Name of Organization: University of Rochester
Title of Position: George Eastman Circle Associate Director
Starting Date: 02/03/2025
Salary Range: $60,000 - $85,000 
Organization Website: www.rochester.edu

Description of Responsibilities: 
As a member of the Office of Annual Giving Programs, the Associate Director, George Eastman Circle (GEC) will work within a team environment toward the successful implementation of leadership annual giving at the University of Rochester. This position will report to the Executive Director and work across the diverse matrix of schools and units to raise current use funds for the University of Rochester. This position will require regular travel to assigned regions.

Through a minimum of 125 face-to-face personal visits per year, virtual visits, telephone conversations, and email correspondence; initiate and/or strengthen relationships George Eastman Circle prospects. Regular travel to assigned regions will be expected. Create strategies for and solicit donors capable of contributing gifts of$1,500 to $50,000, as well as soliciting lower dollar amount annual fund gifts raising more than $200,000 in annual fund commitments per fiscal year. Collaboratively establish donor strategies for key leadership annual giving prospects. Develop relationships with Advancement officers across schools and units (i.e. School of Arts & Sciences, Hajim School, Athletics, etc.) to steward George Eastman Circle members; collaborate with regional officers to coordinate solicitation and engagement strategies for key prospects. For assigned affinity groups and classes celebrating a Reunion each year or for special class program campaigns; assist with key fundraising goals and strategies to identify, prioritize, and solicit leadership giving prospects. Collaborate with Reunion and Class Programs, and Affinity teams as needed to ensure informative communications and a successful experience for prospect. Update funding product knowledge through regular meetings with school-based colleagues. Attend trainings on UR Advancement fundraising protocols and procedure. Honing of professional solicitation skills through conferences, training, and individual mentoring when possible. Other Duties as Assigned

Organization's Financial Sources:
Contributions
Foundation and Corporate Grants
Special Events
Government Grants 
Interest Income 
Earned Income (dues, tuition, etc.)

Benefits:
Professional membership dues in AFP paid by organization
Salary Increment Policy 
Performance Review Policy 
Vacation and Holiday Policy
Medical, Dental, Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement Plan

Education:
Bachelor’s degree

Experience/Personal Qualifications: 
5-7 years of relevant experience is required, or a combination of education and experience. Superb oral, written, and interpersonal skills required. Excellent time management and organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, working both independently and within a team. Strong relationship-building skills, able to interface with alumni, donors, volunteers, leading faculty, administrators and trustees. Ability to travel regularly and to work occasionally on weekends and evenings. Ability to work collegially within Advancement and across all Universityunits.Sound judgment and experience handling confidential information. Ability to effectively solicit and close gifts. Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Word & Excel and Internet research capabilities. Exceptional ability to think strategically and analytically. Strong initiative, creativity, and attention to detail. High energy level, sense of humor, enthusiasm, and flexibility are a must. The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University’s mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations.

Specific Requirements of Position:
Major Gift Solicitation

Special Requirements of Position: 
Travel

Position Reports to:
Marisa Wilson

Send Correspondence to:
Jordan Smith 
Talent Acquisition Specialist 
[email protected]

On-Line Application Link: https://rochester.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UR_Staff

Include with Correspondence:
Resume
References