Director, Annual Giving Campaigns & Initiatives | University of Notre Dame - Military Veterans

Director of Strategic Campaigns & Initiatives University of Notre Dame The University of Notre Dame ( ND.jobs ) is accepting applications for a Director of Strategic Campaigns & Initiatives . Applications will be accepted until 02/02/2025. The Director of Strategic Campaigns & Initiatives leads a team in designing, planning, and executing Notre Dame's campaigns and initiatives to maximize donor count and unrestricted revenue from alumni, parents, and friends. Through a variety of large-scale campaigns, program oversight, and outreach to targeted audiences, the Director is responsible for initiatives that result in $15M+ annually for the university. Additionally, the team owns and reports on the department's goal of 127,000 donors annually. In this role, you will join a gritty, fun, and collaborative team who embrace thinking differently. You will fight every day to advance the mission of Notre Dame through raising critical funds that empower Notre Dame students to be forces for good in the world. Responsibilities Include: Direct the hiring, training, and performance evaluation of a team of 4. Work with the Senior Director of Annual Giving and Annual Giving Leadership Team to establish strategies, action plans, and goals to achieve a 127,000 donor target and multiple unrestricted revenue objectives. Act as the lead executor of key fundraising campaigns including Notre Dame Day and Calendar Year-End. This includes creating briefs, making decisions on audiences and segmentation, pulling data, writing, editing, reviewing creative work, and other campaign-related tasks. Act as a player/coach for campaigns that fall within the scope of the Strategic Campaigns & Initiatives team across multiple channels such as direct mail, text, social, and email. Collaborate with campus partners on initiatives that drive giving, including overseeing various crowdfunding campaigns for campus groups. Guide the team in developing segmentation and storytelling strategies to engage audiences and deepen their connection with Notre Dame. Plan and oversee special events to maximize donor giving and engagement. Manage a $800k campaign and program budget, working with external vendors and contractors. Active participation in donor engagement and solicitation events directly interacting with donors and prospective donors. Events to include, but not limited to: Alumni Association activities, Football Weekends for Giving Societies, ND Listens key events, Young Alumni & Student Philanthropy activities, Friday Night Bash, etc. The Director will, at times, serve as the key leadership representative from Development or Annual Giving in particular at these types of events. Competencies Coaching and Developing - Identify the developmental needs of others and coach, mentor, and help them to improve their knowledge or skills. Give feedback in a clear, compassionate, and effective manner. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work - Develop specific goals and plans to achieve high levels of excellence for oneself and others. Delegate appropriately. Making Decisions and Solving Problems - Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems. Communication and Relationship Building - Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others. This may require skills in negotiation and conflict resolution. Communicate well with others, especially when changes arise. Ask good questions and listen intently to understand various perspectives. Thinking Creatively - Develop, design, and create new ideas, relationships, applications, systems, or products, including influencing branding and messaging. As you work to directly support the mission of Notre Dame, we are working to support you. To learn more about working at the University of Notre Dame, from our inclusive environment , professional growth opportunities, and outstanding benefits programs (including our amazing 403B , educational benefits , and health programs ), visit our HR Homepage to learn more. #LI-SE1 Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree (4 years) in marketing, communications, business, or another related field A commitment to Catholic education and the mission and values of the University of Notre Dame Attract, hire, and retain top talent Ability to execute tasks swiftly without compromising quality Strong multitasking capabilities and a high level of productivity in dynamic settings Lead others well, holding high expectations for the team while approaching conversations with active listening, critical thinking, and service orientation Excellent spoken and written communication skills, with an emphasis on the ability to proofread and edit Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills. Ability to collaborate, influence, and command the respect and confidence of colleagues. Understand the implications of new, and sometimes vague, information to make decisions Execute mass solicitation and engagement campaigns independently Provide strategic direction for marketing and communications strategies Experience and success in achieving ambitious stated goals and metrics Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience leading a team ABOUT NOTRE DAME: The University of Notre Dame, founded in 1842 by Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C., of the Congregation of Holy Cross, is an independent, national Catholic university located in Notre Dame, Ind. For the fifth consecutive year, the University of Notre Dame has received Honor Roll distinctions as one of the top 10 higher education workplaces in the country in the Chronicle of Higher Education's annual 'Great Colleges to Work For' survey...and we are proud of it! This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597. Equal Opportunity Employment Statement The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). APPLICATION PROCESS: Please apply online at http://ND.jobs to Job # S251716 . For additional information about working at the University of Notre Dame and various benefits available to employees, please visit http://hr.nd.edu/why-nd . The University of Notre Dame supports the needs of dual career couples and has a Dual Career Assistance Program in place to assist relocating spouses and significant others with their job search. Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-eb27576d1604ef438ce349152dca2b45