Assistant Director, Donor Engagement

Northern Kentucky University

20 Campbell Drive (Show on map)

Feb 28, 2025

Posting Details

Position Information

Working Title	Assistant Director, Donor Engagement
Department	Advancement Operations
Compensation Title	Assistant Director, Donor Engagement
Position Number	30028602
Position Status	Regular
Work Schedule	Monday-Friday 8:15 AM-4:30 PM Some weekends and weeknights may be required
Hours per Week	37.5
Months per Year	12
Purpose of Position	The Assistant Director, Donor Engagement contributes to NKU's fundraising success by designing and coordinating donor experiences and connections to the impact of their giving. This position is an instrumental part of University Advancement, ensuring donors receive timely thank you messages and are regularly engaged.
Primary Responsibilities	Develop and coordinate opportunities for donors to experience and understand the impact of their giving such as storytelling, donor/beneficiary connections, and other unique events, reports, and touchpoints that connect them to their philanthropy. Execute the acknowledgment process. Responsible for routing, personalizing, and sending acknowledgments to our donors to properly and promptly thank them for their gifts. In collaboration with other areas of University Advancement, coordinate and enhance customized donor programs to ensure we recognize donors' special moments, milestones, and behavior. Manage various donor relations events throughout the year. Create and maintain a resource that identifies on-campus engagement and giving opportunities to share with donors and friends as well as University Advancement staff. Provide administrative support for donor visits and general donor relations operations, including packaging and mailing donor gifts, managing communications, and coordinating outreach. Maintain NKU's donor database related to donor relations, ensuring touchpoints and outreach are captured accurately and kept up-to-date. Maintain in-depth knowledge of university priorities, programs, and initiatives to identify possible engagement opportunities for donors and prospects. Other duties as assigned. Some weekend/evening work is required.
Qualifications	Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively Excellent written and verbal communication skills Creativity and problem-solving skills Ability to work collaboratively Commitment to the mission and vision of Northern Kentucky University High ethical standards Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and donor management software (Raiser's Edge) preferred
Minimum Education	Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Education	Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Experience	2 years
Salary
Pay Grade	S70

Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number	2024S2087
Job Open Date	09/13/2024
Job Close Date
Quick Link	https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/14179
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