Assistant Director, Annual Fund

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Associate Dean Development and Alumni Relations, at Columbia's Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation (GSAPP), the Assistant Director, Annual Fund oversees GSAPP's annual giving program and manages annual fund stewardship activities. The Assistant Director is also responsible for management of a Leadership Annual Fund portfolio.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Manage a leadership annual fund portfolio; solicit renewals and upgrades of GSAPP's leadership annual fund donors; and have a portfolio based in California, Florida, and New York with a focus on reunion classes. (50%)
• Oversee activities to achieve annual fund goals as set by the Associate Dean in coordination with the University's Annual Fund Programs liaison. Implement new strategies for continued growth of the School's annual fund over time. (20%)

Manage GSAPP's Giving Day activity in strategic coordination with the annual fund strategy. (10%)

Manage stewardship activities for all annual fund donors. Maintain a consistent schedule of donor acknowledgment letters and other outreach. Develop and implement new strategies for stewarding our annual fund donor population. (10%)

Develop and steward various giving circles with the Associate Dean, including the Avery Leaders program. (5%)

• Performs other associated duties and projects as assigned. (5%)

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required. A minimum of 3-5 years' related work experience.
• Demonstrated success working in development and understanding of the development process and stewardship.
• A commitment to higher education and the ability to articulate a compelling case for strong discretionary support, as well as support for various projects at GSAPP.
• Strong organizational ability and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with front-line fundraising is strongly preferred.
• Ability to use current Microsoft Office technologies and ability to adapt to and use future technologies. Ability to navigate large donor database systems and e-blast software. Experience with Advance is a plus.
• Experience utilizing social media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Flickr) to communicate campaign objectives and facilitate a higher rate of participation and giving.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team and to work cooperatively with other staff.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and experience handling highly confidential information.
• High energy level, enthusiasm, flexibility, creativity, and an entrepreneurial spirit are absolutely required.
• Ability to travel and to work weekends and evenings.

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