Director Advancement Operations

Reporting to the Senior Director of Advancement Operations, the Director of Advancement serves as a bridge between key functions in Oglethorpe University’s Advancement system. The position bridges advancement operations, data management and services, and annual donor engagement and fundraising activities to positively contribute to the overall success of the University Advancement team.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES The Director of Advancement is responsible for the following key functions:
1. Gift Processing & Reconciliation Ensures that daily gift processing and gift acknowledgement processes are completed in a timely and accurate fashion

Performs gift processing and gift review as needed

Supports the Advancement Operations Manager in monthly gift reconciliation processes
2. Data Management & Services Uses the Raiser’s Edge database to create queries, exports, dashboards, and reports

Uses Raiser’s Edge to fulfill complex data requests from Advancement colleagues

Produces weekly and on-demand financial fundraising reports for Advancement stakeholders

Provides data set-up and support for Advancement events and fundraising appeals

Manages and supports the completion of annual and periodic data clean-up projects

Manages and supports the completion of annual and periodic data imports and updates

Collaborates cross-functionally with campus partners to facilitate data sharing, ensure data integrity, and reconcile records across institutional systems
3. Data Analysis and Prospect Management Uses Raiser’s Edge tools and features to conduct donor analysis, comparative giving analysis, fundraising performance analysis, and more for the purpose of generating actionable insights

Uses Raiser’s Edge Prospect Insight tools to identify strong prospects, build prospect lists, and improve the portfolios of frontline fundraisers

Other Expectations Uses technology to track and manage projects and tasks

Consistently meets project and task deadlines

Provides task support to Operations and other Advancement colleagues as needed

Provides event support for Advancement events (including weekend and evening events)
Actively participates in Advancement and institutional staff meetings, trainings, and convenings

Performs other related duties as assigned to support the needs and objectives of Advancement REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS The Director of Advancement must meet the three qualifications below to be considered for the position:

Proficiency using Raiser’s Edge (or a similar donor CRM)
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and WordA minimum of 5 years of Advancement experience with proven success
* Applicants without Raiser’s Edge or similar donor CRM experience should not apply.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION SA strong candidate for the Director of Development position will have the following qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree or higher from a nationally accredited university

Proficiency using project management tools, preferably Asana and Microsoft Teams Analytical thinking skills; strong organizational skills; efficient task management; and excellent customer service and interpersonal skills

Collaborative and supportive team mindsetBENEFITSAffordable health, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-matched retirement plan Generous paid time off (PTO), including vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays

Hybrid work opportunities