Director, Donor Relations

WESTMINSTER UNIVERSITY

DIRECTOR OF DONAR RELATIONS

FULL-TIME, BENEFITED

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director of Donor Relations is responsible for the development and implementation of programming to enhance the effectiveness of a centralized Advancement Department's donor and relations. The director's role is essential to expand the institution's stewardship, acknowledgment, and engagement efforts through the donor lifecycle as part of Westminster University's upcoming sesquicentennial and campaign activities. Proactive collaboration across campus is imperative to this position's success, as is the inclusion of a significant number of campus partners, to meet the expectations of a broad and comprehensive donor relations strategy. This position offers the opportunity to apply best practices and creativity to the donor relations and stewardship function, as this is a new position established to connect Westminster University with its current and future base of volunteers and donors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensures donors are acknowledged and recognized to strengthen the retention and expansion of their financial support for the university
Acts as a liaison and specialist to gift officers to provide cultivation and stewardship assistance to individual donors and prospects
Develops and assesses policies and procedures across the university for a comprehensive donor relations strategy
Is responsible for consistent, accurate, and appropriate information-sharing mechanisms for stewarding prospects and donors
Directs the recognition of donors in both print and digital-based publications, including reporting as necessary
Provide writing and editorial support for Westminster's stewardship and donor communications efforts
Works in collaboration with advancement events manager and other colleagues on donor-focused events as determined
Collaborates on all donor-focused membership and giving societies, including planned giving, campaign recognition, athletic development, and annual leadership giving
Perform other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree
Demonstrated success in fostering productive relationships
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to initiate and enjoy direct communication with members of Westminster University's community
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to work in a team environment
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to travel and work evenings and weekends as needed
Excellent multitasking and time management skills; ability to be self-directed and motivated to set goals, establish accountability measures, and track progress toward goals
Professionalism, maturity, and an ability to maintain confidentiality
Preferred Qualifications:

Experience as a donor relations, stewardship, communications, or fundraiser professional in higher education setting
Master's degree

Equal Employment Opportunity

Westminster University is committed to a diversified workforce, equal opportunity, and nondiscrimination. To this end, Westminster prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment based on race or ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, disabilities, genetic information, status as a veteran, or any other category or classification protected by applicable federal, state, or city laws.