Assistant Director of Annual Giving

Responsibilities

• Aids in planning and executing multi-channel annual giving campaigns, including direct mail, email, texting, phone, social media, and crowdfunding campaigns.
• Maintains calendar and communication plan for annual giving solicitations and stewardship.
• Leads, organizes, implements, and evaluates the University's annual Jay It Forward Giving Day campaign.
• Identifies, cultivates, and manages segments of annual donors, including alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff, and friends of the University.
• Maintains accurate records in the donor database.
• Supports volunteer-based fundraising initiatives, including Reunion Year Committees and the Alumni Association Board of Directors and Committees.
• Assists the Alumni Engagement & Annual Giving team in planning and staffing signature campus events, including but not limited to Homecoming, Founders Recognition Evening, Quest and Schade Lecture receptions, June Jazz, and/or stewardship and fundraising events.
• Coordinates the stewardship and expansion of the President's Circle ($1,000 and above annual donors).
• Conducts personal outreach through email, mailings, calls, meetings, and virtual engagement to solicit and steward donors.
• Prepares reports and dashboards for leadership and key stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business, nonprofit management, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in fundraising, advancement services, nonprofit, or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with CRM databases (e.g., Raiser's Edge, Salesforce, or similar).
• Experience with email marketing platforms (e.g. EMMA, Constant Contact).
• Strong organization skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Strong customer service orientation.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Experience in higher education fundraising.
• Preferred: Familiarity with annual giving strategies, metrics, and donor lifecycle management.
• Preferred: Experience with digital fundraising tools, including Gravyty.

Pay

$60,000 - $65,000

The actual salary offered will depend on a candidate's experience and education, and departmental budget.

Schedule

Exempt

Benefits

An overview of Elmhurst University benefits is available here.

Please submit cover letter, resume, and three references with contact information with online application. The references should include name, phone number and email.