Job Description
Job Description
Position Summary
The Assistant Director of Annual Giving plays a key role in supporting Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) Annual Giving. This position supports the Annual Fund, oversees the College's matching gift program, and contributes to data integrity and project management within Advancement. The Assistant Director reports to the Senior Director of Annual Giving and is a member of the Russell Sage College (RSC) Advancement team.
Primary Responsibilities
Annual Fund Marketing, Appeals & Campaign Execution
- Support the planning, development, and execution of all Annual Fund mailings, including direct mail solicitations, segmented appeals, stewardship postcards, and year-end campaigns.
- Assist in developing and deploying digital fundraising campaigns, including email solicitations, Giving Tuesday outreach and messaging, and multi-channel stewardship communications.
- Coordinate production timelines, proofing, printing, and mailing logistics with internal and external partners.
- Work closely with Advancement Resources to ensure donor segmentation, data pulls, and mailing lists are accurate and timely.
- Help develop appeal messaging, themes, and segmentation strategies to increase alumni participation.
- Monitor performance of appeals and campaigns and prepare summary reports to inform strategy and continuous improvement.
Matching Gift Program Management
- Increase employer matching gift participation by developing targeted marketing materials - print, email, web, and social media.
- Implement strategies, aligned with the Annual Fund marketing plan, to encourage alumni at matching-gift companies to maximize their giving.
The estimated salary is $62,353.20 per year for 40 hours per week for 52 weeks.
Expectations & Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required.
- 3-5 years of experience in Annual Fund operations, volunteer management, or related advancement work (higher education preferred).
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as necessary to support programs, events, and deadlines.
Work Arrangement
This position qualifies for a Flexible Work Arrangement as defined by the Russell Sage College Remote and Flexible Work Policy. Work may be performed partially on-site and partially through approved telework at an off-campus location. Remote hours must be approved by the supervisor.
Additional Information:
Russell Sage College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, sexual orientation, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, reproductive health decision making, criminal history, and any other legally protected characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In this regard, opportunities for advancement will be made available without bias. The College is also subject to state and federal laws, supports efforts to attract and retain fully qualified women and other minority group members for faculty and other positions. Russell Sage College will comply with the letter and intent of all State and Federal laws and applicable orders pursuant to Equal Employment Opportunity.
Russell Sage College embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential components of a rich intellectual and cultural environment in which all members are given the opportunity to reach their full potential as active participants in our local and global society. Russell Sage College is committed to developing policies and programs to create a campus that supports an optimal learning and working environment for all students, alumnae/i, faculty, administrators, and staff. Please take a look at more information about the diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at Russell Sage College.
- Applications accepted until position is filled.
- Reports to: Senior Director of Annual Giving
Application Instructions:
If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit the following documents by clicking Here and follow the steps.
- Resume
- Cover letter
- A list of three professional references (Name, phone number, email address etc.)
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