Position Announcement: Director of Annual Giving – Cedar Crest College
Cedar Crest College is seeking a Director of Annual Giving. Reporting to VP Advancement, the successful candidate will cultivate, motivate and recognize giving through direct mail, online, phone, personal contact, and event attendance. The Director will be responsible for preparing and
revising the annual giving plan including strategies, reporting, timetable of gift solicitation. Will also lead efforts for donor recognition and gift acknowledgment.
Bachelor’s Degree and two to five years of progressively significant development/fundraising; excellent writing and speaking skills; a substantial record of successful collaboration with both sophisticated and inexperienced volunteers; demonstrated capacity to organize and manage programs; the ability to work independently and creatively in a collaborative, team oriented environment; strong organizational and motivational skills; familiarity with computer systems and the willingness to use those systems. Ability to work some extended nights and weekends.
Exceptional candidates will possess a strong belief in higher education and a personal dedication to women’s education.
Qualified candidates should submit their resume and letter of interest, with salary requirements to: Vice President, Institutional Advancement, Cedar Crest College, 100 College Drive, Allentown, PA 18104. or e-mail pazehner@cedarcrest.edu. Responses will be sent only to those under consideration. EOE.