Associate Director of Constituent Engagement and Annual Giving

4 weeks ago

Bennington, Vermont, United States Bennington College Full time


Associate Director of Constituent Engagement and Annual
Giving

Bennington College

Job Type: | Full time

Location: Bennington, Vermont, United States

Bennington College invites applications for an Associate Director
of Constituent Engagement and Annual Giving to join a growing and
reinvigorated advancement team. This position has the unique
opportunity to participate in the reshaping and revitalizing of the
alumni and constituent engagement programs while contributing to
the support of the Bennington Fund.

The Associate Director of Constituent Engagement and Annual Giving
will report jointly to the Director of Annual Giving and the
Director of Constituent and Alumni Engagement. The Associate will
work jointly with the alumni relations and annual giving programs
to determine how best to incorporate student, recent alumni and
affinity audiences into the annual giving campaigns and efforts
throughout the year, as well as annual alumni and family engagement
touchpoints including events and outreach.

The successful candidate will possess strong communication skills,
attention to detail an, entrepreneurial spirit, and a passion for
engaging and supporting alumni and family communities. Candidates
must possess a deep commitment to instilling best practices and
fostering a culture that reflects Advancement's and Bennington
College's values.

General Responsibilities


  1. Plan and execute strategy for student philanthropy and recent
    alumni giving in partnership with the Director of Annual Giving to
    strengthen participation among these audiences by leading the
    student class giving campaign, and planning communications and
    engagement events throughout the year. Work with student and recent
    graduate ambassadors to encourage giving and peer-to-peer outreach.
    Contribute to the development of stewardship strategies which would
    be meaningful to these audiences.


  2. Develop segmentation and marketing strategies to maximize donors
    and dollars for the Bennington Fund, with a specific focus on
    educating students and recent alumni on positive behaviors related
    to philanthropy and engagement and driving affinity-based giving.
    This includes creating plans and applying resources to acquire new
    donors, renew previous donors, and move donors toward higher levels
    of participation.


  3. In conjunction with Communications, oversee the digital engagement
    strategy that includes all Bennington communications channels:
    newsletters, social media, magazine, video, website, Bennington
    Connects, and segmented email outreach, to keep alumni informed and
    engaged.


  4. Expand alumni and student career initiatives through the Bennington
    Connects program. Plan effective recruitment of students and
    alumni, and create an annual communication and engagement strategy
    to positively connect these audiences through the Bennington
    Connects platform. Provide leadership for Institutional Advancement
    led events developed in conjunction with the Director of Alumni
    Relations, Office of Career Services and Field Work
    Term.


  5. Assist in the recruitment and supervision of student workers hired
    as ambassadors of Bennington to support the programming and special
    initiatives for the Annual Giving and Alumni Relations
    Programs.


  6. Track and analyze program data related to alumni engagement
    activities and annual giving efforts to assess effectiveness and
    identify areas for improvement. Develop metrics to assess giving
    trends and alumni engagement at all levels.


  7. Collaborate on special initiatives including Reunion, Commencement,
    24 Hour Play, and other duties as assigned.

    Bennington serves a diverse student population inclusive of members
    of ethnically/racially minoritized, international, LGBTQIA+, and
    disability communities as well as diverse gender identities,
    socioeconomic backgrounds, religions, and political beliefs. Our
    staff and faculty also reflect diverse and intersecting backgrounds
    and identities. All employees are expected to be respectful and
    responsive to these differences in the service of building
    community that promotes student and employee success and community
    cohesiveness. Each individual (faculty, staff and students) will be
    accountable for upholding these values. The College's approach to
    pluralism and inclusivity—both as fields of inquiry and practice—is
    to prioritize flexible thought, and to invite the examination of
    access, value, power, and privilege through its institutional
    policies and areas of study. We encourage applicants from diverse
    realms of interest, backgrounds, experience, and accomplishment to
    apply.

    Qualification


  8. BA degree preferred, 2-4 years experience working in alumni
    affairs, development, or equivalent service-based organization,
    with demonstrated accomplishment in event logistics and execution
    and stakeholder management.


  9. Some familiarity with Bennington College and its mission, and the
    ability to represent the College with confidence and
    diplomacy.


  10. Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated maturity and
    judgment necessary to engage a diverse constituency. Excellent
    writing skills necessary to maintain ongoing communication with
    alumni and assist with various alumni publications.


  11. Event planning expertise and the organizational skills and
    detail-orientation required to coordinate special events and alumni
    programs.


  12. Must be technologically proficient and comfortable working with
    Google ecosystem as well as comfortable with project/task
    management systems.


  13. Must be able to work with limited direction and handle multiple
    tasks.


  14. Some overnight travel, evening and weekend responsibilities are
    required.


  15. A hybrid remote schedule work schedule is possible with significant
    on-campus presence during constituent events.

    This position requires successful completion and acceptable results
    of a background check.

    The College

    Bennington College offers a comprehensive benefits program (to
    eligible employees) that includes medical, dental, vision, life and
    long-term disability insurance, retirement, and tuition benefits
    including Tuition Exchange scholarships. The College also offers an
    on-site fitness center as well as generous time off benefits (4
    weeks of vacation, 10 sick days and 17 paid holidays).

    Bennington College is a laboratory for innovation in higher
    education. At Bennington, learning and making—on campus and in the
    field—are inseparable, and its graduates are noted for their
    outsized impact on the world's stage. This campus celebrates the
    ongoing making of work—shared on walls, in shows and performances,
    in lectures and readings, and in conversations—and believes that
    equity, diversity, and inclusivity are vital to a collaborative
    community. This position captures, contributes to, and reflects the
    ethos of this creative community.

    Nestled at the foot of the Green Mountains in Vermont, the campus
    consists of approximately 370 acres. The College was named one of
    ten with the best architecture by Architectural Digest. From
    campus, it is a short drive to the cultural offerings of the
    northern Berkshires in Massachusetts, Albany, New York, and many of
    Vermont's top recreational centers. New York City, Boston, and
    Burlington, Vermont are all within three and a half hours by
    car.

    To apply, please visit

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