Assistant Director of Annual Giving

Elon University is currently accepting applications for an Assistant Director of Annual Giving.  Over the last decade, Elon has dedicated resources to build robust alumni and parent engagement and annual fundraising programs, helping to foster participation rates that now keep pace with top national universities. Given Elon’s increasingly young alumni base, that translates from less than 4,000 alumni donors to 8,000 annually. Total undesignated and designated annual giving has grown from $4.5 million to $8.3 million during that time. With capacity built and a culture of engagement and philanthropy well-rooted, Elon’s Office of Annual Giving seeks an Assistant Director to join a growing team committed to increasing fundraising and participation goals to advance Elon’s new ten-year strategic plan, Boldly Elon.  The Assistant Director reports to the Director of Annual Giving. S/he is a vital member of a team responsible for achieving key giving metrics and will initiate and lead a diverse set of direct appeal and renewal solicitation projects. The Assistant Director will serve as a primary liaison with assigned campus partners and volunteer groups to ensure their annual giving needs are met. Additionally, s/he will serve as a main point of contact internally for managing data, developing necessary segmentation lists and monitoring key performance indicators. This position will supervise giving staff focused on engaging alumni as partners, advocates and investors at Elon. The Assistant Director also supervises a professional staff member responsible for the daily operations of a Student Outreach Program (Phonathon) and is also responsible for its outcomes and continuity. The Assistant Director will have the opportunity to help oversee the implementation of a significant new investment in technology being made in the Student Outreach Program.  Bachelors degree required; Masters degree preferred.  Experience in higher education or non-profit fundraising preferred; ability to handle deadlines effectively and work independently; able to manage concurrent activities, be flexible and adapt to changing priorities; detail-oriented, self-starter with an ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities to meet challenging timelines and achieve annual goals.  Position will remain open until filled.  Apply at https://elon.peopleadmin.com/postings/7670. Elon University is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff and student body and welcomes all applicants. 

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