Director of Donor Relations

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  Strategic Leadership:
  
  
  • Lead a comprehensive donor reporting program for the university that communicates the impact of philanthropic support and provides critical operational support to acknowledgments, recognition, and engagement activities as directed and required.
  
  
  
  
  
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  Operational Leadership:
  • Develop and execute timely, accurate, and meaningful donor relations activities including customized impact reports, endowed faculty installations, and donor recognition and engagement events that demonstrate the value and impact of philanthropic contributions.
  
  
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  Data-driven Decision Making:
  • Develop an annual donor reporting plan using data-driven decision-making and employ metrics and data analysis to allocate team resources strategically.
  
  
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  Campus-Wide Coordination:
  • Oversee implementation and development of university-wide stewardship policies and procedures.
  
  
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  Team Management:
  • Directly manage and mentor a team of donor relations professionals. Provide
    coaching and performance feedback, and oversee hiring and training to
    ensure a high-performing and collaborative team environment.
  
  
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  Collaboration and Compliance:
  • Partner with stakeholders across the university, such as AVPs, deans,
    Faculty, financial aid offices, and program leaders to gather data and refine input provided into donor-optimized formats while maintaining collegial and professional working relationships with all colleagues.
  
  
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  System Oversight:
  
  
  • Oversee financial aid stewardship activities via the Blackbaud Award Management system ("GWay") and work closely with the Director of Donor Fund Compliance and the Office of the Executive Vice President and Treasurer (EVPT) to maximize donor fund utilization in accordance with donor
    intent.
  • Oversee all donor impact report production and communications using the
    Mythos platform online survey tool to deliver a digital-first experience for donors and fund contacts.
  
  
  
  
• Additional Duties:
  • Perform other related duties as assigned. Flexibility is required as duties may evolve in response to organizational needs.
  
  

• Advanced proficiency with fundraising software, donor databases, and Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-phase projects and successfully meet tight deadlines.
• High degree of discretion and sensitivity when handling confidential donor information.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Strong customer service orientation and ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Experience engaging with major and leadership-level donors.
• Special event planning experience desired.
• Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel).

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