Donor Growth Strategist

EXPIRED

Job Description

The Donor Growth Strategist provides assistance in spearheading the Hokie Club’s member acquisition, growth, and retention strategies across all online and offline fundraising channels. They will assist in and help manage all aspects of the Annual Fund life-cycle. They will be responsible for scaling our donor base efficiently, building a pipeline of prospects, and managing return on investment through a variety of key projects. This position will report to the Assistant Director of Athletics Annual Giving (Director of Fundraising Strategy) while collaborating with Hokie Club and advancement team members. The ideal candidate is a results-oriented problem solver, and can effectively leverage internal resources while also cross-collaborating with all areas of the university.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications or a related field OR Bachelor’s degree with extensive experience

Job Description

The Donor Growth Strategist provides assistance in spearheading the Hokie Club’s member acquisition, growth, and retention strategies across all online and offline fundraising channels. They will assist in and help manage all aspects of the Annual Fund life-cycle. They will be responsible for scaling our donor base efficiently, building a pipeline of prospects, and managing return on investment through a variety of key projects. This position will report to the Assistant Director of Athletics Annual Giving (Director of Fundraising Strategy) while collaborating with Hokie Club and advancement team members. The ideal candidate is a results-oriented problem solver, and can effectively leverage internal resources while also cross-collaborating with all areas of the university.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications or a related field OR Bachelor’s degree with extensive experience

Dedicated experience in a fundraising, sales, and/or marketing role.

Experience collaborating with other business verticals, while also being able to work independently to meet goals.

Demonstrated initiative/self-motivation.

Ability to quickly and easily adapt to changing organizational needs.

Ability to learn on the fly and willing to self-educate when learning new skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Willing to challenge the status quo while balancing traditional practices.

Demonstrated ability to develop year-round campaigns from start to finish in an organized and calculated manner.

Knowledge of using and/or optimizing the use of technology platforms (social channels, SalesForce, email, etc.) for marketing, communications, data reporting, and analysis.

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

Commensurate with experience

Review Date

7/17/24

Additional Information

Safe Driving Record
Unable to Sponsor Work Visas
Ability to work nights and weekends, and participation in college or university programs when possible.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

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