George Eastman Circle Associate Director

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

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• 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

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• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience is required, or a combination of education and experience.
• Superb oral, written, and interpersonal skills required.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, working both independently and within a team.
• Strong relationship-building skills, able to interface with alumni, donors, volunteers, leading faculty, administrators and trustees.
• Ability to travel regularly and to work occasionally on weekends and evenings.
• Ability to work collegially within Advancement and across all University units.
• Sound judgment and experience handling confidential information.
• Ability to effectively solicit and close gifts.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Word & Excel and Internet research capabilities.
• Exceptional ability to think strategically and analytically.
• Strong initiative, creativity, and attention to detail.
• High energy level, sense of humor, enthusiasm, and flexibility are a must.

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