**9550BR** **Position Title:** Assistant Director, Donor Relations and Stewardship **Organization:** Alumni and Constituent Engagement **Job Responsibilities:** + Creates, implements, oversees, and evaluates comprehensive stewardship and donor relations programs that creatively and strategically engages prospects and donors. Programs include but are not limited to: donor recognition and giving society membership; donor marketing and communication; donor retention initiatives; the donor gift catalog; and other donor-centric activities and initiatives as defined by the University Advancement leadership team. + Develops and manages a variety of donor and stewardship communications. + Develops and executes communications and educational programming for divisional staff and campus partners that emphasize the importance of donor-centered principles in a complex university environment. Promotes an institution-wide culture of donor stewardship. + Manages and creates compelling and original content for donor-centric marketing and communications including the quarterly Gifts in Action e-newsletter to donors, milestones recognition mailings, student scholarship profiles, stories on impact of giving on students among various other planned and ad hoc collateral and/or communications requests. + Manages creation and production of printed and digital stewardship materials such as individual donor impact reports and targeted email stewardship communications that align with the university’s messaging and branding strategies. + Work collaboratively with internal and external campus partners to evaluate new and existing spaces for appropriate gift level; plan and execute physical recognition signage for donor-funded capital projects; develop and execute stewardship for capital project donors including anniversary communications, impact reporting, and site visit opportunities, as well as milestone events such as ground-breaking ceremonies and dedications. + Serve as project lead for donor-related initiatives including providing input on policies and guidelines; implementing and documenting processes; leading cross-departmental teams; analyzing data and developing internal and external reporting standards. + Responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of data for all donors as it relates to determining giving society eligibility; managing the acknowledgment process and the donor communication protocols and preferences. + Perform ongoing program evaluation to continuously identify innovative and efficient stewardship programs that take advantage of technology; work flow efficiencies; and other best practices. Engages Advancement Services and other operational units as needed. + Maintain business acumen associated with fundraising principles; IRS guidelines; current use, endowed and restricted fund management and other industry guidelines. + Other duties as assigned **FLSA Category:** Exempt **Requisition Number:** 9550BR **College/Division:** University Advancement **Required Application Documents:** Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of References **Employment Category:** Fulltime **Additional Details:** In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. **Required Minimum Education Level:** Bachelors or Equivalent Experience **How To Apply:** In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff . Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number. **Wage Band (https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/staff-wage-grade-bands) :** 117A **Required Qualifications:** + Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience + 1-3 years of work experience in constituent relationship, development or volunteer management experience, preferably in higher education. + 3-5 years of student or volunteer experience in community/constituent outreach and engagement. Skills: + Intermediate to advanced level in Microsoft Office with technical aptitude to learn role-specific software + Strong project management skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines and priorities + Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision + Excellent written and oral communications skills + Relationship builder **Department/College Description:** At Rochester Institute of Technology, our mission is to shape the future and improve the world through creativity and innovation. As an engaged, intellectually curious, diverse and socially conscious community, we leverage the power of technology, the arts, and design for the greater good. In the Division of University Advancement at RIT, we are dedicated to advancing this mission by fostering deep and meaningful connections with alumni, parents, friends, and organizations with the goal of increasing the resources available to the university through greater volunteer engagement and increased philanthropic support. As Advancement professionals, we seek support from a variety of investors to ensure a life-transforming RIT education is accessible to the talented students who seek to join us. RIT’s Division of University Advancement (UADV) is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We believe the power of diversity enriches all of us by exposing us to a range of ways to understand and engage with each other, our constituents and our broader communities. We are dedicated to developing and implementing best practices to promote even greater diversity through our employee retention and hiring, accessibility, marketing materials, constituent engagement and in pursuit of our philanthropic goals. **What do we believe at RIT?:** Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. We are dedicated to building a diverse community, one where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring. As a member of the RIT community, you'll receive a comprehensive employee benefits package (https://www.rit.edu/humanresources/benefits) that offers multiple options and access to additional employment advantages. You can tailor your benefit elections to meet your needs (affordable medical/dental/vision benefits; paid vacation/sick time/retirement saving plan with exceptional employer match; and tuition assistance for you and your family, to name a few). **Work Location:** Hybrid — Remote/On-campus **Job Summary:** The Assistant Director of Donor Relations and Stewardship is primarily responsible for managing donor engagement, stewardship initiatives and recognition for all levels of the university’s donors. The Assistant Director works closely with the development and alumni relations directors, university partners, and college faculty and staff to develop recognition and engagement plans that foster and sustain long-term meaningful relations between RIT and its donors. The Assistant Director routinely responds to donor inquiries to maintain high standards for donor experiences and satisfaction. These programs will acknowledge, recognize and communicate the impact made by donors. **Hourly/Salary Minimum:** 41600 **Hourly/Salary Maximum:** 69700