and ensure fulfillment of all corporate sponsorship benefits and recognition commitments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Ambition - The drive to achieve personal advancement.
• Assertiveness - Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Competitiveness - Willingness to strive to get ahead as well as finish projects.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
• Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.
• Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
• Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
• Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Financial Aptitude - Ability to understand and explain economic and accounting information, prepare and manage budgets, and make sound long-term investment decisions.
• Loyalty - Individual demonstrates a consistent alliance to the organization
• Organized - Possess the trait of being organized or ability to follow a systematic method of performing a task.
• Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships and maintain rapport with internal and external constituents.

Education: Bachelor's Degree (four-year college or university).

Experience: A minimum of one to three years of related work experience in a development office or non-profit environment, with direct experience in fundraising and donor relations.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Other Requirements: Skilled in the use of a personal computer and Microsoft Office Suite. Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices involved in developing and maintaining an effective annual giving program. Appreciation for and commitment to Catholic, liberal arts higher education. Demonstrated skills in gift solicitation. Strong organizational and communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Demonstrated commitment to teamwork and the ability to motivate prospective donors. Ability to be an articulate spokesperson on behalf of the College. Ability to work independently as well as establish and maintain harmonious relations with a diverse constituency. Ability to lead, be creative, innovative and decisive. Ability and willingness to travel and work evenings and weekends as necessary. Ability to facilitate multiple projects, make decisions and meet deadlines. Ability to identify problems and to develop creative, timely and efficient solutions. Ability to manage and motivate volunteers effectively and efficiently.

The College has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the College reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the College may deem appropriate.