Assistant Director of Donor Engagement
Position Title:
Assistant Director of Donor Engagement
Position Type:
Regular
About the Role:
The Assistant Director of Donor Engagement contributes to NKU’s fundraising success by designing and coordinating donor experiences and connections to the impact of their giving. This position is an instrumental part of University Advancement, ensuring donors receive timely thank you messages and are regularly engaged.
- Coordinate opportunities for donors to experience and understand the impact of their giving such as storytelling, donor/beneficiary connections, and other unique events, reports, and touchpoints that connect them to their philanthropy.
- Coordinate and execute the acknowledgment process, including routing, personalizing, and sending acknowledgments to donors to properly and promptly thank them for their gifts, as well as regularly reviewing and refreshing acknowledgment content.
- In collaboration with other areas of University Advancement, coordinate customized donor programs, including various giving societies, to ensure we recognize donors’ special moments, milestones, and behavior.
- Manage various donor relations events throughout the year.
- Maintain in-depth knowledge of university priorities, programs, and initiatives to identify ongoing engagement opportunities for donors and prospects, including those within an assigned stewardship portfolio.
- Provide administrative support for donor visits and general donor relations operations, including packaging and mailing donor gifts, managing communications, and coordinating outreach.
- Maintain NKU’s donor database related to donor relations, ensuring touchpoints and outreach are captured accurately and kept up-to-date.
- Maintain a resource that identifies on-campus engagement and giving opportunities to share with donors and friends as well as University Advancement staff
Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related work experience required. Candidate must have:
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Creativity and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work collaboratively
- Commitment to the mission and vision of Northern Kentucky University
- High ethical standards
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and donor management software (Raiser’s Edge) preferred
Please include a resume, cover letter and references.
Posted Salary:
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
Some weekend/evening work is required
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