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Amherst College invites applications for an Associate Director of Donor Relations. Reporting to the Director of Donor Relations, this position is primarily responsible for overseeing the Founders Society, the donor recognition society for the college's $1 million+ donors, and for developing programs to better engage its mid-level donors and prospects.





The specific duties will include working with the Director to implement stewardship plans for the college's top donors and developing reports on the use and impact of their contributions. The Donor Relations team is starting to develop more visually creative and compelling ways to recognize and honor donors and will look to the Associate Director to bring energy and new ideas to this effort.





The position requires close collaboration with the Leadership Giving and Annual Fund teams to develop and manage stewardship strategies for mid-level donors, determining better ways to recognize their contributions and to engage them more fully in Amherst. Mid-level donors are an increasingly important audience for the overall development team at the college. In addition to collaborating with Advancement colleagues, the Associate Director will need to work closely with key constituents across campus such as the Dean of Faculty's office, academic departments, the Treasurer's office and others for overall donor stewardship.





The Associate Director will develop and manage events, including the annual Founders Society dinner. The position is also responsible for organizing dedications and production of plaques related to donor recognition on campus. The Associate Director will also write reports, correspondence and strategic plans as part of the overall responsibilities of the position.





Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information (address, e-mail, and telephone numbers) of three professional references. A review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.





Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years experience in advancement, preferably in donor relations with an academic or comparable non-profit organization. Experience must also include program management responsibilities. Excellent written, communication and interpersonal skills required. Strong planning and organizational skills also required. This is a full-time position with occasional evening and weekend work required.





To apply online, please visit our web site at https://jobs.amherst.edu







Amherst College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, persons of color, and persons with disabilities to apply. The College is committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff.