Assistant Director for the Holy Cross Fund - Young Alumni and Students
Description
The position reports to the Director of Alumni and President’s Council. This position is responsible for the management and fundraising growth of the 10 most recent alumni classes, student phonathons, and the senior class gift/student philanthropy efforts. The Assistant Director will oversee reunion fundraising efforts the 5 and 10 Year Reunion Classes. Working with class-based and reunion volunteers, the Assistant Director will develop communication and segmentation strategies and tactics to meet both dollar and donor goals. Personal cultivation and solicitation of assigned prospects and high-level volunteers is required, with a travel goal of 50 face to face visits each year.
Major Areas of Responsibility
- Plan and implement the fundraising efforts with a gift chair(s), manages the reunion classes.
- Create a strategy to increase annual giving participation and grow leadership among young alumni.
- Work with campus and department partners, as well as key alumni volunteers, to develop and implement a strategic business plan to engage and cultivate young alumni
- Serve as the coordinator for all aspects of the College’s phonathon program
- Work closely with and train class volunteers, including class leadership and reunion gift committee members, to be successful in their work on behalf of the College.
- Manages the coordination of communications with Class Chairs, solicitation mailings, volunteer meetings and other needs as necessary
- Plan and implement a student philanthropy program to engage and educate members of the student body about the importance of giving back. Collaborate with student programs, such as the Student Government Association, to develop engagement strategies and opportunities
- Ability and desire to travel 2-3 days per month to engage young alumni in conversations about their philanthropy
- Cultivates, stewards and solicits young alumni by phone, through Zoom and in person.
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree and have a strong sense of the mission of the College and the value of a liberal arts education.
- Bring up to two years of Advancement or transferrable experience. Person should be goal and detail-oriented, able to work independently, with some evenings and weekends as required.
- Exceptional leadership, communication and interpersonal skills; possess the ability to inspire colleagues and motivate volunteers. Initiative, good judgement and sensitivity to confidential information required.
- Should be able to meet people easily and work well with others and project a positive image of the College.
- Must have a valid driver’s license
Core Competencies
- Collaboration: Exchanging information, ideas, thoughts and feelings thoughtfully with others in a manner that is proactive and enhances partnerships
- Inclusion: Actively engaging with the values of the College by promoting a work environment that embraces diversity and demonstrating respect for the opinions and beliefs of others
- Innovation: Performing one’s job with creativity and proactivity, improving procedures and problem-solving
- Mission/Service Orientation: Focusing on service to others and contributing to the College’s collective mission
- Responsibility: Taking ownership of one’s actions and accountability for one’s tasks and duties
Disclaimer
The description above represents the most significant duties of this position but does not exclude other occasional work assignments not mentioned, the inclusion of which would be in conformity with the factor degrees assigned.
Additional Information:
This is a full time, exempt level position. The College is committed to providing competitive market pay for its employees. The College also offers a competitive benefits package for full-time staff, including:
- 10% College contribution to the 403(b) Retirement Plan (1 year wait waiver available)
- This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement - upon hire, candidates will need to live within commuting distance
- Condensed summer 4-day work week
- Tuition & Education benefits
- Wellness programs & ongoing Training and Development opportunities
- Generous paid time off
The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action in the workplace.
To review our Employee Benefit Options, please go to: https://www.holycross.edu/human-resources/benefits
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Please attach a cover letter addressing the position requirements along with your resume.
In your cover letter please address how your work might support the College's commitment to inclusive excellence (https://aspire.holycross.edu/inclusive-excellence). Please provide examples of how you have integrated diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging into your past work. For more information, please visit http://holycross.edu/diversity.