George Eastman Circle Associate Director

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Job Location (Full Address):

300 East River Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14623

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

100006 Ofc Sr Vice Pres Advancement

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URG 110

Compensation Range:

$60,431.00 - $84,603.00

Responsibilities:

GENERAL PURPOSE
As a member of the Office of Annual Giving Programs, the Associate Director, George Eastman Circle (GEC) will work within a team environment toward the successful implementation of leadership annual giving at the University of Rochester. This position will report to the Executive Director and work across the diverse matrix of schools and units to raise current use funds for the University of Rochester. This position will require regular travel to assigned regions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Through a minimum of 125 face-to-face personal visits per year, virtual visits, telephone conversations, and email correspondence; initiate and/or strengthen relationships George Eastman Circle prospects.
• Regular travel to assigned regions will be expected.
• Create strategies for and solicit donors capable of contributing gifts of $1,500 to $50,000, as well as soliciting lower dollar amount annual fund gifts raising more than $200,000 in annual fund commitments per fiscal year.
• Collaboratively establish donor strategies for key leadership annual giving prospects.
• Develop relationships with Advancement officers across schools and units (i.e. School of Arts & Sciences, Hajim School, Athletics, etc) to steward George Eastman Circle members; collaborate with regional officers to coordinate solicitation and engagement strategies for key prospects.
• For assigned affinity groups and classes celebrating a Reunion each year or for special class program campaigns; assist with key fundraising goals and strategies to identify, prioritize, and solicit leadership giving prospects. 
• Collaborate with Reunion and Class Programs, and Affinity teams as needed to ensure informative communications and a successful experience for prospect.
• Update “funding product knowledge” through regular meetings with school-based colleagues.
• Attend trainings on UR Advancement fundraising protocols and procedure.
• Honing of professional solicitation skills through conferences, training, and individual mentoring when possible.

Other Duties as Assigned

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience is required, or a combination of education and experience required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Superb oral, written, and interpersonal skills required.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, working both independently and within a team required.
• Strong relationship-building skills, able to interface with alumni, donors, volunteers, leading faculty, administrators and trustees required.
• Ability to travel regularly and to work occasionally on weekends and evenings required.
• Ability to work collegially within Advancement and across all University units required.
• Sound judgment and experience handling confidential information.
• Ability to effectively solicit and close gifts required.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Word & Excel and Internet research capabilities required.
• Exceptional ability to think strategically and analytically required.
• Strong initiative, creativity, and attention to detail required.
• High energy level, sense of humor, enthusiasm, and flexibility are a must required.

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