Assistant Director of Donor Relations

Assistant Director of Donor RelationsApply below after reading through all the details and supporting information regarding this job opportunity.About University at Albany:Established in 1844 and designated a University Center of the State University of New York in 1962, the University at Albany's broad mission of excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research, and public service engages a diverse student body of more than 17,000 students in nine schools and colleges across three campuses.Located in Albany, New York, New York State's capital, the University is convenient to Boston, New York City, and the Adirondacks.Job Description:Reporting to the Senior Director of Donor Relations, the Assistant Director of Donor Relations will provide project coordination and management of the Division of Advancement's donor acknowledgement program with additional primary responsibilities.Primary Responsibilities:Managing, thoroughly researching, drafting and tracking high-level donor acknowledgement letters integral to the division's stewardship efforts, including presidential and vice-presidential level acknowledgement lettersManage comprehensive acknowledgement program, including but not limited to overseeing the production/writing of specialized acknowledgement letters (memorial/honoraria, soft credit donors, first-time donor outreach, etc.)Work in collaboration with and provide contacts at the various colleges/schools/departments on campus the information to produce timely acknowledgement letters or data lists for their specific areas. Troubleshoot any issues and provide additional information when requested.Manage and ensure the regular production, updating and mailing (via both traditional and email methods) of donor gift receipts.Provide charitable gift/pledge information to colleagues within the Division of Advancement, the campus community, and specific offices/donors.Work in collaboration directly with division's data management staff to manage, update and enhance the stewardship/donor relations acknowledgements and procedures via the division's database, Raiser's Edge.Assist with the successful execution of all aspects of on-campus/public recognition of major gifts donors for their support of the various departments/schools/colleges. Recognition may include plaque/poster unveilings for donor families and academic department leadership, small receptions for donors and other recognition initiatives like obtaining content for and creating personalized thank-you videos for highest level donors whose philanthropic contributions are integral to Advancement's efforts. Proper execution of these events is critical.Assist with and create new content related to the Celebration of Scholarships annual program through student acknowledgement acquisition, content design and related creation of student scholarship packets that are distributed annually, for annual Donor Impact Reports (800+) and for any major gift donor initiatives.Implement new materials and new content for Donor Relations projects and other specialized acknowledgement programs supporting fundraising efforts for our Student Scholarship, Loyalty Society and UProgress donors.Utilize and extract data from Raiser's Edge database and Anthology e-mailing programs platformsImplement new acknowledgement language/ideas to keep outreach items fresh and up to date.Other reasonable duties as assignedFunctional and Supervisory Relationships:Reports to Senior Director of Donor RelationsSupervises the following positions: noneJob Requirements:Demonstrated superior writing skillsExcellent organizational skills and attention to detailStrong interpersonal and communication skillsRequirements:Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree from a college or University accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization.One to three years of relevant experience in donor relations, development or related experienceExperience working with databases and Microsoft Office products, especially ExcelApplicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their roleApplicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus communityPreferred Qualifications:Experience with Raiser's Edge, Anthology or similar CRM /relational databasesPrior experience in an institution of higher education or not-for-profit settingExperience in project management in a higher education setting Additional Information:Professional Rank and Salary Grade: Senior Staff Assistant, SL-3, $55,151-$59,000Special Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements.The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University's crime statistics for the past three years; and disclosures regarding the University's current campus security policies. The University at Albany's Annual Security Report is available in portable document format [PDF] by clicking this link to NYS Labor Law 194-A, no State entity, as defined by the Law, is permitted to rely on, orally or in writing seek, request, or require in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current wage, or salary history as a condition to be interviewed, or as a condition of continuing to be considered for an offer of employment, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation, and for the purpose of verifying information, may such requests be made. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY IS AN EO/AA/IRCA/ADA EMPLOYERPlease apply online via Instructions:Applicants MUST submit the following documents:ResumeCover letter stating all the required minimum qualifications and any of the applicable preferred qualificationsList of 3 professional references with e-mail addresses and telephone numbersNote: After submitting your resume, the subsequent pages give you instructions for uploading additional documents (i.e. cover letter etc.).A review of applications will start on February 20, 2025 and the search will remain open until the position is filled.

Created: 2025-02-27