Director of Strategic Giving Initiatives

3 hours ago


Ithaca, New York, United States Yeshiva University Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as an Assistant Director of Annual Giving. This role will play a critical part in leading our direct marketing program, building relationships with stakeholders, and coordinating our Annual Giving Day.

Key Responsibilities
  • Project manage the direct marketing program, providing logistical and strategic support for mass communication campaigns.
  • Build and manage relationships with stakeholders within and external to the Institutional Advancement department.
  • Coordinate Yeshiva University's Annual Giving Day, leading student ambassadors and working with the MarComm department to support social media strategy.
  • Contribute to campaign planning and design, offering ideas and recommendations for messaging.
  • Create and manage online fundraising campaigns via giving platforms.
  • Make formal data requests to IA's Operations team and work with the team to deliver data for tracking and evaluating campaign performance.
  • Oversee phone call programs, including the recruitment, hiring, training, and management of student callers.
  • Oversee Yeshiva University's Senior Class Gift campaign, with the goal of increasing meaningful engagement and participation.
  • Cultivate and obtain student and university stories and photos for inspirational messaging.
  • Work collaboratively with the alumni and development teams to help build programs to increase alumni giving.
  • Assist other areas on campus with fundraising efforts as needed.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 5-7 years of relevant work experience
Skills and Competencies
  • Understanding of higher-education fundraising and Annual Giving
  • Ability to work with new technologies and innovative organizational practices
  • Excellent time and project management skills
  • Attention to detail and ability to proof/review content
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to interact professionally with a diverse population
  • Aptitude to work both independently and in collaboration with others
Salary Range

$85,000-$90,000



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