Assistant Director of Donor Relations and Stewardship

2 weeks ago

NH United States Dartmouth College Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as an Assistant Director of Donor Relations and Stewardship. This role will play a critical part in advancing Dartmouth's athletics fundraising and engagement efforts by fostering a culture of donor-focused stewardship and relationship building.

Key Responsibilities
  • Establish guidelines, tools, calendars, and processes to facilitate individualized stewardship planning and implementation, and a system for implementing a donor acknowledgment program across all intercollegiate sports.
  • Track and analyze donor engagement metrics year-over-year and against industry best practices and institutional standards to inform and enhance stewardship practices.
  • Work closely with Advancement field staff and other colleagues to build, monitor, and support the execution of tailored stewardship plans with a focus on donors who have created endowment supporting athletic coaches and programs, and capital project naming gifts.
  • Identify and coordinate proactive and strategic stewardship opportunities for DCARD teams, coaches, and staff when traveling for away competition, recruiting, or business travel to connect with local alumni.
  • Oversee the generation and delivery of acknowledgment letters to Friends donors across all sports and administrative units.
  • Manage the creation and distribution of the athletics department's annual stewardship report for endowments and capital gifts, highlighting the impact of donor contributions and maintaining transparency.
  • Partner with the Assistant Director of Donor Communications & Events in the execution of athletics alumni communications and special event programming.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree with 4-5 years of experience in development, alumni relations, communications, stewardship, donor relations, and engagement, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Talent to manage multiple projects and priorities.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; demonstrated ability to work with others.
  • Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable working in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment.
  • Strong project management skills.
  • Ability to apply a high degree of tact and sensitivity to daily activities.
  • Tolerance for ambiguity.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Three to five years of experience in development for higher education, athletics, or related field, preferably with experience in fundraising, donor relations, or administration.
  • Strong writing skills.
  • Experience working with the most senior members, clients, and stakeholders of an organization.
  • Demonstrated successful work experience in a large and/or complex environment where collaboration with multiple stakeholders and flexibility were essential.
  • A creative and entrepreneurial spirit.
  • Technical literacy and comfort manipulating and analyzing complex data.
  • An understanding of Dartmouth's advancement systems.
About Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. 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.

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