Assistant Director of Stewardship and Development Communications

Assistant Director of Stewardship and Development Communications

Posting Number: PG194411EP

Internal Recruitment:
No

Working Title:

Assistant Director of Stewardship and Development Communications

Anticipated Hiring Range:
Commensurate with Experience

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm

Job Location:

Raleigh, NC

Department:
Office of College Advancement

The mission of the Office of College Advancement is to enhance, promote, and support the academic programs, research and extension efforts of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS). Within CALS Advancement are the NC Agricultural Foundation, Inc. and the NC Tobacco Foundation, Inc. non‑profit, 501(c)(3) organizations formed as a means of supporting agricultural research, extension, and teaching activities in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at North Carolina State University.

The CALS Advancement team works in close partnership with the central University Advancement Office and its partner colleges. In 2016, NC State launched the Think & Do the Extraordinary Campaign, the most ambitious fundraising effort in the history of the University with a $1.6 billion goal.

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The Assistant Director of Stewardship and Donor Communications is a key strategic member of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Advancement team. This role is responsible for designing, executing and continuously enhancing a best‑in‑class donor stewardship and communications program that reinforces donor connections (or trust) and inspires continued philanthropic support.

This position requires a dynamic blend of communication/engagement strategy, comprehensive project management, expert relationship management and sophisticated data analysis. The ultimate goal is to effectively connect donors to the tangible impact of their philanthropy, strengthen relationships with the College's major supporters, and inspire a culture of giving across CALS.

• Lead the development and management of an innovative, strategic and comprehensive donor engagement, recognition and stewardship program.
• Develop long‑range and short‑range plans to grow the stewardship and donor relations program to help support fundraising goals by building strategic and tactical plans for stewarding, cultivating and engaging alumni, friends, donors and potential supporters of CALS.
• Provide oversight and management of the annual scholarship reporting in coordination with internal and external constituents.
• Continuously evaluate and optimize the stewardship program; implementing best practices and providing strategic recommendations to the advancement team, as well as departments and programs in the College.
• Serve as a primary liaison with College departments, central stewardship and external vendors as needed.
• Proactively identify gaps and implement strategic changes/suggestions for increased donor relations.
• Make recommendations and assist development officers with developing and maintaining individual stewardship plans for top donors /prospects.
• Act as a subject matter expert, providing timely and accurate responses to internal partners and donors regarding all aspects of scholarship reporting and stewardship efforts.
• Assist with…