Director Of Donor Relations

Amherst College

Amherst, Massachusetts, United States
Base: $115,000 to $120,000 py; bonus/equity: not s...
Donor stewardship program leadership
Gift and fund agreement management
Leadership gift acknowledgment process
The Director provides strategic leadership and direction for a comprehensive donor relations and stewardship program, overseeing gift and donor stewardship activities in support of fundraising and engagement goals

Job Summary

  • The Director provides strategic leadership and direction for a comprehensive donor relations and stewardship program, overseeing gift and donor stewardship activities in support of fundraising and engagement goals.
  • Responsibilities include developing and tracking giving opportunities, drafting gift agreements, coordinating acknowledgments, overseeing recognition programs, and managing restricted fund stewardship.
  • Advancement staff are expected to promote a positive, solutions-focused workplace culture and participate in occasional evening and weekend events.

Matching Summary

The Director provides strategic leadership and direction for a comprehensive donor relations and stewardship program, overseeing gift and donor stewardship activities in support of fundraising and engagement goals.

Salary

Base: $115,000 to $120,000 per year; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Donor stewardship program leadership
  • Gift and fund agreement management
  • Leadership gift acknowledgment process
  • Endowed fund reporting and compliance
  • Capital project stewardship
  • Named giving opportunities management

Nice-to-have

  • Solutions-oriented work environment
  • Commitment to inclusion and diversity
  • Data and systems-oriented perspective
  • Collaborative campus relationships

Key Requirements

  • 5-7 years of relevant professional experience
  • Bachelor's Degree

Work Rights

Not specified

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