Associate Director of Leadership Gifts (Leadership Gifts Officer)

Haverford, PA, United States

Haverford College invites applications for our full-time (37.5

hours per week), exempt, benefits-eligible Associate Director of

Leadership Gifts (Leadership Gifts Officer) opportunity.

Haverford Offers Great Benefits : The College

offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes

work-from-home opportunities, automatic 10% retirement contribution

to your retirement account upon eligibility (no match required), a

50% tuition benefit for dependent children upon eligibility, 14

paid holidays (including the week before New Year’s Day off),

Health Savings Account contribution of $650 for individuals

and$1300 for families (no match required), affordable medical

plans, and a beautiful arboretum campus with walking trail and easy

public transportation access. Please visit the Benefits page

( https://www.haverford.edu/human-resources/benefits )

for more information.

Work Location: This position will be eligible

for a hybrid work schedule, pursuant to the College’s Work Location

Policy.

About Institutional Advancement

The next decade will be a time of significant transformation and

growth as Haverford approaches the 200th anniversary of its

founding in 1833. This is an exciting time to join Haverford’s

Institutional Advancement (IA) team – a team whose work helps to

strengthen the unique learning experience at the core of the

College’s mission. With a people-first, data-driven approach to

philanthropy, the IA team builds and stewards relationships with

the College’s deep constituency base. Under new leadership and with

a focus on the future, the IA team is expanding its impact by

leading a comprehensive, multi-faceted campaign aligned with

Haverford’s strategic plan, Haverford 2030 . As the

campaign ramps up, the team is looking for enthusiastic and

dedicated philanthropy professionals who want to innovate and usher

Haverford College into a new era.

Built upon a Quaker foundation of hands-on, values-based

learning, Haverford fosters a transformative, inclusive community

of inquisitive students, exceptional faculty, and dedicated staff

who are wholly invested in the institution. Haverford instills in

its students self-directed leadership and active engagement within

the College and beyond, leading to an alumni constituency,

including parents, families, friends, and more, who believe deeply

in the College’s mission and are committed to Haverford’s long-term

success and sustainability in an ever-changing landscape.

About the Position

The Associate Director

of Leadership Gifts (Leadership Gifts Officer) inspires and

motivates giving to Haverford with innovative and traditional

strategies and tactics to effectively cultivate and solicit all

prospect segments of the Haverford constituency with a focus on

leadership gifts, including giving toward Haverford’s current

campaign. Working to strengthen philanthropic priorities of the

College, the Associate Director cultivates financial support

through creating, managing, and executing on integrated fundraising

plans for current and prospective leadership gift donors while

cultivating relationships with a wide range of key partners to

significantly increase the visibility and importance of Haverford’s

priorities.

Primary Responsibilities

Under the guidance of and in collaboration with the Senior

Director of Advancement and Campaign Manager, develop and implement

strategic fundraising plans for current and prospective leadership

gift donors, including creating donor engagement

opportunities.

Act as the primary liaison to multiple Haverford constituent

groups, partnering with them on identifying funding opportunities,

identifying prospective donors, and developing proposals that align

with Haverford’s strategic plan and institutional priorities.

Actively manage a portfolio of approximately 125-150 prospects

(rated $5k-75k), building relationships through direct outreach,

meetings (in-person, phone, virtual) with the goal of successfully

securing gifts for the College.

In collaboration with IA Special Events, plan and attend a

variety of events designed specifically for current and prospective

donors, including regional, national, international events.

Work closely with Prospect Research and other members of IA to

develop and implement individual Donor Engagement Plans, and to

identify new prospects, including new demographic segments, for the

campaign, and general, cultivation pool.

Work collaboratively with the Director of Donor Relations and

Stewardship on prospect follow-up and engagement, proposal

creation, and acknowledgement of gift commitments.

Document capacity/gift/engagement related information in

Raiser’s Edge in a timely manner to ensure accurate data and

reporting.

Other responsibilities as needed to meet the goals of

Institutional Advancement.

Line of Report: The Associate Director of

Leadership Gifts reports to Senior Director of Advancement and

Campaign Manager and has no direct reports.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience

One (1) year of fundraising experience

Professional Competencies

Proven success in soliciting gifts from donors

Ability to function independently with assigned prospects while

simultaneously working collaborative across departments and

functions to achieve goals

Knowledge of fundraising philosophies and approaches

A dedication to and understanding of the skills needed to build

relationships with a variety of constituencies

Ability to interact with gift prospects at all levels and

members of the Board of Managers as needed

Demonstrated experience working with fundraising

volunteers

Outstanding project management and organization skills with a

high level of attention to detail and ability to manage multiple

priorities simultaneously

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Familiarity with fundraising database (CRM, Raiser’s Edge) and

basic computer software (Google Office Suite, Microsoft Office

Suite)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in higher education

Experience working with annual giving or leadership gift

prospects

We are aware that some people are less likely to apply for jobs

unless they meet every qualification in the job description

including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in

finding the best candidate for the job and recognize that a

successful candidate may come from a less traditional career

trajectory, such as having skills and abilities gained outside a

classroom context, or an equivalent skill set. We encourage you to

apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our

preferred qualifications.

Special Requirements

Ability to travel domestically (~ 5-7 days per month) and

internationally (~1–3 times per year)

Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed

Possession of a valid U.S. Drivers’ License and ability to pass

a Motor Vehicle Record check

To Apply : Interested applicants are invited to

submit an application, to include a cover letter and resume by

visiting

https://haverford.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Haverford-Campus/Associate-Director-of-Leadership-Gifts--Leadership-Gifts-Officer-_R599 .

The application deadline is July 10, 2024.

Application review will begin after the deadline has passed. Please

email [email protected] with questions about submitting your

materials. Should the search committee be interested in pursuing

your candidacy, you will hear from them directly. Finalists will be

asked to provide three professional references.

Haverford College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action

employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice,

and providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals

regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual

orientation, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status,

disability, or veteran status. Women, non-binary and transgender

individuals, people of color, Indigenous people, and those with

other or multiple historically marginalized and/or underrepresented

identities are especially encouraged to apply. Haverford College

and our consortial partners are located on Lenape lands.

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