MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor's degree required.
Experience: Three years in development or equivalent experience; thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of broad-based annual fundraising programs strongly preferred. Experience in direct mail and e-mail solicitation production highly preferred. Computer Skills: Strong Excel skills including formulas, pivot tables, and vlookups are required; familiarity with Raiser’s Edge and NetCommunity preferred PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Detail oriented, highly motivated, and demonstrate an ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously. Able to manage multiple and changing priorities. Demonstrated ability to work proactively, with excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Conversant in relevant and contemporary technologies and how they can be used in support of communicating and marketing direct mail and electronic solicitation programs, including increasing participation, and measuring and managing results.
- Superior communication skills with the ability to connect to a variety of audiences; clarity, crispness, and persuasiveness in written and oral communications. Proven ability to draft effective direct mail and e-mail solicitations in a higher education environment and to guide a successful broad-based messaging platform including a mix of print, electronic, and social media in support of an annual fund program.
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends.
- Experience in personally soliciting gifts.
- Demonstrated ability to work successfully and effectively with a wide range of constituents and to manage complex relationships; proven collaboration and teamwork skills.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to work, at an advanced level, with desktop applications, databases, desktop publishing applications, reporting applications, networked information systems, and the Internet. Knowledge of data management practices and techniques including data-based computerized information systems, data modeling, and models of analysis that lead to effective decision making on behalf of the program. Strong Excel skills including formulas, pivot tables, and vlookups are required; familiarity with Raiser’s Edge and NetCommunity preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of diversity and inclusion best practices.
TYPICAL WORK SCHEDULE: Business hours are Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. typical work schedule is flexible once a pattern of performance is established. COMPETENCIES STATEMENT (UNIVERSITY, DEPARTMENT, AND/OR JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES NEEDED FOR SUCCESS) - Applicants should have a thorough understanding of Willamette and of the value of a private liberal arts education.
- Strong leadership skills, an ability to communicate effectively with students, the ability to adapt style to mentor and lead staff with varying levels of work experience, experience providing regular and constructive feedback. Demonstrated history of being approachable, available, and open, and the ability to recognize and bring out the best in others.
- All University positions require that candidates submit to a criminal conviction record check prior to hire. Conviction does not automatically preclude candidates from being hired. Nature of conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the position.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS: Typical work is performed indoors in a normal work environment. Willamette University’s Office of Advancement is composed of three units: Development, University Relations and Advancement Strategy & Operations. We strive to maintain a highly collaborative, upbeat and friendly environment while working diligently on achieving our goals. Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. |
