Associate Director

Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Lebanon, NH
41 Centerra Parkway

The Associate Director provides critical administrative, analytical, strategic, and communications support to advance partnerships between the Advancement Office and campus partners. Working closely with the AVP of Advancement for Centers, Institutes, and Special Projects, this role supports cross-functional fundraising initiatives by developing and analyzing data and project information, coordinating pipeline and engagement efforts, and creating compelling communications materials. The Associate Director also facilitates faculty and leadership engagement through centers/institutes, supports board development and volunteer groups, and strengthens internal resources to help frontline fundraisers effectively cultivate, solicit, and steward donors.

* Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience

* 5 or more years of experience in fund-raising, stewardship, marketing, journalism, or related fields

* Adept at content strategy and creation; excellent written communication skills

* Experience in a complex college, university, or other organization is desirable

* Superior organizational, planning, and project management skills

* Able to successfully manage a high-volume workload and competing priorities

* Familiarity with and comfort with learning new software systems

* Strong analytical, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills; strong computer literacy

* Excellent communicator (both verbally and in writing); able to think strategically and operationally

* Collaborative team player who will pitch in when and where needed to get the job done

* Excellent interpersonal skills

* High tolerance for ambiguity and changing priorities

* Experience using SharePoint software; use of content management systems, technically savvy

* Demonstrated initiative and creative energy

* Ability to apply the guiding principles of Development

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

This position is not visa sponsorship eligible.

In consultation with the AVP and frontline teams, helps develop and support strategies for institutional fundraising priorities, including event planning and execution, timeline creation and planning, and other work on mini-campaign areas. Collaborates with cross functional teams including colleagues in Recognition and Stewardship, Communications, and Events to implement donor cultivation, stewardship, and engagement strategies for prospects, including but not limited to strategies for recognition, appreciation, and impactful communication. Assists with stewardship items related to pre-campaign and campaign fundraising priorities, including drafting of materials. Facilitates, assists, and ensures consistent and timely stewardship by campus partners.

In collaboration, builds and manages data, project management tools, and reporting and helps support implementation of requests from centers/institutes and other areas related to senior leaders in the Provost's and/or SVP of Community Campus Life office, and other areas as needed. Track campus leadership and faculty engagement in development efforts. Works with Advancement Systems and Services and Research & Prospect Management to develop a means to pull pipeline data with additional tracking systems. Analyzes trends, identifies insights, and partners with AVP to recommend strategies and improvements. Supports project and data management across the Development team and conducts research on prospects, philanthropic priorities, and key constituencies to inform new initiatives.

Creates and manages an information environment that enables analytics and reporting on campus leadership and faculty involvement with the development program. Pulls and analyzes data from reports, identifies patterns, and in collaboration with supervisor, makes recommendations for improved strategies involving campus leaders. Collaborates on project management and data management within the Development team and related areas and conducts review/assessment related to prospects and philanthropic areas of interest related to Dartmouth. Conducts studies of special constituencies, their giving patterns, involvement with the College, etc. and makes recommendation of new initiatives or programs that the development office should consider.

Assists AVP with the development and cultivation of new Board members across the various Boards of Advisors and professional schools and other important alumni groups. Develops and tracks Board pipeline, Board background and philanthropic information, and reviews/assesses Board giving, among related items. Supports work with the Provost's team, SVP of University Advancement team, frontline Development officers, and campus leaders to suggest, track, and cultivate new Board members and leads. Assists with data tracking and meeting preparation for board membership recruitment discussions, both internal to Advancement and with our campus partners.

With assistance from department coordinator, manages Friends Groups communications and solicitations and helps develop and manage appropriate guidelines. Collaborates with program leadership campus wide and coordinates activities with central development. Oversees aspects of various non-athletic Friends groups operations including completion of annual agreements, additions and deletions of members, generation of financial reports, preparation of annual mailings and solicitations. Advises leaders of the various Friends programs campus wide on best practices and coordinates activities - including the use of IModules e-marketing - with central development. Assists with other group fundraising projects, as appropriate.

Partners with the AVP and Regional Directors to strategically coordinate campus travel and meeting schedules to maximize donor engagement and stewardship. Manages, supports, and helps track projects or other requests in relation to senior academic offices; maintains tracking for campus leaders' travel and Development visits; and supports elements associated with Development and/or alumni engagement with areas across the institution under the Provost and/or other senior leaders' purview. Establishes processes to measure campus partner travel outcomes (e.g., proposals, solicitations, new prospects). Builds strong relationships across campus and Advancement to foster collaboration, innovation, and a "One Dartmouth" fundraising approach. Models effective teamwork, cross-organizational cooperation, sound judgment, and inclusive program planning.

Develops and delivers clear, compelling, and audience-targeted content to support fundraising priorities and communications initiatives. Creates presentations and materials for leadership, boards, and campus engagements, and maintains resources that support frontline fundraising efforts. Drafts and refines correspondence, stewardship materials, and reports in collaboration with partners. Synthesizes complex information into accessible content for high-level audiences and supports communications for meetings and events, including writing, editing, and proofreading.