Assistant Director of Philanthropy Experience

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The Assistant Director of Philanthropy Experience is responsible for growing revenue and donor numbers through solicitations, donor engagement, and targeted campaigns - with a special focus of increasing leadership level donors giving at the $1,000- $25,000 level.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage a hand-selected portfolio of current or prospective donors capable of making gift commitments of $1,000+ to the University, for the purpose of qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship through personalized communications.

• Devise and implement cultivation and solicitation strategies (including ask amounts) to meet and exceed clearly defined metrics.

• Independently and creatively develop content to share with donors, alumni, and friends to connect them to their interests to deepen their engagement with the University.

• Work directly with colleagues and campus partners to build and execute fundraising strategies for those donors who have the capacity and inclination to give $1,000+ including plans for One Ball State Day, crowdfunding, and other leadership level giving initiatives.

• Increase the number of leadership level donors who give annually, ultimately increasing the amount of private support raised from university constituents each year; concentrate on renewal, upgrades and acquisition within the prospect pool to assist in raising more private support each year and enhance the major gift pipeline.

• Using various platforms and tools, develop data-inspired fundraising strategies.

• Plan all work thoroughly and carefully, including goals, timetables and steps to be taken to achieve objectives.

• Provide regular updates on leadership level donor giving as needed.

• Review all pledge reminders and correspondence for leadership giving donors.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

• At least one year of higher education, sales and/or non-profit fundraising work experience. This is to include successfully serving in roles such as a student caller, alumni ambassador and related giving/engagement roles during college.

• History of proven fundraising success while a college/university student or professionally after graduating.

• Experience with using data to drive strategy.

• Ability to work as part of an organization without direct daily supervision.

• Outstanding oral, written and listening communication skills in order to articulate departmental and institutional viewpoints, goals, priorities, and needs.

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Willingness and ability to travel.

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and be insurable under the university's auto fleet policy.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree from an accredited institution.

• Two or more years of successful fundraising experience in a higher education setting (phonathon, leadership giving, etc.) and/or within non-profit fundraising.

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• Resume

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• Cover Letterdetailing your qualifications for the position.

For inquiries, please contact:

Assistant Director of Philanthropy Experience Search Committee at foundation@bsu.edu

What we offer:

At Ball State University, we understand the importance of balancing professional responsibilities with personal well-being. That's why we offer paid 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and 10 holidays a year. Plus, our paid parental leave (6 weeks) is there for life's most significant moments. We offer affordable health and dental insurance, robust long-term disability and life insurance plans, as well a range of retirement benefits to provide financial security to you and your family. These benefits ensure that you can focus on your work and personal growth without worrying about the unexpected.

When you work for us, you are family. And to show our support of your family, we will cover 90 percent of your child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State. We do the same for you. In fact, we'll cover 100 percent of the tuition costs for you to earn your undergraduate degree and 80 percent of your graduate tuition. This offer is good from the very first day you start. It's just one way we do our part to uplift you.

Let's fly together toward a secure and prosperous tomorrow.

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