Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

The following listing of essential job duties indicates the general nature and level of work required in this job. This is not designed to be a comprehensive listing of all the activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required in this job. Individuals assigned to this job may be asked to perform other duties as required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job.

Applicants may be asked to demonstrate any or all of the following duties:

1. Plans and coordinates donor, prospect, and alumni gatherings and all aspects of event logistics and details. (In-Person and Virtual) 
2. Implements, maintains, and analyzes prospective and current donors’ communications strategies for events and fundraising, i.e.: Blackbaud/Raiser’s Edge marketing mailing, Giving Tuesday, Facebook, 24-Hour Giving Challenge, employee giving campaign, alumni annual campaign. 
3. Develops and executes a comprehensive plan for engaging donors’ participation and cultivating philanthropy, soliciting new friends for SCF support and creating a prospect list.
4. Develops and implements social media campaigns for Foundation accounts in Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter) and LinkedIn.
5. Works collaboratively with SCF faculty and staff to develop and execute appropriate events to increase prospective donor engagement and giving. 
6. Create content for online giving opportunities such as peer-to-peer fundraising pages, text-to-donate functionality, and virtual event pages through Eventbrite, GiveSmart, Raiser’s Edge, WordPress, Elementor, and other appropriate platforms.
7. Collaborate with the Director of Advancement to develop a budget for each event, create and submit purchase orders to the Senior Finance Manager and maintain accurate and detailed records of all financial transactions for each event.
8. Collaborate with Advancement Team and outsourced vendors to develop an effective marketing plan to increase ticket sales and attendance at each event.
9. Assists Community Outreach Coordinator to recruit and train event committees and volunteers to support all events and activities as appropriate.
10. Works collaboratively with Accounting and Finance Manager on bid, selection, and hiring process, adhering to SCFF processes and  procedures, and manages and directs contractors and vendors before, during, and after events.
11. Delivers quality customer services to both internal and external constituents in a professional, helpful and courteous manner.
12. Ability to work early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends as required.
13. Reliable transportation required.
14. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Education/Experience: 

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university and two (2) years of direct interaction with the public or community or salesmanship is required. This position requires excellent written and verbal communication skills. Two years experience in events management and/or sales relations preferred.

Proven success at raising private funds or proven sales experience(s). 

Evidence of exceptional entrepreneurial, written and verbal communication, and organizational skills required. 

Previous experience in a college/university or not-for-profit setting is desirable.

• Supervisory Experience: 

One to two years of supervisory experience is preferred.

Apply today at: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/scf/jobs/4856123/advancement-associate-events-and-marketing

Salary Range $41,453.00-$65,495.00