Assistant Director Of The Clark Fund/Annual Giving Officer

Category:: Staff and Administrators
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Department:: UA-Clark Fund-Gnl,Student Solici 7220
Locations:: Worcester, MA
Posted:: Jul 6, 2023
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time - Exempt
Position ID:: 164274

About Clark University:

Founded in 1887, Clark was one of The first all-graduate institutions in the United States. Today the University is a highly-ranked, student-centered institution educating approximately 2,350 undergraduate and 1,150 graduate students to be imaginative and contributing citizens of The world and to advance the frontiers of knowledge and understanding through rigorous scholarship and creative effort. This commitment to scholarship and inquiry reflects the University's commitment to "challenge convention and change our world" and to address issues of critical importance to society. It is also reflected by Clark's many national and international distinctions, including recognition for its diversity and inclusion efforts, innovation, community engagement and impact, as a top green campus, and for having a distinguished geography and international development program. Clark has also been included in the groundbreaking Colleges that Change Lives guide since it was first published in 1996.

Clark is located in Worcester, Massachusetts, a dynamic, diverse city "on the rise." The second largest city in New England, Worcester is home to 11 institutions of higher learning and is increasingly recognized for its growing healthcare and biotechnology communities, its thriving cultural scene, and as a vibrant food hub.

Job Description:

Clark University seeks a results-oriented individual to join a strategic team of professionals in its annual giving program, The Clark Fund. Currently a $2.8 million per year program, the Clark Fund seeks significant growth as the University works toward advancing its fundraising operation. Under leadership of The Executive Director of Alumni & Friends Engagement and The Clark Fund, this position will work collaboratively with the University Advancement team to ensure donor retention and increased annual giving to The Clark Fund.

Major Responsibilities:

• Serves as a frontline fundraiser responsible for the retention, upgrade, and solicitation, of non-leadership annual donors to The Clark Fund. Comfort with making personalized solicitations, daily use of video, phone, and email are needed for success in this role.
• Plays a key role in solicitations during annual campaigns and giving days including the Cougar Challenge, Spree for Clark, calendar-year end, fiscal-year end, and others.
• Tracks all prospect outreach and information in Raiser's Edge and produce contact reports in a timely fashion.
• Assists colleagues managing reunion classes and key volunteer groups with fundraising and solicitation strategies.
• Assists the Executive Director with recognition, cultivation, and stewardship of donors below the leadership annual giving threshold.
• Tracks trends in annual giving donor activity, focusing on donor retention and building annual giving donor base.
• Analyzes engagement data to create strategy and solicitation plans that will increase dollars and donors to The Clark Fund.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1 year of fundraising experience preferably in higher education or a comparable number of years in a sales/marketing position.
• Demonstrated success soliciting for an annual fund or comparable program
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Strong computer skills are required, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Raiser's Edge or similar CRM technology.
• Ability to work independently to meet deadlines
• Effectively steward confidential information to ensure sensitive data and donor information is handled with care.
• A successful candidate will become familiar with Clark's academic and extracurricular programs and its students, faculty, volunteers, alumni and others to help advance Clark's mission and values.
• Occasional weekend and evening work is required as well as occasional travel within MA and New England.

Additional Information:

As of June 1, 2023 Clark University no longer requires employees or students to be vaccinated against COVID-19. However, Clark urges all community members to follow CDC guidelines for COVID-19 vaccination, which recommend that everyone stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines including booster doses. This is important for your own personal health as well as the health of our community.

Clark University embraces equal opportunity as a core value: we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. This commitment applies to every aspect of education, services, and employment policies and practices at Clark. Our commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. All positions at Clark share in the responsibility for building a community that values diversity and the uniqueness of others by exhibiting integrity and respect in interacting with all members of The Clark community to create an atmosphere of fairness and belonging. We strongly encourage members from historically underrepresented communities, inclusive of all women, to apply.

Clark University offers a generous benefit package for full and, if applicable, part-time employees that include; paid time off, generous retirement plan, group health and dental insurance, life insurance, and tuition, along with use of many campus amenities. For a complete list of benefits for eligible employees visit here.

Application Instructions:

To be considered for this position, you must submit your credentials online. Create a Clark University Careers Account by clicking on the APPLY NOW button below. You will be able to upload the following documents, which are required for consideration:

• Resume
• Cover letter

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Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Salary will be commensurate with skills and experience.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

A successful background check is required upon acceptance.