Director of Annual Giving

SALARY RANGE 80000 90000 Annually JOB SUMMARY Under the leadership of the Director of Development the Director of Annual Giving will implement and manage a strategic plan for Mid Pacifics annual giving and parent relations programs This role generates private support for Mid Pacific through both traditional and more modern approaches using AI In collaboration with the Director of Development the Director will create and manage a robust Mid Pacific Fund evaluating programming to increase gift levels upgrading donors and executing comprehensive annual giving solicitations for both the Mid Pacific Fund and restricted annual gifts The Director will lead Mid Pacifics annual giving activities and programs to ensure that data driven cultivation solicitation and stewardship strategies are implemented to meet fundraising goals Additionally the Director will design and execute a strategic plan for the long term development of Mid Pacifics donor relations with parents alumni grandparents and other constituencies This includes close collaboration with the Director of Development Vice President of Institutional Advancement Director of Alumni Engagement and members of Na Ohana Pueo NOP ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following Other duties may be assigned Annual Fund Responsibilities Percent of Time 75 The Directors primary responsibility is the strategic execution and management of a comprehensive annual giving program and will Develop a coordinated matrix of traditional and innovative communication and solicitation strategies involving email social media direct mail phone text and volunteer engagement all focused on shaping a tradition of sustainable annual supportIn conjunction with the VPIA provide strategic direction and recommendations for long rangeshort range fundraising and planning specifically in the context of growing the annual giving program while supporting the greater development and campaign goals of MPI Institutional Advancement Be responsible for ensuring that MPI is a leader among peers on Oahu as measured externally in terms of total dollars alumni percentage participation consistency of giving and average gift size and internally in terms of clean data ease of access to date and timely annual fund donor stewardship Plan execute and evaluate the schools annual giving activities and programs to ensure appropriate cultivation solicitation and stewardship strategies are implemented and that fundraising goals are met Collaborate with various constituencies parents alumni grandparents community friends and others to establish constituency based annual fund goals and objectives and new programs based upon their own assessment of needs Assist units on campus to develop long term and comprehensive annual giving programs that include the following constituents students parents community friends and alumni to promote the importance of annual giving Formulate goals for annual giving programs with as it relates to the reunion and senior class gift programs 10 10 telephone outreach social media texting email and e giving campaigns; including designated ask campaign detailed planning Goals to include pledges multi year pledges cash received number of donors contact rates pledge percentage renewing donors giving level upgrades and average gift Work collaboratively with technical and Information Technology staff to develop and implement plans to integrate new technology eg electronic data transfer etc into processing functions Work collaboratively with the Director of Alumni Relations Donor Relations Specialist Director of Communications and other MPI staff and faculty to help facilitate a culture of philanthropy and integrated communications across the MPI campus Represent MPI at meetings and conferences with colleagues from other independent schools and for the collection and exchange of ideas and information where appropriateIn collaboration with VPIA develop and provide strategic planning proposals for Annual Giving programs and performance reports to Deans Directors and Program Managers throughout campus Design manage and conduct training programs and workshops for internal and campus personnel providing instruction in annual giving programs and procedures The Director will work in partnership with Advancement staff to explore new ways to engage volunteers and outreach opportunities Maintain effective working relationships with other departments in and outside MPI Institutional AdvancementAnnual Leadership Giving Portfolio 25 The Director is also responsible for developing lasting relationships with parents grandparents and families that strengthen Mid Pacific Institutes ties with Leadership Gifts within Annual Giving The Director will work with the Director of Development Sr Gift Officers and Advancement Services to build a small 20 30 portfolio of Annual Leadership prospects to increase giving and qualify for Major Gifts The Director will manage the budget including program development secure resources from key stakeholders and nurture event sponsors in a strategic manner As a member of the Office of Institutional Advancement the Director will also be asked to manage special projects as needed and assigned This position reports to the Director of DevelopmentRegular and predictable attendance at work is essential SCHOOL SAFETY Participate in the development of a safe and healthy workplaceComply with the instructions given for their own safety and health and that of others in adhering to safe work proceduresTake reasonable care to ensure their own safety and health and that of othersReport any injury hazard or illness immediately to their Supervisor and Human ResourcesNot place others at risk by any act or omission not willfully or recklessly interfere with safety equipmentAct as a role model by demonstrating safe work behaviorsIdentify assess if necessary and control hazards within the area of responsibilityEnsure that equipmentsupplies are properly maintainedMaintain relevant knowledge of safety lawsMandatory reporting of sexual abuse to law enforcement or child protective services and Human Resources Sexual abuse includes child molestation any actual or alleged illegal or otherwise wrongful sexual conduct with a minor and serial sexual misconduct any actual or alleged illegal or otherwise wrongful sexual conduct with more than one victim; and committed by or alleged to have been committed by any perpetrator who is not a student of an included entityPROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES Demonstrating Professional Body of Knowledge A professional demonstrates an understanding of practice area knowledge and appreciates learning more about this practice area and beyondProfessional as a Learner A professional engages in career long professional learning and ongoing critical reflection to identify opportunities for improving leadership mentoring and collaboration The inherent nature of a professional staff member is a keen lifelong passion for learning and a deep curiosity and wonder about people events and placesFostering Effective Relationships A professional builds positive working relationships with colleagues other departments and the communityEstablishing an Inclusive Environment A professional creates a safe caring environment that is inclusive of and engaging for othersProfessional as a Leader A professional seeks leadership opportunitiesQUALIFICATIONS andor EXPERIENCE Bachelors degree from an accredited university or collegeA minimum of three years of progressively responsible development experience in not for profit or private sector fundraising including a strong documented record of gift solicitation in annual giftsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsOutstanding organizational skills with strong attention to detailAbility to synthesize data to communicate project results to donorsTeam player with the ability to gain trust and confidence with colleagues and constituents from diverse cultural backgroundsSelf directed motivated and able to work in a fast paced environment while producing high quality work in a timely mannerStrong knowledge of Google Drive Raisers Edge and experience with prospect research toolsProven management and organizational abilities to plan and independently execute projectstasks within specific deadlines and while exercising good judgment successfully assess balance and prioritize numerous competing concernsDemonstrated substantial experience in successfully coordinating and overseeing large scale campus wide eventsExperience leading and motivating campus partners outside of the organization to create successful partnerships programs and initiativesExcellent interpersonal and oral communication skills including proven effectiveness in speaking on a one on one basis and making oral presentations before groupsAbility to represent the Office of Institutional Advancement to senior leaders of Mid Pacific prospective students their parents and the communityKnowledge of national trends current issues including health and wellness and best practices in higher education especially those involving parentsExperience working with diverse students families and communitiesFamiliar with advancement principles and supportive of strengthening philanthropy among parentsWORK SCHEDULE This is a full time on site 12 month position that includes responsibilities during the summer and scheduled school breaks This position requires 40 hour workweeks However these hours may vary depending on departmental needs deadlines or school events Flexibility to work outside of regular business hours is required PHYSICAL DEMANDS Our campus consists of multiple buildings on 44 hilly acres that requires frequent walking including uphill and stairs The individual is required to talk and hear often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to handle or feel and to manipulate keys on a keyboard The employee is occasionally required to stand walk reach with arms and hands climb or balance and to stoop kneel crouch or crawl Vision abilities required include close vision MENTAL DEMANDS On a daily basis employee must frequently problem solve make decisions supervise interpret data organize write plan and clearly communicate EQUIPMENT USE Telephone and Copier occasionally Computer frequently WORKING CONDITIONS Indoor frequently Outdoor occasionally Loud Noise occasionally Cold Temperatures occasionally Hot Temperatures occasionally WORK ENVIRONMENT Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT Mid Pacific Institute provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status marital status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training