Associate Director, Individual Giving

## Associate Director, Individual Giving Apply:
New York City, NY:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
JR2026195
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** Associate Director, Individual Giving The Associate Director, Individual Giving is a key fundraiser responsible for driving annual revenue and alumnae participation. This role combines portfolio management with volunteer leadership for designated class years and milestone reunion groups. The Associate Director will be held accountable for specific dollar and participation targets for assigned areas of responsibility. As part of the Individual Giving team, the Associate Director assists in developing and planning annual giving strategies and cultivation events.

The Associate Director is a member of the Barnard Advancement team and reports to the Senior Director of Individual Giving.
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* Job Description:

**** Position Summary
** The Associate Director, Individual Giving is a key fundraiser responsible for driving annual revenue and alumni participation. This role combines portfolio management with volunteer leadership for designated class years and milestone reunion groups. The Associate Director will be held accountable for specific dollar and participation targets for assigned areas of responsibility. As part of the Individual Giving team, the Associate Director assists in developing and planning annual giving strategies and cultivation events.

The Associate Director is a member of the Barnard Advancement team and reports to the Senior Director of Individual Giving.  
** Key Responsibilities*
* * Portfolio Management:
Actively manage a portfolio of approximately 150 donors/prospects. Develop and execute solicitation strategies to secure unrestricted annual gifts, renew or upgrade donors to leadership annual giving levels, discuss and secure restricted or endowed gifts and planned gifts where appropriate, and thank donors in a meaningful manner.
* Fundraising Strategy:
As member of the individual giving team, set portfolio and class goals to meet annual fundraising targets.
* Volunteer Management:
Serve as a department liaison for alumnae fundraising volunteers, helping to recruit and train new volunteers, prepare volunteer and solicitation materials, and assist in setting class dollar and participation goals.
* Annual Giving Society Coordination:
In collaboration with Individual Giving team members, coordinate the Annual Fund Leadership Giving Society, planning 1-3 webinars and events, and an annual reunion brunch for the members of the Leadership Giving Society, and other benefits as necessary. Coordinate the welcoming mailing in collaboration with the Advancement Communications team.
* Cross-Departmental Collaboration & Operations:
Work closely with areas across Advancement, particularly Alumnae Relations, Communications and Special Events team members.  
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Qualifications & Requirements:

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* Experience:

2-3 years experience

* Education:

Bachelor’s degree required  
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* Skills:

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* * Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, with a demonstrated ability to interact with the public with a high degree of diplomacy, and tact.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
* Ability to lead, inspire, and encourage large group of high-impact volunteers.
* Knowledge of the principles of fundraising and a demonstrated track record of success.
* Demonstrated experience using donor databases (e.g. Raise’s Edge, Salesforce, or similar) and VMS systems (e.g. Give Campus).
* Strong organizational skills, including the ability to set clear goals, priorities, and…