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Job Summary
The Assistant Director of Stewardship and Engagement Events supports the Director in overseeing the logistics and execution of stewardship and engagement initiatives at Endicott College.
This position is central to planning and coordinating events, tracking donor engagement, managing acknowledgment processes, and ensuring consistent recognition of donor contributions and benefits. Through effective event management and stewardship practices, the Assistant Director fosters strong relationships with donors.
Key Outcomes
50% of Time: Event Logistics and Coordination
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Plan and manage logistics for key advancement events, including individual cultivation dinners, campaign and fundraising events, the annual Endicott Societies Dinner, Grateful Gull Day, and other significant initiatives, ensuring smooth execution and high donor engagement.
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Lead logistical planning for Endicott’s Giving Day, Homecoming & Reunion Weekend, Concours d’Elegance, and other significant events to ensure successful outcomes.
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Maintain accurate records of event responses, attendance, and volunteer contributions in the College’s database to facilitate reporting and future planning.
30% of Time: Acknowledgment and Recognition Management
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Ensure consistent and impactful recognition of Endicott’s donor societies.
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Draft and manage customized acknowledgment letters, cards, and other communications, ensuring timely and personalized responses based on donor preferences and gift designations.
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Collaborate with the Director to develop and implement recognition strategies that effectively celebrate donor contributions.
15% of Time: Reporting and Tracking
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Assist in developing impact and endowed fund reports, ensuring all donor engagement activities are accurately recorded and reported.
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Create and maintain a stewardship reporting system to track donor engagement metrics providing insights for enhancing future initiatives.
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Regularly compile reports on event outcomes and donor engagement activities for review by the Director and other stakeholders.
5% of Time: Team Collaboration and Support
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Work closely with the Director, individual gift officers, and campus partners to align stewardship efforts with the College's initiatives.
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Participate in team meetings to provide updates on event planning and donor engagement activities, ensuring effective communication across departments.
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Other duties as assigned, to support the overall mission of the Advancement Office and the college.
Core Competencies
Reliability
able to get the job done, available and engaged with the job and the Endicott community
Organization
organizes time and resources well so that work is done efficiently and on time
Communication Skills
has clear, effective and efficient ways of communicating, both orally and in writing
Adaptability
shows a willingness to adopt new ideas and to do things differently
Follow Through
takes ownership of projects and sees them through fruition
Customer Service
the employee anticipates the needs and responds to queries in a timely, competent, and approachable manner
Initiative/Personal Leadership
identifies opportunities for improvement and actively contributes to solutions
Team Player
shows a willingness to collaborate and share information, knowledge and experience with team members
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
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Bachelor's degree
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Minimum of 3 years of experience in stewardship, donor relations, or event management, preferably in higher education.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, database and project management software, and CRM systems.
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Excellent verbal and strong written communication skills, including comfort with public speaking.
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Strong attention to detail and ability to quickly understand and retain project and donor information.
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Must handle sensitive material confidentially.
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Strong skills in proofreading and editing skills, critical thinking, and commitment follow-through.
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Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet to shifting priorities.
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Ability to establish and maintain strong, long-term relationships.
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Willingness and ability to travel for donor meetings and events.
Ability to work evenings and weekends throughout the year.
Effective Date of Current Version: November 2024
What We Do
Founded in 1939, Endicott College is located in Beverly, Massachusetts on 235 acres of oceanfront property. The College offers doctorate, master’s and bachelor degree programs in the professional and liberal arts. Students have come to embrace Endicott’s commitment to experiential learning, which combines theory with hands-on, career-related experience. Today, more than 2,900 traditional undergraduate students pursue degrees on the Beverly campus, and 1,200 students enroll in doctoral, graduate, and accelerated undergraduate in online, hybrid and in-person programs at Endicott College
