What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant / Associate Director, Annual Giving (Class and Signature Fundraising) position at Colgate University?
Founded in 1819, Colgate is a small, highly selective residential liberal arts college for students of talent who are preparing for lives of leadership and productive citizenship. Colgate University enjoys a strong tradition of philanthropy and engagement and is currently engaged in a historic comprehensive campaign with a goal of $1B. To date, the Campaign for the Third Century has raised $630M toward this goal.
The Annual Giving team is dedicated to cultivating and expanding a robust pipeline of donors, with a primary focus on increasing alumni participation and fostering giving at the Presidents’ Circle level, as well as growing support through women’s philanthropy and parent philanthropy. We aim to support the Colgate Fund’s goal by utilizing a multi-channel approach that equips volunteers, staff, and frontline fundraisers with the necessary resources to engage and inspire support.
Our strategy is organized around key programs designed to foster a strong culture of giving and ensure continued success. These include :
- Marketing : Creating compelling campaigns to engage current and potential donors.
- Class Gift Committees : Encouraging class-level giving through coordinated efforts.
- Reunion Philanthropy : Engaging alumni around reunion milestones to strengthen philanthropic ties.
- Annual Giving Recognition Societies : Recognizing significant levels of giving through the 1819 Circle and the Presidents’ Circle.
- Undergraduate Philanthropy : Instilling a spirit of giving in current students to create lifelong donors.
- The Colgate Fund : Supporting the university’s financial needs through annual gifts from a diverse base of donors.
Through these initiatives, the Annual Giving team works to create lasting relationships that will continue to fuel Colgate’s mission and growth for generations to come.
Accountabilities
The Assistant / Associate Director, Annual Giving (Class and Signature Fundraising focus) is responsible for the development and implementation of fundraising initiatives related to alumni classes and affinity groups. Specific responsibilities include :
Class Fundraising
Signature Fundraising
Technical Competencies
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Data Synthesis and Use
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Demonstrated expertise in relevant datasets sufficient to identify errors and inconsistencies in reports and data tables. Demonstrated expertise in data analysis sufficient to leverage effectiveness in pursuit of individual goals. Demonstrated ability to effectively articulate data needs with specificity with respect to fields and tables.
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Opportunity Closing
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Demonstrated ability to execute assigned tasks in fund raising and / or engagement opportunities that consistently add value to the execution of the steps to close the opportunity for defined targets. Ability to learn from opportunities that do not close and adjust going forward.
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Proposal Advancement
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Demonstrated ability to create and execute proposals, events, and programs that consistently achieve targeted goals and objectives of an assigned department. Demonstrated ability to identify and successfully pursue opportunities (and / or engagement) with assigned constituents (e.g. parents, alumni, foundations) and level (e.g. major donor).
Demonstrated ability to consistently craft proposals and influence constituents to contribute and / or engage toward key institutional priorities.
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Relationship Building / Management
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Demonstrated ability to execute a relationship building model for a specifically defined and assigned function within Advancement.
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Technology
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Demonstrated ability to effectively access and navigate relevant technology systems used in advancement such as databases, CRMs, etc.
Behavioral Competencies
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Personal Accountability for Results
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Takes responsibility for decisions, performance, and outcomes; behaves in a responsible manner with a positive attitude; shows self-awareness and openness to feedback.
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Effective Communication
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Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills; shares information and seeks input from others; adapts communication to diverse audiences; protects private and confidential information.
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Problem Solving and Decision Making
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Analyzes and prioritizes situations to identify and solve problems; generates solutions to improve efficiency and quality; involves others in solving problems and making decisions; factors organizational goals into decisions; makes clear, transparent, and timely decisions.
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Change Management
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Responds positively to changing university initiatives and readily adapts behavior to maintain effective performance; understands the long-term direction of the university and can relate this to departmental area; adapts to new methodologies; identifies and acts on areas where change is appropriate.
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Leadership and Teamwork
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Applies skills and knowledge to provide a climate to achieve departmental and organizational success; balances individual and department goals; helps others perform at their best; builds productive relationships to enhance individual and organizational effectiveness; treats others with respect; resolves conflicts among team members.
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Creativity and Innovation
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Generates, explores, encourages, and implements innovative ways of creating strategic value for the university, division, department, and individual level; critically assesses the effectiveness of new initiatives.
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Demonstrates respect for people and their differences; understands the benefits of a diverse workforce; earns the trust and respect of others; includes and welcomes others; works to understand the perspective of others; promotes opportunities to experience diversity within our community.
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Sustainability
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Understands the impact of decision making and personal behavior in achieving the university’s commitment to a sustainable and carbon-neutral campus; supports and advances the university’s sustainability initiatives; influences others to use sustainable practices.
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