Advancement Assistant - Leadership Gifts

Amherst College
United States, Massachusetts, Amherst
6 East Drive (Show on map)
Nov 18, 2024
Advancement Assistant - Leadership Gifts Amherst Campus Part Time JR5601 Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff. Job Description: Amherst College invites applications for the Advancement Assistant - Leadership Gifts position. The Advancement Assistant - Leadership Gifts is a part-time, casual position with no benefits, starting at $21.78/hour - commensurate with experience. Given Amherst's distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community. Reporting to the Senior Major Gift Officer, Director of Leadership Giving, the Advancement Assistant supports the work of Leadership and Major Gifts efforts. This role provides critical administrative support in service of Advancement's mission of engaging alumni and families, and securing fundraising support. The person in this role serves as a point of contact for internal and external constituencies, manages data entry projects and may help support events. This is a part-time, three-year term position. This position supports myriad goals and activities of the Major & Planned Giving team, which include but are not limited to: Developing and implementing strategies to increase leadership gifts from the College's highly diverse alumni, parents and friends, in support of the College's top priorities, including the Amherst Fund, Financial Aid and the Student Center & Dining Commons project Maintaining a portfolio of current and future prospects to build the leadership giving pipeline by engaging with those prospects and identifying opportunities to build community and connection to the College. Moving this portfolio through the process of qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship Undertaking special projects and collaborating with campus partners on an as needed basis to support timely fundraising efforts and initiatives The person in this role is expected to work as part of a collaborative and inclusive team including taking appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participating in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment. In addition, all advancement staff members are required to support and staff key events such as Reunion, Homecoming, Family Weekend, and Mead donor cultivation events. These events may require occasional evening and weekend hours. Summary of Responsibilities: LEADERSHIP GIVING SUPPORT Work closely with the Director of Leadership Gifts to support the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors and prospects Track and document giving activity, including visit reports, meeting and event briefings, gift proposals and acknowledgments Provide administrative support for the Leadership Gifts team, including entering contacts, scheduling appointments/meetings, processing expenses, maintaining file systems, shipping packages and donor gifts, maintaining donor lists Proactively update prospect information or confirm information via online research and use of data search tools Prepare meeting materials, including itineraries, agendas, minutes, and donor correspondence Assists with travel and event calendars and helps coordinate and plan on- and off-campus events. Tasks may include event logistics, generating guest lists, creating and distributing invitations and tracking RSVPs Manage data projects including but not limited to LinkedIn searches, maintaining accurate contact information based on mail returns, constituent feedback, and alumni directory updates Engage internal and external constituents via phone, email, and in person and assess/undertake appropriate next steps. This may also include some reception duties/coverage Creates an inclusive and inviting environment for a diverse set of colleagues and visitors Qualifications: Required High School Diploma or equivalent 1-3 years related experience Equivalent combination of education/experience in lieu of minimum education and related experience Sensitivity to issues of confidentiality Attention to detail Strong organizational, time management, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills Ability to take initiative, work independently and collaboratively Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and ability to learn new software Commitment to or experience working with diverse communities Preferred Associate's Degree 3-5 years of office experience working in a higher education setting with a diverse group Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth and development, continued learning, and career advancement. Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub icon from their Workday home screen) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To apply, visit https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Amherst_Jobs/job/Amherst-Campus/Advancement-Assistant---Leadership-Gifts_JR5601 jeid-fd31827adf56284e8359bba594d627de