Associate Director, Annual Giving

Please see Special Instructions for more details. Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. Position Information Posting date 05/19/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Position Number Position Number 1011283 Position Title Position Title Associate Director, Annual Giving Hiring Range Minimum Hiring Range Minimum $96,500 Hiring Range Maximum Hiring Range Maximum $115,000 Union Type Union Type Not a Union Position SEIU Level SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position FLSA Status FLSA Status Exempt Employment Category Employment Category Regular Full Time Scheduled Months per Year Scheduled Months per Year 12 Scheduled Hours per Week Scheduled Hours per Week 40 Schedule Location of Position Hanover, NH 03755 Remote Work Eligibility? Hybrid Is this a term position? Is this a term position? No If yes, length of term in months. Is this a grant funded position? Is this a grant funded position? No Position Purpose In partnership with and guidance from the executive director of annual giving, and as informed by Tuck’s strategic initiatives, the associate director solicits annual fund gifts and manages the fundraising activities of a select group of classes. Description Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities 1. Experience and skill successfully raising annual fund gifts for selective higher education institutions, or highly transferable sales and customer/client relationship management experience in organizations with similar methods and standards for engaging with new business prospects. Experience and skill using fundraising management systems and technology (e.g., Ellucian Advance) to enter and report donor contact activities. 2. Knowledge of higher education economics, philanthropy, and administration gained through a business or liberal arts education, continuing education, and/or relevant work experience. 3. Able to travel to meet with donors and attend fundraising events. 4. Able to support, contribute to, and strengthen a vibrant, culturally diverse, and inclusive learning community of students, alumni, faculty, and fellow professionals. 5. Able to anticipate, deliver on, and exceed the expectations of donors and colleagues. 6. Able to introduce and drive innovation in ways small and large. 7. Able to collaborate effectively with colleagues across Advancement, Tuck, and Dartmouth to achieve shared goals and objectives. 8. Able to proactively identify and pursue relevant learning and professional development opportunities and apply new knowledge, insights, and skills to enhance results. Preferred Qualifications Equal Opportunity Employer Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all. Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre‑employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? Preferred, but not required Special Instructions to Applicants Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. 1. Gift Solicitation and Commitments (70%): Cultivates and solicits annual fund gifts (generally defined as $2,500-$250,000), secures written commitments for these asks, and ensures prompt payments on pledges already made. Percentage Of Time Percentage Of Time 70 Description 2. Volunteer Management (15%): Directs fundraising strategy and activities for assigned classes. Serves as primary point of contact for alumni volunteers who assist in fundraising effort. Collaborates with colleagues to ensure that volunteer solicitations complement the broader donor prospect strategy and incorporate Tuck’s strategic initiatives. Percentage Of Time Percentage Of Time 15 Description 3. Donor Prospect Identification and Cultivation (10%): Identifies donor prospects with leadership gift capacity in assigned classes. Cultivates prospects for significant annual fund gifts and refers prospect to leadership giving colleagues when appropriate. Percentage Of Time Percentage Of Time 10 Description 4. Team Development (5%): Contributes ideas, input, and support to Tuck Advancement initiatives, decisions, communications, and other activities with annual giving implications. Seeks out, applies, and shares knowledge of higher education fundraising trends and innovations. Percentage Of Time Percentage Of Time 5 Performs other duties as assigned. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * How did you learn about this employment opportunity? 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