Coordinator of Annual Giving and Communications

Category: Administration
Department: DCC Foundation
Locations: Poughkeepsie, NY
Posted: Dec 29, 2023
Closes: Jan 19, 2024 – 11:59 PM EST
Type: Full-time
Position ID: 171264

About Dutchess Community College:
Located in the heart of New York’s beautiful and historic
mid-Hudson Valley, just 90 minutes north of New York City, Dutchess
Community College (DCC) is one of 64 colleges within the State
University of New York, the largest comprehensive public higher
education system in the country.

DCC’s strategic direction is guided by four lenses through which we
view our work: Students. Learning. Community. Growth. We are
committed to respecting individuality, embracing diversity, being
“student-ready,” partnering with and serving our community
inclusively. The College welcomes and seeks to grow pools of
prospective employees who share and are anxious to support the
institution’s core values: Excellence. Collaboration. Engagement.
Equity. Innovation.

The History of the DCC Foundation

The DCC Foundation was incorporated in 1975 to advance the mission
and goals of Dutchess Community College. It became a 501(c)3
nonprofit corporation in 1984 with assets totaling $280,069. As of
August 31, 2023, the Foundation’s assets total $17,500,000. This
growth provides for scholarships and grants in excess of $900,000
each year.

Additionally, the Foundation supports endowed chair programs,
student technology, facilities and campus improvements and sponsors
a variety of special programs to support the College’s
mission.

We are able to do this through the generosity of our alumni and
friends that have made the DCC Foundation a philanthropic priority.
Funds are raised through our annual fund, major gifts and special
events programs. This support makes a measurable difference
financially for our students.

The Dutchess Community College Foundation has become an integral
part of the College’s drive to maintain excellence and to improve
the educational experience for present and future students.

The Mission of the Dutchess Community College Foundation

The DCC Foundation is to raise funds to provide scholarships and
support the College’s initiatives that will have a significant and
direct impact on the students, faculty and staff of Dutchess
Community College

Job Description:
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This position oversees the day-to-day annual giving and
communications for the DCC Foundation and oversees several
activities related to the department including internal and
external communications, appeals, and messaging. Reports to the
Director of Development.

The role includes but is not limited to:

• Management and implementation of annual giving solicitations
  from conception to execution including all internal and external
  appeals.
• Work with the Director of Development to establish long-term
  fundraising goals and objectives.
• Craft and implement annual fund campaign strategies including
  direct mail, e-mail, phone, social media, and digital marketing
  techniques to expand donor base and increase overall
  giving.
• Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications Department
  and other departments on campus, to identify and develop external
  content and motivational messaging, news, and stories for inclusion
  in appeals, social media, website, invitations, and other mediums
  as needed.
• Design and implement an annual giving plan that connects with
  all internal and external constituents.
• Ensure proper donor acknowledgment, recognition, and
  stewardship to promote donor retention and increased levels of
  giving.
• Increase leadership annual giving donors through special
  stewardship initiatives that may include individualized donor
  interactions and recognition.
• Promote DIY fundraising initiatives to increase the annual
  giving donor pool.
• Collaborate with the Director of Development in the ongoing
  evaluation of the annual giving base for the identification of
  major gift prospects.
• Manage donors up to the Major Gift Officer when they are ready
  to move to a major gift level
• Partner with the Director of Development and Executive Director
  to create and implement custom stewardship plans for select annual
  giving donors. Determine short- and long-term strategies for
  keeping donors engaged and informed. Record these plans and actions
  in Raiser’s Edge and generate regular reports to demonstrate
  progress.
• Creatively and authentically seek ways to welcome and engage
  all donors, especially those whose participation in philanthropy
  has not historically been centered on education.
• Work with the Director of Development to create metrics and
  systems to monitor outcomes across all areas of annual giving
  programming with a particular focus on donor retention, renewal
  rate and drop off rate.
• Work closely with Foundation team members and the College’s
  marketing and communications office in the preparation of external
  communications to donors, colleagues and alumni.
• Write and/or proofread all Foundation publications and
  marketing materials which include appeals, e-newsletters, speeches,
  brochures, impact statements, web pages, special event materials,
  and other items as needed.
• Write donor acknowledgment letters to coordinate with appeals
  and other giving.
• Create and regularly maintain all giving pages.
• Maintain a Foundation communication calendar which includes
  e-newsletters, annual appeals, webpages, and annual
  reports.
• Work with the Assistant Director of Grants, Alumni Relations,
  and Operations on updating and maintaining data files as they
  relate to annual fund appeals.
• Work with external consultants as determined to enhance the
  annual giving program.
• Create and/or analyze various reports and mailing lists as
  required for the annual fund.
• Review records and reports to ensure the integrity of the
  Raiser’s Edge information.
• Attend all Foundation board and committee meetings as
  appropriate.
• Assist at all DCC Foundation events.
• Participate in departmental, divisional, and institutional
  assessment activities as required.
• Assume other responsibilities and special projects as
  assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in non-profit management,
  marketing, communications, literature, or a related
  field.
• Preference of five years of experience in a fundraising office,
  working with the annual fund.
• The ability to work well independently on several projects
  concurrently, and possess excellent multitasking, communication,
  organizational, and creative thinking skills.
• Project Management, prioritizing skills, problem-solving
  skills, and attention to detail are imperative.
• Software proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint,
  is required; knowledge and experience in the Raisers Edge database
  program are preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication required, as well as
  interpersonal, and organizational proficiency.
• Demonstrated high energy level and flexibility, pleasant
  personality coupled with sound judgment; flexible, discreet and
  able to maintain confidential information, knowledge of correct
  protocol for specific situations.
• Ability to keep current with trends in annual giving strategy
  in support of the Foundation and personal professional development
  by participating in conferences, workshops and other training
  opportunities.
• Ability to bring energy, creativity and community relations
  expertise that will make a substantial impact on the Foundation
  events while enhancing the image and positive relationships of the
  Foundation.
• Express a genuine interest in the welfare of DCC students,
  congruent values with the College’s vision, a strong commitment to
  the fundraising goals of the Foundation.
• Entrepreneurial skills, the ability to multi-task, and a proven
  ability to meet goals are core requirements to ensure professional
  execution of all communications.
• Must be a team player and self-motivated, and have the ability
  to work with a diverse group of individuals – ranging from DCCF and
  DCC executive leadership team, corporate leaders, faculty, staff,
  students and volunteers.

Additional Information:
The performance of this work is primarily in-person and on-site.
Flexible hours required; some travel will be necessary.

Classification/Salary

Class: Administration/Dutchess United Educators

Salary Range: $64,000 – $80,000

The target date for applications is: January 19, 2024

The start date: TBD

All applicants are subject to a background check to include
criminal, employment, and education.

Dutchess Community College is an AA/EOE employer. As part of the
State University of New York (SUNY), in its continuing effort to
seek equity in education and employment, and in support of federal
and state anti-discrimination legislation, has adopted a policy to
provide an educational and employment environment free from
unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national
origin, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability,
gender identity, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic
characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status,
or criminal conviction.

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