Assistant Director of Development P&FG
University of North Carolina School of the Arts Winston Salem, NC
Manage an evolving portfolio of approximately 75-100 tiered parent and family member prospects and donors, refreshed each summer as new students are admitted. Manage prospect activity both locally in the Winston-Salem area, and in designated regions across the state and country in which UNCSA is focusing on developing donor/parent/alumni relations.
Work consistently and accurately with Raiser’s Edge database to ensure that contacts, solicitations, and other donor activities are entered in a timely manner, and donor records are accurate, updated, and refreshed as appropriate.
Engage prospects in all aspects of the gift cycle:
- Initiate contacts with prospects, and lapsed donors;
- Qualify prospects to assess interest;
- Cultivate and move potential donors in an appropriate and timely fashion toward solicitation;
- Make solicitations with appropriate leadership and/or volunteers on a case-by-case basis;
- Successfully close and secure gifts, including annual renewals and upgrades;
- Develop and maintain stewardship contacts with donors;
Assist with parent program activities, including:
- Communications and appeals
- First-year parent programming
- Qualification and solicitation
- Capstone giving
- Analysis of parent data
- Events
Assist in stewardship of parent relationships with annual giving circles:
- Parent Leadership Circle
- Dean’s Circles
- Giannini Society
- Chancellor’s Circle
- Encore Circle
Adhere to the highest ethical standards:
- Demonstrate empathetic disposition and perseverance, reflect optimistic and positive attitude, and convey sensitivity to needs of the donors;
- Enter contact reports in Raiser’s Edge promptly;
- Work collaboratively with advancement staff, faculty and leadership across campus, sharing prospect strategy with advancement staff;
- Focus on securing support for priorities outlined in UNCSA’s strategic plan, including academic and artistic programs, scholarships, unrestricted support, facilities and campus improvements, and other areas as directed.
- Stay current on best practices and trends in Parent and Family Giving.
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