| Amherst College |
| Educational Svcs. |
| May consider sponsorship for work authorization for United States |
| Direct Hire, Full-Time |
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Health Insurance -
Paid Vacation -
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| Relocation assistance provided |
Non Profit
Public Relations
Service/Skilled - Other
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| Minimal |
| from anywhere |
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English - Fluent
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| Bachelor Degree |
| 3 |
English
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| Cover letter required |
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No questions which require answers when applying for this job posting. |
| / Latpro-1763886 |
| Jul-11-2008 |
| Massachusetts, 01002 |
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Description |
Amherst College invites nominations and applications for the position of Associate Director of the Annual Fund in the Office of Development. Reporting to the Director of the Annual Fund, this individual will develop and implement a strategic plan to further leadership giving to the College through oversight of the 1821 Society, Amherst's Annual Fund giving society, which recognizes current-use gifts from $1,821 to $100,000+. Specific responsibilities for managing the 1821 Society program include: coordinating solicitations with gift officers and their assigned prospects, strengthening reunion giving, soliciting a portfolio of leadership gifts prospects, organizing on and off campus events, executing a stewardship program, and overseeing related data reporting. The 1821 Society is a cornerstone program of Amherst's Annual Fund and accounts for more than 80% of the overall $10 million raised each year from alumni, parents, and friends. The College also has a record 60+% alumni participation, which it works hard to maintain.
Additionally, this individual will manage fundraising activities for a range of alumni classes. This involves implementing annual fund strategies for classes to reach dollar and participation goals, supporting an extraordinarily active volunteer class agent structure, and advancing leadership gifts efforts, particularly for reunion classes. The Associate Director will also assume responsibility for other projects as assigned. Travel responsibilities consist of soliciting leadership gift prospects and stewarding volunteers.
Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College now aims to enrich the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff to ensure that full participation and inclusion become desired norms across the culture of the institution. Amherst aspires to become a learning community in which everyone, not just those individuals whom we identify with minority cultures or perspectives, is informed about and responsive to all aspects of diversity.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references. A review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
To apply online, please visit our website at jobs.amherst.edu
Amherst College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, persons of color, and persons with disabilities to apply. The administration, faculty, and student body are committed to attracting candidates from groups presently underrepresented on our campus.
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Requirements |
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required; preferably 3-5 years in non-profit fundraising or a related field, as well as experience with volunteer management and individual solicitations. The successful candidate for this position will have a clear understanding of the role of a private liberal arts college and an appreciation of the importance of the college's relationship with its constituencies. He/she should possess strong communication, interpersonal, and motivational skills; demonstrate experience managing multiple projects; and display initiative and imagination for innovation. This is a full-time position with some evening and weekend work as well as travel required (approximately 1-2 days a month).
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