Senior Director of Donor Relations and Stewardship
9221BR
University Advancement
Marketing and Donor Relations
Job Summary
The Senior Director of Donor Relations and Stewardship is responsible for the overall vision and direction of RIT’s donor relations and stewardship efforts, as well as the development and implementation of innovative, strategic, comprehensive and successful donor relations and stewardships programs. The Senior Director plans, designs, implements, assesses and coordinates all aspects of donor relations and stewardship programing including acknowledgement and recognition, stewardship reporting, donor events and related communications that strategically target donors at all levels of giving to the university. The Senior Director also provides critical guidance and counsel to the advancement staff and university administration on the viability of key capital and special projects. Specifically, this individual plays a role in constructing operational plans for capital initiatives that include campaign planning and marketing, prospect tracking, reporting to internal constituents and donors on project activities and progress among other essential duties.
Job Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively within the Division and across the university to develop and implement a comprehensive and strategic program of donor relations and stewardship
- Work closely with university fundraisers, senior academic administrators, faculty and staff to build long term donor relations programs that enrich relations between donors and the university.
- Ensure all donors to the university are thanked properly in timely and meaningful way.
- Oversee the creation of all stewardship-related reporting that educate, engage, inspire and thank donors for their generosity to the university.
- Partner with the Constituent Relations staff, university fundraisers and senior academic/unit administrators to plan, coordinate and execute donor recognition events.
- Coordinate university donor recognition signage; engage campus partners as needed, including the university’s chief architect, and faculty, staff, and administration related to the donor/gift.
- Evaluate potential naming opportunities for new construction and major renovation as well as virtual spaces without dedicated physical space; develop, implement and maintain standards and policies for capital and special project naming and recognition opportunities.
- Collaborate with Marketing and Communications in developing a comprehensive and strategic marketing/communications plan for donor stewardship.
- Work on collaborative, cross-campus committees for special university projects and events.
- Develop, implement and manage all work for the university’s giving societies.
- Serve as the division’s liaison to the university’s Facilities Management Services for collaboration on capital projects including participating in architect and construction meetings, securing architectural drawings for prospects and communication materials among other duties as needed.
- Coordinate assessment activity for capital and special project campaigns to ensure feasibility including prospect analysis, campaign timelines, gift charts and goal setting.
- Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of constituent relationship, development or volunteer management experience
- Demonstrated experience leading project-based teams or staff members
- Intermediate to Advance level in Microsoft Office with technical aptitude to learn role-specific software
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to design, implement and evaluate programs and processes
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to work flexible hours including some nights and weekends
Required Minimum Education Level
Bachelors or Equivalent Experience
Work Location
Hybrid — Remote/On-campus
Wage Band
120A
FLSA Category
Exempt
Employment Category
Fulltime
Required Application Documents
Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of References
What do we believe at RIT?
Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. We are dedicated to building a diverse community, one where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring.
As a member of the RIT community, you'll receive a comprehensive employee benefits package that offers multiple options and access to additional employment advantages. You can tailor your benefit elections to meet your needs (affordable medical/dental/vision benefits; paid vacation/sick time/retirement saving plan with exceptional employer match; and tuition assistance for you and your family, to name a few).
Department/College Description
At Rochester Institute of Technology, our mission is to shape the future and improve the world through creativity and innovation. As an engaged, intellectually curious, diverse and socially conscious community, we leverage the power of technology, the arts, and design for the greater good. In the Division of University Advancement at RIT, we are dedicated to advancing this mission by fostering deep and meaningful connections with alumni, parents, friends, and organizations with the goal of increasing the resources available to the university through greater volunteer engagement and increased philanthropic support. As Advancement professionals, we seek support from a variety of investors to ensure a life-transforming RIT education is accessible to the talented students who seek to join us.
RIT’s Division of University Advancement (UADV) is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We believe the power of diversity enriches all of us by exposing us to a range of ways to understand and engage with each other, our constituents and our broader communities. We are dedicated to developing and implementing best practices to promote even greater diversity through our employee retention and hiring, accessibility, marketing materials, constituent engagement and in pursuit of our philanthropic goals.
How To Apply
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.
Additional Details
In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Hourly/Salary Minimum
60200
Hourly/Salary Maximum
100800