Assistant Director, Donor Relations - University Advancement

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Donor acknowledgment program management
Gift acknowledgment strategy
Donor communications development
This role is responsible for creating, managing, and executing meaningful programs that enhance the experience of Carnegie Mellon supporters and provide critical information about the impact of their gifts to the university

Job Summary

  • This role is responsible for creating, managing, and executing meaningful programs that enhance the experience of Carnegie Mellon supporters and provide critical information about the impact of their gifts to the university.
  • Core responsibilities include strategic management of gift acknowledgments by the university president and the vice president for University Advancement, and building partnerships to coordinate other acknowledgments and gift-triggered communications.
  • Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions.

Matching Summary

This role is responsible for creating, managing, and executing meaningful programs that enhance the experience of Carnegie Mellon supporters and provide critical information about the impact of their gifts to the university.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Donor acknowledgment program management
  • Gift acknowledgment strategy
  • Donor communications development
  • Process improvement identification
  • Collaboration with university leadership

Nice-to-have

  • Adaptability and excellence
  • High level of integrity
  • Supportive of university mission
  • Team player in high-performing team

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years donor relations/development experience
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • Understanding of donor relations best practices
  • Legally authorized to work in the US

Work Rights

Must be legally authorized to work for CMU

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