ASSISTANT DIRECTOR / DONOR RELATIONS AND STEWARDSHIP

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR / DONOR RELATIONS AND STEWARDSHIP The primary responsibilities of this position are to develop and manage donor relations and stewardship processes for the Chippewa Athletic Fund (CAF). This includes but is not limited to executing daily, monthly, and annual stewardship processes, gift transmittal and acknowledgement, database/data management, generating donation reports, and special event planning and execution. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or a combination of education and work experience that equates to at least four years. Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Team-oriented with a customer service mindset. Proven time management skills. Ability to meet deadlines and carry out multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to work evenings and/or weekends as needed. Proficiency with Microsoft e-mail, Excel, Word, and online applications. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree. Experience in fundraising at the collegiate level. Experience using a customer relationship management database (CRM). Knowledge of graphic design software. Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations to ensure institutional compliance with athletics development initiatives. Ability to work with highly sensitive and confidential information. Duties & Responsibilities Executes and manages overall Chippewa Athletic Fund (CAF) donor relations and stewardship programming. Coordinates CAF stewardship policies and processes. Leads the CAF gift transmittal process. Plans and implements donor special events. Runs donation reports, pulls data for analysis, and coordinates data for solicitations and communications. Coordinates gift acknowledgement process: weekly and monthly gift reporting to the Deputy Athletic Director, CAF staff, coaches, and administrators. Implements appropriate recognition and stewardship efforts for all donors, including gift acknowledgement letters and appropriate benefits from CAF /department, coaches, and administrators. Supports the fundraising team with gift tracking, acknowledgement delivery, and other communication. Responsible for data management of direct mailings/merges/solicitations. Projects a positive and professional image of the University and the CAF within the public at CAF and athletic events. Other duties as assigned. Pay Range $43,000 - $50,000 Location Mount Pleasant, MI Weekly Work Schedule Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / weekends and evenings as needed Equal Opportunity Employer CMU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and institution. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex-based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight. #J-18808-Ljbffr