Digital Gift Officer

* Proven track record in engaging mid-level donors or clients, with success in building relationships and securing commitments.
* Ability to edit, caption, and format video content for web and social media distribution, optimizing for accessibility, engagement, and platform-specific requirements.
* Strong digital communication skills, including experience with content creation, social media, email campaigns, and video communication.
* Familiarity with CRM platforms (e.g., Blackbaud, Give Campus) and an understanding of data-driven donor or customer engagement.
* High emotional intelligence, adaptability, and the ability to connect authentically with a diverse donor base.
* Willingness to travel occasionally and work evenings and weekends as necessary.
* Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
* Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
* Active Listening – Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
* Adaptability – Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
* Autonomy - The ability of the individual to complete assigned tasks with little oversight.
* Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
* Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
* Customer Oriented - A desire to serve both external and internal clients by focusing effort on meeting the clients’ needs, understanding their concerns, and seeking to build trust.
* Diversity Oriented - Commitment to valuing a variety of different experiences, encouraging input and collaboration from campus stakeholders, including being mindful of experiences related, but not limited to: age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, socio-economic status, LGBTQ, and/or job type.
* Initiative - Ability of the individual to act and take steps to solve or settle an issue.
* Interpersonal - Ability to develop and maintain relationships with others.
* Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
* Presentation Skills - Ability to effectively present information publicly.
* Relationship Building - Ability to establish and maintain a good rapport and cooperative relationship with customers and co-workers.
* Reliability - Ability to be dependable and trustworthy.
* Self-Motivated - Ability of the individual to reach a goal or perform a task with little supervision or direction.
* Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
* Bachelor’s degree required; experience in advancement, marketing, or related field preferred.
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* Experience:

*** Minimum of 2 years of experience in digital engagement, donor relations, or sales and marketing, particularly with a focus on digital and social media channels.
* Preferred candidates will have a minimum of three years of progressive development or related experience, with experience in managing a portfolio.
** Math Ability:
** Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
** Computer Skills**:
Knowledge of database management systems, CRM, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office products, including Excel. Ability and desire to frequently learn new products related to the role is required.
* A strong understanding of the mission of liberal arts institutions.
* Travel from campus, as needed, to conduct solicitations, or to recruit volunteer leaders for assigned programs.
* Normal work responsibilities include time outside of normal office hours, some evenings and weekends.

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