Assistant Director, Annual Giving Programs and Reunion

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Cornell University, a nationally ranked Ivy League institution, is looking for an Assistant Director, Annual Giving Programs and Reunion to join the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business team in the Alumni Affairs & Development division, (AAD) based in Ithaca, NY. The SC Johnson College comprises the university's three accredited business schools: the Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration, the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, and the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management. The college delivers 21 undergraduate, graduate, and professional business degree programs creating a collaborative, comprehensive business management program that preserves the excellence of all three schools while uniting the faculty and students. The college consists of roughly 250 faculty, 900 staff, 4,000+ students, and over 48,000 alumni.

The Assistant Director will work within the SC Johnson College Annual Giving Program, and with strong collaboration across department leadership, the college development and engagement teams, central AAD staff and Major Gift Officers, and college and unit partners to plan and lead the Johnson School Reunion Class Campaign Program. The assistant director manages 6 - 8 Johnson School Reunion Class Campaign Committees each year, which have an emphasis on personal solicitations for outright annual gifts at the $5,000 level and above. Responsibilities include volunteer recruitment, volunteer training, and class communication support, along with class-specific outreach, peer-to-peer fundraising, and engagement efforts.

The Assistant Director will also play an important role in data management and analysis, working with the Director of Annual Giving Programs to generate key reports and metrics, analyze results, and respond to opportunities to advance the college and AAD initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with annual giving programs, development, and engagement staff to oversee and coordinate ten Johnson Reunion Class Campaigns, as well as fundraising, engagement, and stewardship for the Johnson Half Century Club.
• Directly manage 6-8 classes and the Johnson school Half Century Club, recruiting, training, and coordinating campaign activities with approximately 100 new volunteers annually.
• Develop reports, manage and analyze data for annual giving and Reunion fundraising campaigns, with acute attention to detail on past giving behavior as well as setting and monitoring progress towards current goals.
• Innovate, create, and manage class-specific Johnson Reunion communications and events.
• In partnership with the Director of Annual Giving Programs and Associate Director for Student Campaigns and Engagement, provide data support, reports, and metrics for the Johnson Dean's Leadership Committee (peer-to-peer fundraisers) and the Johnson Graduating Class Gift Campaign.
• Coordinate with donors, gift officers, annual giving, and advancement services colleagues to ensure accurate gift crediting, with a focus on Annual Fund and Reunion gifts.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2 to 4 years relevant experience or equivalent combination.
• Knowledge of the practices of volunteer management, fundraising, advancement communications, and/or marketing communications.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Excel.
• Database management experience and customer service skills required.
• Ability to articulate the case for supporting business education in varying forms of communication.
• Ability to work as part of a team. Open to feedback and demonstrates a growth mindset.
• Self-motivated professional.
• Effective multi-tasker that can prioritize assignments for completion in a timely manner.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong analytic skills to ensure data-driven results.
• Ability to work with alumni and donors effectively and diplomatically, colleagues, members of the faculty, high-level-administrators, volunteer leaders, friends, and other constituents.
• Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, anti-racism, and wellbeing.
• Must be able to conduct oneself in a professional and ethical manner, and work with highly sensitive and confidential information.
• Confidence with and comfort learning and navigating computer software, databases, and networked information systems.
• Must be able to travel if needed to staff and attend events throughout the year.

Rewards and Benefits

Cornell receives national recognition, as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives. Benefits include:

• Comprehensive health care options
• Access to wellness programs
• Employee discounts with local and national retail brands
• Generous retirement contributions
• Leave provisions including three weeks of vacation and 12 holidays
• Impressive educational benefits including tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, Tuition Aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance program
• Learn more about benefit opportunities

This position is based in Ithaca, NY with hybrid work arrangements.

ALL applicants must submit resume and cover letter.

No Visa Sponsorship is available for this position.

Working Environment

-Typically lifts less than 10 lbs

-Normal concentration

-Limited exposure to hazards

Familiarize yourself with Cornell's COVID-19 workplace guidance as well as the university's COVID-19 services and information.

University Job Title:

Annual Fund Officer II

Job Family:

Alumni Affairs Development

Level:

F

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Pay Range:

$70,170.00 - $81,548.00

Remote Option Availability:

Hybrid

Company:

Endowed

Contact Name:

Rachel Colunio

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2024-09-04

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