The Position:Director, Leadership Gifts (Hybrid Remote)
Job Summary:The Director, Leadership Gifts will advance the mission of the College by significantly increasing the level of personal involvement and financial commitment of alumni,parents and friends.
Schedule & Benefits: This is a full-time, year-round position with remote work available up to four days per week. Muhlenberg offers a highly competitive benefits package, including but not limited to, generous holidays (including 3 days off for Thanksgiving and an extended winter break between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day), 22 days of vacation per year, sick leave, paid parental leave, tuition programs at the undergraduate and graduate level, medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending plans, short-and long-term disability, life insurance, and retirement. Waiting periods may apply for some plans.
The College & Surrounding Area: Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg College is a private, residential liberal arts college offering baccalaureate and graduate programs. At Muhlenberg, we are committed to a campus community that ensures students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel welcome, respected, valued and included. Muhlenberg College is dedicated to shaping creative, compassionate, collaborative leaders through rigorous academic programs in the arts, humanities, business, natural sciences and social sciences; pre-professional programs in law, health and theology; and progressive workforce-focused post-baccalaureate certificates and master's degrees. A diverse city of 125,000 located in Pennsylvania's scenic Lehigh Valley, Allentown is the third-largest city in the state and is located just 60 miles north of Philadelphia and 90 miles west of New York City. The region, also comprising neighboring Bethlehem, Easton and more, is home to a vibrant arts scene, extensive parks and recreational opportunities, and a rich blend of diverse cuisine. Check out Allentown and Life in the Lehigh Valley | Muhlenberg College to learn more.
Duties & Responsibilities: - Manage the fundraising cultivation process for 125 qualified leadership gift prospects.
- Develop and maintain a travel schedule to visit a minimum of 120 qualified prospects in assigned geographic areas annually.
- Create an annual work plan that defines individual relationships to be cultivated, solicited and closed, and dollars to be raised.
- Successfully solicit and close five- and six-figure gifts, in line with the College's fundraising priorities.
- Raise current use dollars in support of the annual operation of the College.
- Meet annually assigned fundraising goals.
- Utilize relationships with senior academic and administrative leaders, trustees and other volunteers to develop new relationships with prospective donors and close gifts.
- Create strong ties to the academic and administrative departments of the College, gain an in-depth understanding of their programs, and align the interests of prospects with the most relevant institutional areas and priorities.
- Invest in continually learning about the College in order to have broad, up-to-date knowledge of College operations.
- Serve as a liaison between Advancement and assigned academic departments or administrative offices.
- Attend in-person campus College functions, as needed, including but not limited to, Alumni/Reunion Weekend, Commencement Weekend, and retreats.
- Collaborate with the Alumni Affairs team in successfully staging dinners, programs and events to foster stronger engagement with Muhlenberg.
- Work collaboratively with members of Advancement to develop and support special fundraising projects as opportunities arise.
- Identify potential College volunteers for committees and boards.
- May perform other duties as assigned in pursuit of the mission of the College.
While no one person may possess all the qualifications listed below, the ideal candidate will have many of the following professional experiences and characteristics:
Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree required. Advanced degree preferable.
- Minimum five years of frontline fundraising experience, preferably in higher education.
- Ability to powerfully articulate the role and importance of a small, private, residential, liberal arts education and the value and unique characteristics of Muhlenberg.
- Excellent written, communication and relationship building skills.
- Flexibility and ability to thrive while managing numerous projects simultaneously.
- A commitment to Muhlenberg's efforts to promote a diverse campus community that prioritizes inclusive excellence.
- Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed goals and work well as a part of a team.
- Proven self-starter, able to take appropriate initiative to ensure success. Experience in strategically leveraging volunteers and academic and administrative staff in cultivating and soliciting donors.
- Successful completion of background checks, including but not limited to education, credit, criminal background, and driving.
To apply, upload your complete application package as a single PDF document. A complete application package includes: 1) cover letter; 2) resume; 3) separate diversity statement summarizing professional experiences and capacities that prepare you to contribute to our diversity, equity, and inclusion goals;
and 4) names/contact information for three professional references. Application review will continue until the position is filled. To initiate your application, use the APPLY button.An equal opportunity employer, Muhlenberg College is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty and staff from racial and ethnic groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in higher education. Please visit our Diversity & Inclusion page for additional information about Muhlenberg's commitment to supporting a diverse and inclusive community.Legal NoticeMuhlenberg College Annual Crime Reporting- As provided by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998, prospective employees of Muhlenberg College are entitled to request and receive a copy of the College Annual Security Report (ASR). The ASR can be accessed at . This report includes crime statistics on certain reportable crimes, as well as Muhlenberg College Safety Policies. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus safety and police, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault and other matters. Anyone wishing a paper copy of the ASR may contact the Campus Safety Office at 484-###-####.