Job Description

Associate Director of Annual Giving

Kenyon College seeks an Associate Director of Annual Giving to serve as a key partner in developing the next generation of philanthropic leaders. The Associate Director is primarily responsible for executing the Advancement divisions strategy as it relates to young alumni and student philanthropy. In cooperation with partners across the division and the College, the role guides the process by which students and young alumni learn about the importance of giving back to Kenyon and the impact of their giving on the life of the College.

Job Number: 493267
Work type: Exempt Staff
Location: Gambier, OH

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee Student Advancement Officer program: hiring, training, and managing students; working closely with division partners and outside vendors to create successful calling and texting efforts; think strategically about continued evolution of the program for engagement and fundraising efforts with alumni, parents, and students.
• Oversee Senior Class Gift initiative: planning and executing events for senior class with the goal of fundraising and philanthropy education, forming relationships with members of senior class and campus partners to successfully execute the program.
• Identify and carry out strategies and tactics that will improve the percentage of recent graduates (0?4 years post?graduation) who support Kenyon philanthropically, including but not limited to event?based fundraising and 1:1 visits. The successful candidate will be encouraged to manage a portfolio of young alumni donors for individual donor cultivation, solicitation and long?term relationship building.
• As a member of the Young Alumni Team, develop and help implement young alumni strategy and outreach more broadly, in collaboration with partners on the Alumni and Parent Engagement team. Related responsibilities include:
  
  
  • Collaborating with Advancement Communications to develop multi?channel solicitation strategies, including direct mail, email, texting, social media, and digital fundraising initiatives all tailored to a young alumni audience.
  • Planning and executing targeted young alumni fundraising events in partnership with Alumni and Parent Engagement, Kenyon Fund Executive Committee, and Leadership Annual Giving (occasional travel required).
  
  
  
• Serve as the Annual Giving liaison to the campuswide Generosity Project, a College?wide initiative that aims to elevate existing work related to philanthropy, volunteerism and service.
• Support Annual Giving team work such as participation in Kenyon Fund Executive Committee work, Class Agent lunch chats, the Kenyon Together online giving challenge and more.
• Provide other Annual Giving support as needed within your skill set.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to gain proficiency in Kenyons main database platform, Slate for Advancement, and other key software required for the position.
• Ability to use data, metrics, and analytics to refine and inform solicitation strategies, measure program success and contribute to a culture of data?driven decision making.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, student employees and volunteers.
• Be personable, open?minded, and possess a professional attitude.
• Possess strong organizational skills with the ability to manage large, time?sensitive projects while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and quality of work.
• Ability to develop new methods, adapt to the changing needs of the office, and establish appropriate procedures.
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure; not easily frustrated.

Supervisor Responsibilities

Hire, onboard and supervise the work of 15?20 student workers during the academic year.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to lift up to 15 lb.
• Hybrid work environment opportunities with the option to work remotely for part of the week during most of the calendar year.
• Occasional night and weekend work required; travel for young alumni events and other divisional activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required.
• 2?4 years of experience in non?profits, fund?raising, admissions, alumni relations or another related field.
• Demonstrated history of building relationships and/or experience working with a team.
• Passion for the importance of higher education, and the liberal arts particularly.
• Commitment to our Divisions values of excellence, integrity, and collaboration.
• Note: This position description is not intended to be all?inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Compensation and Benefits

Salaries at Kenyon are competitive and commensurate with experience. In addition to an attractive salary, Kenyon offers benefits for employees and their family members. Children of employees are eligible for 100% tuition waivers at Kenyon, and through the Great Lakes Colleges Association, children of employees are eligible for 90% tuition waivers at nineteen other of the nations finest liberal arts colleges. We also offer health, dental and vision insurance, TIAA retirement, and many other benefits, including provisions for a spouse, families, and domestic partners.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kenyon College is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all qualified individuals. It is the College's policy to evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical and/or mental disability, age, religion, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by institutional policy or state, local, or federal law. Kenyon College has a strong commitment to an inclusive environment that welcomes all voices and perspectives.

Application Deadline

Applications Close: Open until filled.

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