Annual Giving & Engagement Officer - Hofstra University

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About Hofstra	Hofstra University is a nationally ranked and recognized private university in Hempstead, N.Y. that is the only school to ever host three consecutive presidential debates (2008, 2012 and 2016). At Hofstra, students get the best of both worlds. Our campus is a leafy oasis just a quick train ride away from New York City and all its cultural, recreational and professional opportunities. We offer small classes and personal attention, with the resources, technology and facilities of a large university. Students can choose from more than 160 undergraduate program options and 165 graduate program options in the liberal arts and sciences, education, health professions and human services, the Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs, the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, the Maurice A. Deane School of Law, the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies, and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Hofstra University is a dynamic community of more than 11,000 students from around the world who are dedicated to civic engagement, academic excellence and becoming leaders in their communities and their careers. Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body. We especially encourage women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities to apply.
Description:	Reporting to the Director of Annual Giving and working in conjunction with the Director for Alumni Affairs, the Annual Giving and Engagement Officer will support the University’s Annual Giving and Alumni Affairs program. He/She will be responsible for leading the student phonathon program (Call with Pride), student philanthropy campaign (Senior Class gift), and assist with the young alumni program (GOLD), annual Honor Roll of Donors, and Day of Giving. In addition, this role will design monthly e-newsletters; coordinate social media efforts and contribute to the publication of the website. The Assistant Director is also expected to develop and manage a portfolio of prospects in order to meet personal fundraising goals. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Oversees the general operations of the entire phone program, including managing student callers, student supervisors, establishing calling schedules, and managing computer database files. • Interviews, hires, trains, and manages all student callers and supervisors. Ensures proper attendance and success of callers by monitoring caller stats, providing monthly evaluations to callers, coaching them towards improvement, and implementing an incentive plan to motivate callers. • Works with Development staff to maintain accurate and efficient pledge processes and the mailing of pledge reminders. • Actively measure ongoing phonathon results against departmental objectives, and implement strategies to improve overall efficiency and performance the program. • In conjunction with Alumni Affairs staff, assists in managing the Graduates of the Last Decade committee and program to engage young alumni in giving back to Hofstra. Provides support for additional alumni groups and committees as needed. • Manages student philanthropy campaigns and Senior Class Gift to educate students about the importance of giving back to Hofstra. Includes recruiting, managing and motivating student volunteers, developing marketing and solicitation materials. • Designs monthly e-newsletter. • Creates and publishes content on all social media platforms. • Maintains and updates donor records in database. • Manages Walk with Pride brick program. • In conjunction with other members of the Development staff, prepares the annual Honor Roll of Donors. • Attends events and meetings, as needed. • Generates funds from among an assigned prospect portfolio – visit and dollars raised are evaluated annually against a pre-set goal. • Prepares queries/reports and mail merges for pledge reminders, renewals, annual giving and membership solicitation and informational mailings. • Monitors all incoming gifts to assure proper routing, coding and processing of all donations. • Ensures response to information inquiries from annual mailings including planned giving, major gift opportunities and other special requests as needed in a timely basis. • Assists with other projects as needed.
Qualifications:	• Bachelor's degree required. • Minimum of 2-3 years experience in fundraising/development, non-profit management or other charitable giving programs. • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment. • Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills required. • Ability to work independently and in a team environment. • Proficiency in Windows environment including Microsoft Office Suite. • Ability to work evenings and weekends as required. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with Raiser’s Edge preferred. • Understanding of social media platforms. • Phonathon experience a plus. • Experience managing students or volunteers preferred.
Application Instructions:	For consideration, please send résumé, cover letter with salary requirements to: Hope Motreuil Director for Annual Giving hope.motreuil@hofstra.edu Hofstra University 101 Hofstra University Hempstead, New York 11549 Please indicate “Annual Giving and Engagement Officer” in the subject line.