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Associate Director of Parent & Family Giving (FULL TIME)

Oberlin College | Oberlin, OH | Posted June 18, 2025

The Office of Advancement at Oberlin College & Conservatory seeks applications for a strategic, relationship-driven Associate Director of Parent & Family Giving to join the Advancement team. This is a full-time, continuing, 12-month, Administrative and Professional Staff position reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Principal Giving & Special Programs. The Parent & Family Giving Officer plays a vital role in cultivating meaningful connections with parents and families of current and former students to strengthen philanthropic support to Oberlin. This position manages a portfolio of parent donors and prospects, leads parent engagement through strategic volunteer opportunities—including support for the Oberlin Parents Council—and implements targeted annual giving strategies. The Officer also collaborates closely with colleagues across campus to foster a culture of parent giving and sustained engagement. Portfolio Management: Manage a portfolio of 100–150 current and prospective parent donors with the capacity to make major and/or leadership annual gifts. Travel nationally to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward parent donors in support of Oberlin’s philanthropic goals. Volunteerism: Recruit, support, and manage the Oberlin Parents Council, which serves as a group of ambassadors for the College and helps foster a strong culture of giving among families. Plan and facilitate regular meetings (virtual and in-person), including agenda creation, material preparation, and follow-up. Collaborate with members to identify prospective donors and encourage peer-to-peer outreach. Parent Engagement: Coordinate parent-focused communications and fundraising appeals in partnership with the Annual Giving team. Develop and implement initiatives to increase parent participation and support, including events (e.g., Parent/Family Weekend), communications, and volunteer opportunities. Collaboration: Partner with colleagues in Annual Giving, Major Gifts, Donor Relations, and Alumni Engagement, as well as campus partners in Admissions, Student Life, and Student Affairs, to support comprehensive parent engagement efforts. Event Support: Plan and execute parent-focused donor events. Represent the Advancement Office at key campus events, including Commencement, Reunion, Homecoming, and Parent/Family Weekend. Data & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of donor interactions and strategies in the alumni database of record (Raiser’s Edge). Generate reports and conduct data analysis to inform fundraising strategy and engagement efforts. A generous compensation package will be offered to the successful candidate, including an excellent benefits package, tuition remission for eligible dependents and 35 days of paid PTO. For more information and to apply: https://jobs.oberlin.edu/postings/16505

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Associate Director of Annual Giving (FULL TIME)

Oberlin College | Oberlin, OH | Posted June 18, 2025

The Office of Annual Giving at Oberlin College and Conservatory seeks applications for the position of Associate Director of Annual Giving. This is a full-time 12-month, Administrative and Professional Staff position in the Office of Advancement, reporting to the Director of Annual Giving. The Associate Director of Annual Giving, in alignment with the college’s Advancement strategy, will develop, execute, and evaluate a comprehensive direct response program that engages alumni, parents, faculty, staff and friends of Oberlin College & Conservatory. n conjunction with the Director of Annual Giving and annual giving team members, construct and execute a College-wide annual plan for direct mail, email, telephone, text, and crowdfunding solicitation programs within the context of the overall annual giving goal. Provide support and assistance to the Director of Annual Giving for planning and execution of large annual giving campaigns such as the annual day of giving. Act as project manager for annual giving print and email projects, including securing quotes from vendors, coordinating work orders with administrative staff, determining design needs, managing timelines, and overseeing quality control. Work closely with the Office of Communications to produce fundraising materials and campaign messaging (print, email, video, and social media) to ensure brand compliance and create a cohesive annual giving program. Write copy for emails, letters, print ads, and other communications as needed. Partner with the Parent & Family Giving team to plan and execute annual giving campaigns for parents. Work with the Director of Annual Giving to plan and revise program strategy as it pertains to retention, renewal, and acquisition. Review and analyze data, prepare reports, benchmark program progress, and recommend actions to be taken as a result of that information. Participate in departmental meetings and assist with special events, including giving days, class reunions, and others as needed. Undertake special projects and duties as directed. A generous compensation package will be offered to the successful candidate, including an excellent benefits package, tuition remission for eligible dependents and 35 days of paid PTO. For more information and to apply: https://jobs.oberlin.edu/postings/16520

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Donor Relations Coordinator (FULL TIME)

Hanover College | Hanover, IN | Posted June 13, 2025

Donor Relations Coordinator Primary Function: The Donor Relations Coordinator supports the College’s annual fundraising and stewardship programs. Administrative Responsibilities: Participates in the planning and implementation of the annual fundraising and stewardship plan and provides direct support for elements of the plan. Coordinates direct mail appeals and stewardship mailings. Supports days of giving, including assistance with preparation and implementation. Coordinates Panther Club membership renewal process. Coordinates donor acknowledgement process and ensures accurate and timely acknowledgement of donors. Maintains giving society coding. Coordinates installation of memorial gifts, including trees, benches, and the Memorial Wall. Provides support for the stewardship of endowed and expendable funds, including scholarship notifications and endowed fund activity reports. Supports advancement events as needed, including occasional evening and weekend events. Acts as backup support for gift entry. Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises student worker(s) for annual giving and stewardship. Financial Responsibilities: Submits check requisitions on behalf of annual giving and stewardship. Other Responsibilities: Promotes a positive image of Hanover College and represents the College in accordance with the College’s mission, principles, and strategic plan. Supports the College’s welcoming college environment. Performs/completes other projects and tasks assigned by the Vice President for Advancement. Qualifications: Education, Certifications, Training, Experience High school diploma required; some college preferred Blackbaud certification required (within six months of start date) Experience in an administrative support role required; experience in database management, fundraising, and/or higher education preferred Valid driver’s license Skills, Competencies, Abilities Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 suite, with emphasis on Word, Excel, and Outlook Detail oriented; highly developed organizational skills Discrete and professional Flexible Growth mindset Customer service Strong written and verbal communication skills Multitasking and time management Collaboration and teamwork Knowledge of and commitment to the value of a liberal arts education Knowledge of philanthropy and philanthropic trends, fundraising strategies, and donor relations Physical Requirements/Work Environment: Office environment To apply, visit www.hanover.edu and select Human Resources under the About section. Hanover College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a welcoming college environment. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds regardless of age, race, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status. No person, on the basis of protected status, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under any College program or activity, including with respect to employment terms and conditions. We encourage all who are interested to apply.

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Associate Director of Affinity Engagement (FULL TIME)

Denison University | Granville, OH | Posted December 21, 2023

Visit https://employment.denison.edu/postings/4605 for a complete job description and application information.

The Associate Director of Affinity Engagement is responsible for managing affinity-based alumni networks, events, volunteers, communications, and programs. Affinity programming is focused on cohorts of alumni with a shared interest or experience. This position will manage affinity-based volunteers and committees while strategically developing programs and communications to engage, connect and inform.

Essential Job Functions:

The Associate Director of Affinity Engagement is a member of the Alumni Engagement Programming team and plays an important role in successfully executing the strategic priorities for alumni engagement. The position is a member of the Alumni and Family Engagement Office and the Division of Institutional Advancement.

• Inform strategic direction focused on engagement, proactive “customer” service, communication and responsiveness to the needs of Denison’s alumni community.
• Tracks affinity programming metrics, using consistent data to inform long-term planning.
• Assesses the effectiveness of existing alumni affinity programs to determine better pathways for successful engagement.
• Partners with colleagues to identify and foster alumni engagement synergies across Advancement and with campus partners (i.e. Annual Giving, Athletics, Knowlton Center, etc.)
• Advise alumni interested in forming a shared interest group.
• Supports planning and execution of affinity events, regionally and on-campus. Partners with Advancement Communications and Events on budget, marketing, content and implementation.

• Responsible for nurturing and maintaining key relationships with leadership of alumni affinity groups.
• Guides senior volunteer leaders in building strong leadership teams, to ensure a volunteer pipeline for sustained success.
• Advises and consults with volunteer leaders on a range of issues including annual programming, volunteer recruitment and retention, best practices, University policies, and event planning and communications strategies in collaboration with divisional and campus partners.
• Convenes affinity group leaders regularly to provide training opportunities, share annual priorities, key initiatives and events, recent learnings, and opportunities for collaboration.

• Partners with AFE’s Senior Associate Director, Marketing & Communications and Advancement
• Communications to ensure consistent, relevant, and timely communications for affinity programming.
• Partners with affinity volunteers to create relevant marketing and communication materials and timelines.

• With the Director of Alumni Engagement Programming, manage the day-to-day budget for affinity programming.
• Regularly assess affinity networks, report key findings to Alumni & Family Engagement and Institutional Advancement leadership. Research and implement industry best practices to achieve success.
• Assist with and attend “all-hands” Alumni Engagement events, Big Red Weekend, Family Weekend, Reunion, Alumni Council meetings, special on-campus events/conferences, and volunteer leadership assemblies.

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Senior Philanthropy Advisor (FULL TIME)

Baldwin Wallace University | Berea, OH | Posted March 8, 2022

Senior Philanthropy Advisor

Job Summary: Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Philanthropy, the Senior Philanthropy Advisor is responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding current and potential donors to secure major gifts in support of Baldwin Wallace University’s strategic priorities and fundraising initiatives.  The Senior Philanthropy Advisor is an experienced fundraising professional who will manage a portfolio of approximately 100-150 active donors and prospects with special emphasis on securing major and principal gifts for the University.

 

Essential duties, tasks and responsibilities: 

• Manages a portfolio of approximately 100-150 active donors and prospects with specific goals and benchmarks intended to secure annual, major, planned, and estate gifts; along with determining their level of support and engagement. 
• Identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards major gifts on behalf of the University.
• Organizes prospect visits efficiently and strategically.   Includes key BW faculty, staff, leadership, and/or trustees as appropriate in order to build relationships and secure gifts.    Communicates with all parties via briefings, cultivation and solicitation plans/updates, and donor correspondence.
• Records fundraising progress via contact reports, cultivation and solicitation updates, correspondence, and other documentation; recording this information in Raiser’s Edge.  
• Regularly meets with the AVP for Philanthropy and Director of Prospect Development regarding prospect assignments, portfolio reviews, cultivation and solicitation strategies, and general fundraising progress.
• Requests and makes effective use of prospect research as appropriate.
• Communicates with Prospect Development and Data Analytics staff regarding information updates to donor or prospect records.
• Strives to meet and exceed goals for quality monthly visits, yearly proposals.
• Travels regionally and nationally to meet current and prospective donors.
• Monitors travel budget and expenses.  
• Builds and maintains an in-depth knowledge of BW, its funding priorities, and giving opportunities in order to articulate a compelling case for support to all constituents. 
• Collaborates with Alumni Engagement and other campus partners to engage alumni and friends in meaningful ways, and encourage increased levels of involvement and philanthropic support.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned

 

Full position description, qualifications and application instructions may be found here.