Assistant Program Director of Donor Relations, Annual and Leadership Gifts

*Required Application Materials: Resume and Cover Letter*

As a member of the central Donor Relations team, the Assistant Director of Donor Relations, Annual and Leadership Gifts will implement the stewardship strategy for all donor relations efforts focused on annual gifts to the university. The Assistant Director will coordinate existing stewardship initiatives for annual giving donors while also assisting in building new programs and events focused on communicating donor impact, increasing donor retention and building a strong pipeline of engaged donors. This position will collaborate with the university’s central pipeline development team and utilize giving data to serve as a valued partner in reaching fundraising goals, and will serve as the strategic lead and point-person for development colleagues in each school and college in establishing and managing a unified campus-wide annual giving donor stewardship program.

This position will plan and execute (in conjunction with the Office of Special Events) exciting and well-established annual presidential donor relations events that are geared toward this level of donor including: Terrapin Loyal (for donors who have given 30 years or more to the university), the Presidential Parents Leadership Brunch during the university’s Family Weekend, and collaborate on launching, planning, and executing the annual Maryland Women’s Society event.

This position will create impact communications for central and Presidential priority funds such as the Maryland Promise Program, Keep Me Maryland Fund, Student Crisis Fund, Campus Pantry and the Maryland Women’s Society Fund. Additionally, this position will conceptualize, execute and enhance strategic annual giving donor recognition communications.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to interact with donors and senior-level executives and administrators.

Self-starter with the ability to lead and execute effectively and efficiently.

Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and responsibility regarding information related to donors and the university.

Strong customer service experience.

Attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and execute multiple projects under demanding deadlines.

Exceptional writing and interpersonal skills.

Physical Demands:

Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends for events and programs required.

Preferences:

Experience within higher education.

Front line fundraising experience.

Licenses/ Certifications: N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or universit

Experience: Seven (7) years of experience.

Other: The position may or may not involve supervisory responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills:

• Strong organizational, and communication skills.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Additional Job Details

Required Application Materials: Resume and Cover Letter

Best Consideration Date: March 14, 2025

Posting Close Date: NA

Open Until Filled: Yes

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required

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Department

VPUR-Advancement Services

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$88,080 - $100,000

Benefits Summary

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Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

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