Associate Director of Donor Stewardship & Events

Job Description: Franklin & Marshall College is recruiting for a full-time Associate Director of Donor Stewardship & Events. Job Details: Location: F&M Campus - Lancaster, PA Classification: Full-time / Exempt Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Reports to: Director of Donor & Campaign Relations Department: Advancement Operations Job Description: The Associate Director of Donor Stewardship & Events is responsible for managing all aspects of giving society member recognition, including oversight of the member welcome experience and ongoing engagement and stewardship of giving society members. Develop individualized stewardship strategies, and craft unique touchpoints for the College's most generous benefactors. Plan and execute high-level events designed to celebrate philanthropy. Support other initiatives within College Advancement, including leadership group meetings and other in person and virtual events. Essential Functions: Manage all aspects of the donor recognition societies. Identify and track members; coordinate presidential welcome; plan and execute induction ceremonies. Plan and execute strategies to engage and show appreciation to giving society members, with particular focus on the College's most generous benefactors. Create, manage and execute programs that steward and recognize donors. Plan, manage and execute donor recognition and donor cultivation events to engage and celebrate philanthropy. Support and coordinate in person and remote/hybrid events and meeting logistics and other College Advancement initiatives. All other duties as assigned. Requirements: Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree. At least 1-3 years of related professional experience with donor relations, stewardship, volunteer management or high-end event production. Proficiency with Google Suite products (Docs, Gmail, Sheets, Drive, Slides) Ability and willingness to provide excellent service and to work in a collegial manner with students, faculty and staff, and other constituencies is essential. Preferred Qualifications: 4 or more years of related professional experience with donor relations, stewardship, volunteer management or high-end event production. Additional Information: Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of reference checks, a criminal background verification, and verification of credentials. The College will coordinate these verifications. Franklin & Marshall College strongly encourages all employees to be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. Full-time members of the Franklin & Marshall College professional staff receive competitive starting pay and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health coverage, dental, vision, generous retirement savings plan contributions, education benefits for employees, spouses and dependent children, and enjoy access to all College facilities including dining venues to suit all tastes, recreation and fitness facilities, and libraries, plus access to College performances, lectures, and events. To learn more about our Benefits, please visit our Benefits Page. Franklin & Marshall College is committed to having an inclusive campus community where all members are treated with dignity and respect. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the College does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender/gender-identity, sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, genetic information, family or marital status, sexual orientation, or any other protected class. Application Instructions: All submitted materials must be submitted via this online process. We regret we are unable to accept applications or resumes submitted via mail, email, or fax. As you are submitting your application via this online process, please ensure that you provide an accurate email address. You will then receive an acknowledgment indicating that your application materials have been received. Individuals who need accommodations due to a disability in order to submit an application or attend an employment interview should contact Human Resources at . If you experience difficulty submitting your resume or cover letter, please CLICK HERE for assistance. If you have previously applied online to a position at Franklin & Marshall College and want to check on your submission or make changes, please CLICK HERE to log back into your account.