Manager of Donor Engagement and Annual Giving Programs

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Manager of Donor Engagement and Annual Giving Programs

Salary

$0.00 Annually

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Unclassified

Job Number

BRCC082224

Department

Baton Rouge Community College

Opening Date

08/22/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description

• Benefits

Supplemental Information

Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) seeks to fill the position of Manager of Donor Engagement and Annual Giving Programs. The Manager of Donor Engagement and Annual Giving Programs is located in the Office of Institutional Advancement. This is a full-time position. This position will remain open until it is filled.

REPORTS TO:

Director of Philanthropic Initiatives

COMPENSATION:

Anticipated starting salary will be commensurate with education and work experience. For more information about Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC), visithttp://www.mybrcc.edu/.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please email resumes to Mila Sexton at sextonm@mybrcc.edu

CONTACT INFORMATION:

LaTasha Howard, MBA

Office of Human Resources

Baton Rouge Community College

201 Community College Drive

Baton Rouge, LA 70806

A criminal background check will be required of all selected applicants. An offer of employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment background check.

This organization participates in the E-Verify program. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS at (888) 464-4218.

BRCC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects the entire BRCC family. We don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our students, and our institution.

Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability

As an executive branch state agency, the Baton Rouge Community College is required by La. R.S. 46:2597 to establish annual strategies and goals related to employment of individuals with disabilities. In order to effectively measure and report our progress to this end, La. R.S. 46:2597 requires us to ask employees if they have a disability or have ever had a disability. Because a person may become disabled at any time, we ask all of our employees to update their information at least every five (5) years.

Identifying yourself as an individual with a disability is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so (if applicable). Your answer will be maintained confidentially. Completing the form will not negatively impact you in any way. For more information about this form or the Americans with Disabilities Act, visit the Office of the State Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator’s website athttps://www.doa.la.gov/doa/office-of-state-ada-coordinator/.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and One Drive. Experience with CRM software is a plus.

• Excellent communication skills, including speaking, writing, editing, and proofreading.

• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to analyze complex situations and identify solutions.

• A self-starter who is resourceful, works well independently, and is comfortable seeking help or clarification when needed.

• Effective project management skills with the ability to collaborate with team members and lead projects.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, adapt to changing priorities, maintain sensitive and confidential information, and communicate effectively in an academic setting.

• Organized, with strong record management skills and the ability to develop and document workflows, policies, and procedures.

• Resourceful, creative, and solutions oriented.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in an administration and operations role at a higher education foundation.

• Familiarity with CRM.

Reporting Structure:

This position reports to the Director of Philanthropic Initiatives and works in partnership with the Associate Director of Leadership Giving and Stewardship and other members of the advancement team.

Job Concepts

The Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) Foundation is dedicated to raising private philanthropic support for BRCC through annual solicitations, major gifts, and planned gifts. The Manager of Donor Engagement and Annual Giving Programs is responsible for supporting the development team, with a focus on building the annual fund program, supporting the creation of formalized stewardship processes, and enhancing donor outreach efforts. This role involves collaborating with the Philanthropic Initiatives Director and the Associate Director of Leadership Giving and Stewardship to develop and implement comprehensive donor relations strategies, ensuring a seamless and engaging donor experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Donor Relations and Stewardship (40%)

• Support the Associate Director in designing, implementing, and coordinating an institutional-wide donor relations and stewardship system to engage and recognize donors at all levels.

• Manage the process to execute and track gift acknowledgments, thank you letters, and other donor communication materials.

• Utilize Raiser’s Edge to track cultivation and stewardship activities and maintain a comprehensive annual calendar of stewardship touches.

• Develop annual stewardship and impact reports for endowments, scholarships, and discretionary funds, in collaboration with Development Officers, Accounting, Financial Aid, Public Relations, and other campus partners.

• Secure and prepare Scholarship Recipient Profiles and any thank you correspondence from recipients to forward to donors.

• Plan and coordinate donor engagement events and gather impact data, including beneficiary testimonies and fund utilization details.

• Maintain training resources and communicate reporting activities to internal staff, identifying and resolving donor relations issues as they arise.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records including bio data, donations, and donor interactions using Raiser’s Edge (CRM) and other relevant software.

Annual Fund Giving (40%)

• Develop and implement strategies to grow annual fund giving in collaboration with the Leadership Giving program.

• Collaborate with the Associate Director of Leadership Giving and Stewardship to identify potential leadership donors and create tailored cultivation and solicitation plans.

• Track and analyze annual giving metrics to assess the effectiveness of fundraising strategies and make data-driven recommendations for improvement.

• Work closely with the marketing and communications team to create compelling annual fund appeals and donor communication materials.

• Assist with the development and execution of multi-channel fundraising campaigns, including direct mail, email, and social media.

Support to the Director (20%):

• Serve as an executive assistant to the Director performing the following roles that include:

• Schedule and manage internal and external stakeholder meetings, including prospect, donor and volunteer appointments, meetings, and events for the Director of Institutional Advancement.

• Draft meeting materials, prepare PowerPoint presentations and draft correspondence.

• Assist with maintaining personalized communication as needed and contact reports within the CRM.

• Assist in coordinating special projects and initiatives as directed by the Director.

Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.

Agency

State of Louisiana

Address

For agency contact information, please refer to

the supplemental information above.

Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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