Corporate Giving Director identifies and assesses the causes and organizations that align with the company's values and goals and implements strategic plans to support them. Establishes and maintains relationships with nonprofit organizations and community leaders to ensure effective collaboration and support of giving initiatives. Being a Corporate Giving Director manages the budget for charitable giving, evaluates grant proposals, and monitors the impact of the company's charitable contributions. Develops employee volunteer programs to engage employees, offer participation to wider audience, and raise awareness about the organization's charitable initiatives. Additionally, Corporate Giving Director maintains current knowledge of best practices in corporate giving and philanthropy. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Corporate Giving Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Corporate Giving Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Position: Director of Annual Giving
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Vice President for Advancement, this employee will steward and grow a portfolio of
mid-level donors, maintaining contact primarily by phone, email, video calls, and in-person meetings
when advisable. This person will lead the implementation for the college’s annual fund. This employee will represent Montreat College in a manner that encourages donors to support Christian higher
education.
Responsibilities:
1. Manage a portfolio of 200-250 annual giving level ($250 to $10,000 per year) donors through
the moves management process, maintaining contact primarily by phone, email, video calls, and
in-person meetings when advisable. Maintain approximately quarterly touchpoints.
2. Create a pipeline of annual giving donors, moving donors into major gifts and planned gifts.
3. Lead special giving initiatives, such as Giving Tuesday and stewardship projects.
4. Oversee the writing and implementation of appeal letters.
5. Manage the President’s Circle, a Montreat College giving society for donors who give $1,000 or
more annually. Responsible for developing strategies to encourage donors to give at higher
levels.
6. Write giving proposals to foundations, churches, and corporations.
7. Other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:
A qualified candidate Must support and affirm the College’s faith statement and Community Life Covenant.
Qualifications Include:
1. Ability to network and grow relationships, leading to philanthropic support.
2. Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to function well as a
member of a team.
3. Ability to work with and manage data, including manipulating and analyzing data to inform
fundraising strategies.
4. Demonstrates organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
5. Strong customer service skills.
6. Ability to learn and utilize Advancement software, including Raiser’s Edge.
7. Demonstrates taking initiative.
8. Excellent command of English as a spoken and written language, including spelling, grammar,
and proofreading skills.
9. Demonstrates project management and problem-solving skills with ability to manage multiple
priorities and gain cooperation of others.
10. Ability to perform tasks while being frequently interrupted.
11. Strong understanding of confidentiality and the ability to handle sensitive materials and
conversations.
Education / Experience: Bachelor’s degree required. 3 years relevant experience preferred.
Reports to: Vice President for Advancement
Application Requirements:
Please submit a cover letter and resume.
About Montreat College:
Montreat College is a Christian liberal arts college accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to offer masters, bachelors, and associates degrees. The
main campus is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains fifteen miles east of Asheville, North Carolina, a
region recognized as one of the most attractive living environments in the United States. Satellite
campuses in Asheville, Charlotte, and other sites supplement the main campus. The College is
committed to Christ centered teaching and learning, and is a member of the Council for Christian
Colleges & Universities.
Clear All
0 Corporate Giving Director jobs found in Asheville, NC area