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Annual Giving & Laurentian Engagement
Assistant Director of Annual Giving - Reunion Giving

Reporting to the Director of Annual Giving, the Assistant Director will be responsible for coordinating the reunion fundraising component of the St. Lawrence Fund.  This includes the identification, recruitment, and management of reunion fundraising volunteer committees for thirteen honored classes (excluding the 25th and 50th reunions).  The Assistant Director also will work with members of the Annual Giving & Laurentian Engagement staff, University Advancement staff, and Reunion Volunteer Development Chairs to coordinate and make solicitations for leadership gifts within these milestone classes.  S/he also works closely with the Director of Annual Giving to develop cultivation plans and solicitation strategies for leadership and general annual fund prospects.   The Assistant Director travels to visit with 125 alumni prospects and volunteers each year.  Balancing travel needs and responsibilities with on-campus responsibilities is essential.

Skills and Qualifications: 

• An undergraduate degree is required.
• Two years’ experience in fundraising, sales or marketing preferred.  Comparable undergraduate experience in higher education with a focus on development, alumni relations, admissions or student life will be considered.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with donors with the highest degree of professionalism.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills.

To apply, send a letter of application, resume, and names of three professional references to Barbara Knauf, Director of Annual Giving, Office of Annual Giving & Laurentian Engagement, St. Lawrence University, 23 Romoda Drive, Canton, NY 13617, or email materials to bknauf@stlawu.edu.  Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Located in Canton, N.Y., St. Lawrence University is a coeducational, private, independent liberal arts institution of about 2,300 students. The educational opportunities at St. Lawrence inspire students and prepare them to be critical and creative thinkers, to find a compass for their lives and careers, and to pursue knowledge and understanding for the benefit of themselves, humanity and the planet. Through its focus on active engagement with ideas in and beyond the classroom, a St. Lawrence education leads students to make connections that transform lives and communities, from the local to the global.  For additional information about St. Lawrence, please visit SLU’s homepage at http://www.stlawu.edu. 

SLU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Posted: April 11, 2013

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