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Associate Director of Donor Engagement, Communications

Hybrid, Work must be performed in or near Portland, OR


  • Details

    Job Type:Full Time
    Start Date:October 7, 2024
    Application Deadline:September 16, 2024
    Education:High School Diploma Required
    Experience Level:Mid-level
    Salary:USD $58,000 - $63,000 / year

    Description

    As the primary storyteller on the Donor Engagement team, the Associate Director of Donor Engagement, Communications is responsible for developing and executing a multichannel direct marketing fundraising strategy that contributes to the goal of securing more than $2 million annually for the Annual Fund from a robust, sustainable pipeline of donors. Reporting to the Director of Donor Engagement, this position requires an understanding of the value of a Lewis & Clark education, excellent writing skills, strong attention to detail, and the organization skills to manage simultaneous projects from strategy through conception to successful implementation.

    DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Work with the Director of Donor Engagement and the Donor Engagement team to develop messaging and donor communication strategies for our annual fundraising campaign.
    • Develop and implement a multichannel donor solicitation and communication calendar including but not limited to print, email, web content, e-newsletters, texting, video, advertisements, and social media.
    • Manage communications schedule and workflow for cohesive branding, messaging, and effectiveness.
    • Conceive of and write fundraising appeals and donor communications tailored to specific audiences within the Lewis & Clark community including alumni, parents, friends, faculty/staff, students with special appeals and campaigns for specific target audiences including alumni and parent leadership donors, young alumni, loyal donors, athletics supporters, students, and more.
    • Draft and send emails in our Slate CRM database.
    • Create and manage giving day campaigns for annual athletics giving day, Day of Giving, Giving Tuesday, and more in our online giving day portal.
    • Collaborate with the Communications team which provides support on messaging and provides graphic design and layout for certain fundraising appeals and donor communications.
    • Work with Advancement Services to manage data criteria to pull donor lists to ensure accuracy and integrity of direct marketing communications and prepare lists for email and print communications.
    • Serve as key relationship manager with strategic marketing partners and vendors such as mail houses, printers, graphic designers, photographers, videographers, web designers.
    • Establish, track, and analyze results of all marketing efforts to measure success and make decisions to improve messaging/content/imagery etc. to maximize return on investment of future campaigns.
    • Continually research best practices and new strategies in fundraising and direct marketing to remain current on trends and strategies and test new approaches and strengthen existing efforts.
    • Draft and maintain documentation for direct marketing processes and policies, as applicable.
    • Assist as needed at events, including occasional evening and weekend work.
    • Promote a team atmosphere where creativity, fun, excitement and a high level of motivation and accomplishment are valued.
    • Support and actively contribute to the goal of achieving greater diversity, inclusion and equity at the College and work effectively with all members of the campus community.
    • Perform other duties as assigned.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    • At least 3 years fundraising or marketing experience.
    • At least 3 years of persuasive writing experience or equivalent.
    • Bachelor’s degree or additional 4 years of relevant experience.
    • Strong persuasive writing skills and excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
    • Ability to be an articulate spokesperson on behalf of the College.
    • Proven record of project management and high level of organization: must be detail-oriented, able to set and balance multiple projects and priorities, and able to manage time effectively in a deadline-driven environment.
    • Familiarity with relevant and contemporary tools/technologies for email marketing, website content management, social media, video, event management, online giving, etc. and have high level ofproficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and Google Suite.
    • Aptitude for accuracy, data, and analysis.
    • Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends when needed.
    • Significant knowledge of nonprofit organizations or equivalent, preferably in higher education.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Experience with Slate or equivalent CRM database.
    • Experience with multi-channel marketing.
    • 4+ years fundraising or marketing experience.
    • Prior higher education annual fund experience.
    • Expertise with email marketing, content management, design tools (ie Canva), social media, video, event management, online giving, and texting software.
    • Experience working with print vendors.
    • Familiarity with project management software, tools, and best practices.

    WORK SCHEDULE:

    • 37.5 hours per week
    • Mon-Fri
    • Hybrid work schedule available

    As the primary storyteller on the Donor Engagement team, the Associate Director of Donor Engagement, Communications is responsible for developing and executing a multichannel direct marketing fundraising strategy that contributes to the goal of securing more than $2 million annually for the Annual Fund from a robust, sustainable pipeline of donors. Reporting to the Director of Donor Engagement, this position requires an understanding of the value of a Lewis & Clark education, excellent writing skills, strong attention to detail, and the organization skills to manage simultaneous projects from strategy through conception to successful implementation.

    DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Work with the Director of Donor Engagement and the Donor Engagement team to develop messaging and donor communication strategies for our annual fundraising campaign.
    • Develop and implement a multichannel donor solicitation and…

    Benefits

    Health care, PTO including vacation and sick, retirement, and more.

    Health care, PTO including vacation and sick, retirement, and more.

    Level of Language Proficiency

    English, high level of proficiency in writing and speaking.

    English, high level of proficiency in writing and speaking.

    Location

    Hybrid
    Work must be performed in or near Portland, OR
    615 S Palatine Hill Rd, Portland, OR 97219, USA
    McAfee

    How to Apply

    Complete application process on the Lewis & Clark website here.

    Complete application process on the Lewis & Clark website here.

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