Donor Engagement Officer, Institutional Advancement:

Donor Engagement Officer

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Position Information
Position Title	*Donor Engagement Officer
Department	Institutional Advancement
Position Category	Staff – NonClassified
Job Summary	Contribute to the Office of Institutional Advancement team’s fundraising capacity by planning and implementing strategic programs, donor communications, and events that contribute to the engagement and cultivation of donors and alumni. The Donor Engagement Officer reports to the Development Director and work closely with the Associate Vice President of Institutional Advancement and College Relations and the advancement team members to deliver high-quality events, donor communications, and secure commitments from donors and alumni to provide professional expertise, volunteer service, and philanthropy that contribute to a goals-driven annual giving program. The Officer will connect with CCRI alumni and donors across multiple mediums, including face-to-face. The position collaborates closely with core College departments including marketing, student affairs, and academic departments to create and maintain pathways for alumni and donor participation that advance the goals of the College. The Officer partners with the advancement team to identify, cultivate, and solicit gifts through events, direct mail and marketing campaigns; and serves as a liaison to a portfolio of donors and the Alumni Association Board. The Officer will support the professional, administrative and promotional duties associated with the planning and implementation of programs and events including: preparing and sending communications; developing project plans; coordinating event logistics; tracking budgets; helping to establish and follow internal policies; working with preferred vendors, soliciting in-kind partnerships and focusing on budget efficiencies; setting up and breaking down at events; and event analysis/follow-up.
Duties and Responsibilities	• Plan, implement, and promote alumni and annual giving donor programs and events that support the college’s strategic plan in collaboration with colleagues within the advancement office, the President’s office, and throughout the college. • Establish and build relationships with a wide range of alumni and annual giving donors, maintaining regular communication via email, social media, web pages, and various media and publications. • Act as a liaison to the Alumni Association Board—arranging meetings; staffing committees; managing budgets; and ensuring strong and productive relationships between members and the college’s academic and administrative leadership. • Actively maintain a portfolio of alumni and annual giving donors and collaborate closely with advancement colleagues to increase support from donors including alumni, faculty and staff, retirees, parents and friends • Ensure accurate and complete alumni database records; record contacts, biographical and career information of alumni and annual fund donors, and participate in team’s advancement meetings. • Educate graduating students about alumni benefits, the college’s annual fund, engage them in programs, and supervise work study students. • Work collaboratively in a diverse, inclusive and student-centered environment, with students of various learning styles, cultures, identities, and life-experiences. • Demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy and mission of a comprehensive community college. • Other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications	• Bachelor’s degree required OR an associate’s degree with adequate/relevant work experience will be considered. • A minimum of three years of experience in fundraising; constituent relations; events or external affairs (or equivalent/translatable experience) with demonstrated accomplishment in fostering productive relationships with volunteers and developing volunteer leadership. • Interest in providing leadership and contributing to a growing, high-performing fundraising team with an entrepreneurial mindset and enthusiasm for working in a high-energy, deadline-driven, fast-paced setting. • Exemplary communications skills with demonstrated written, oral, and interpersonal talents; outstanding organizational skills and project management required. • Demonstrated ability to strategize, implement and build constituency programs and activities. • Ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously and meet all deadlines. • High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: MS Word, Excel, and Outlook • Demonstrated ability to be a strong contributor and work collaboratively with others in a diverse and inclusive environment. • An unwavering belief in the College’s students, and a commitment to CCRI and the Foundation’s mission to support students and alumni.
Preferred Qualifications	• Understanding of social media and emerging online networking platforms to achieve advancement goals. • Experience with Raiser’s Edge or a similar constituent/client database. • Experience working in a higher education or workforce development setting. • Experience building engagement programs and securing philanthropic support.
Reports To	Development Director
Campus Location	Initially located at the Lincoln Campus
Work Schedule	Calendar
Shift, Days, and Additional Work Schedule Information	Non-Standard; 35 hours per week
Full-time/Part-time	Full-Time
Permanent/Limited Position	Limited
Benefits	Yes
Name of Bargaining Unit Union	CCRIPSA
Pay Grade	PSA 12
Salary Range	Range begins at $48,258
Additional Salary Information	Hiring salary commensurate with education and experience.
Civil Service List position	No
Licenses, Tools and Equipment	Must have access to and use of own transportation.
Environmental Conditions	This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Desired Start Date	asap
Position End Date (if temporary or grant)	*This position is limited to June 30th with the possibility of renewal after annual review.

Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies	1
Application Open Date	08/23/2018
Application Close Date (includes the grace period)	09/13/2018
Open Until Filled	No
Comments	CCRI Mission: The Community College of Rhode Island is the state’s only public comprehensive associate degree-granting institution. We provide affordable open access to higher education at locations throughout the state. Our primary mission is to offer recent high school graduates and returning adults the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for intellectual, professional and personal growth through an array of academic, career and lifelong learning programs. We meet the wide-ranging educational needs of our diverse student population, building on our rich tradition of excellence in teaching and our dedication to all students with the ability and motivation to succeed. We set high academic standards necessary for transfer and career success, champion diversity, respond to community needs, and contribute to our state’s economic development and the region’s workforce.
Special Instructions to Applicants	The closing date to apply for this position is 9/13/18. This date includes a five-day grace period. Application materials will not be accepted after 11:59pm EST on 9/13/18. To apply for this position: • Complete CCRI’s online application, and attach a cover letter and resume by the closing date. • You do not need to complete the ‘Education History’ or ‘Employment History’ sections within the application if you are attaching a resume that includes the same information. • Please include contact information of three references within the application. • Finalists will be required to provide official college transcripts. If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact Human Resources at 401-825-2311. TTY: 401-825-2313.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have a bachelor’s degree, OR an associate’s degree with adequate/relevant work experience?
- Yes
- No
* Please list your degree(s) earned:(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have a minimum of three years of experience in fundraising; constituent relations; events or external affairs (or equivalent/translatable experience) with demonstrated accomplishment in fostering productive relationships with volunteers and developing volunteer leadership?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have experience with Raiser’s Edge, or a similar constituent/client database?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have experience working in a higher education or workforce development setting?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have experience building engagement programs and securing philanthropic support?
- Yes
- No
* To improve CCRI’s advertising strategy, please let us know where you FIRST learned of this job opportunity? Please be specific when using web site or publication names (example: LinkedIn, HigherEdjobs, Chronicle, personal referral, etc.). Thank you.(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Resume

Optional Documents

Other Document

CCRI is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

CCRI recognizes that diversity and inclusivity are essential to creating a dynamic, positive and high-performing educational and work environment and to helping prepare our students for lifelong success. We welcome applicants who can contribute to the College’s commitment to excellence created by diversity and inclusivity.

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