Advancement Officer

Under the supervision of the Senior Director of Advancement and working with a larger team of development officers and College administrators, the Advancement Officer (AO) will actively drive fundraising efforts from individual donors with a focus on annual giving and leadership giving to the annual fund to advance priorities for Hood College. The AO will focus on marketing and communications to segment donor prospects and manage a portfolio of approximately 100 donors and prospects. Must be available to work some weekends, evenings, and travel.

Essential Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Annual Giving Program Management (45%)

• Responsible for developing, managing, and implementing an annual giving marketing plan utilizing creative direct mail, electronic communications, social media and telemarketing, and in-person solicitations.
• Create segmentation of all College constituents for targeting marketing to increase fundraising success.
• Provide ongoing evaluation of the program and recommend strategic revision and goals reflecting the College’s strategic plan.
• Manage the budget for the Annual Giving program and analyze the cost-effectiveness and yield of individual program components.
• Works closely with other staff members to ensure the success of meeting or exceeding goals and objectives of the annual giving fundraising effort.
• Collaborate with the Alumni Engagement staff to strengthen the connection between the College and its alumni resulting in ongoing financial support.
• Directs the overall reunion-giving strategy and provides leadership and guidance to prospect managers who are assigned to work with individual classes.
• Works closely with the Office of Marketing and Communications to create marketing materials including brochures, specialized stationery, advertisements, etc. to inspire support.

Prospect Management (40%)

Supervisory Responsibilities (15%)

Carries out supervisory responsibilities as they may occur in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding, and addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

We seek a candidate who values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that they do. Candidates must have strong organizational skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively with partners across campus in support of Hood College’s mission as a student-centered, liberal arts institution.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Minimum Requirements / Qualifications

Preferred Skills and Characteristics

Technology Skills

Proficient in MS Office tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), e-mail, and the Internet. Ability to learn new applications quickly including organization-wide information systems and department-specific software applications (Millennium).

Language Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to effectively provide information and positively respond to questions from both external and internal customers both in person and by phone. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and knowledgeably respond to questions from donors, alumni, top management, and members of the board of trustees.

Mathematical Skills

Proficient with statistical and financial concepts. Must have the ability to apply those concepts to tracking, projections, goal setting, and interpreting reports. Must be able to draw conclusions from reports and make cost-effective decisions regarding programs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with several concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to work independently and as a member of a group in developing and executing project plans. Ability to work in the theoretical arena and apply logic as appropriate.

Compensation

This is a position with an annual starting salary range of $51,000 to $54,000 depending on circumstances including an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, training, and other relevant factors. Hood College has provided a compensation range representing its good faith estimate of what the College may pay for the position at the time of posting. The College may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. Hood College offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefits. Learn more about Hood College

To Apply

We invite qualified candidates to apply online via our electronic application which requires submission of a résumé and three professional references.

If you need assistance with the online application process, please email humanresources@hood.edu or call (301) 696-3592.

Hood College is committed to diversity in its faculty and staff and subscribes to a policy of hiring only individuals legally eligible to work in the United States. EOE / AAP / M / F / Vet / Disability Employer

Hood College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, disability, religion, or age in recruitment, admission and access to, or treatment, or employment in its programs, services, benefits, or activities as required by applicable laws including Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodation for disabled applicants and students. Inquiries about discrimination or reasonable accommodation should be referred to the Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator at Alumnae Hall, 401 Rosemont Avenue, Frederick, MD. 21701 (AD 312), (301) 696-3592. For complete information on Hood College’s nondiscrimination policy, please visit

Compensation Update : 10 / 23 / 2024

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Salary : $3,000 - $10,000