Occidental College
Human Resources
1600 Campus Road
Los Angeles, CA 90041
Telephone: 323/259-2613

Questions:
hr@oxy.edu

JOB SUMMARY

Will provide support for the Director of Annual Giving, Associate Director of Annual Giving (Parents, Friends, and Special Interest) and Assistant Director of Annual Giving (Reunions, Tiger Club, and Faculty/Staff) in planning and executing Occidental College's fundraising solicitations with alumni, parents, employees, and friends of the College.  Recruits, trains, and directs student callers; Manages all aspects of the Telefund program including preparation of Telefund materials, nightly supervision of student employees, and daily tabulation of results.  Manages the Senior Class Gift Campaign including recruiting and training senior gift committee members and develops a strategy for committee to solicit all members of the senior class.  Recruits and supports Oxy GOLD Development committee.  Increases donors and supports Oxy GOLD Affiliate program.  Assists in writing, developing, and implementation of direct mail and alternative methods of solicitation (e-mail) and dynamic integration with Occidental's website.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides support for the Director of Annual Giving, Asst./Assoc. Director of Annual Giving (Parents, Friends, and Special Interest) and Asst./Assoc. Director of Annual Giving (Reunions, Tiger Club, and Faculty/Staff)

• Assists in planning and implementing Annual Giving fundraising program.  Responsible for participating in all aspects of Occidental College's fundraising program with alumni, parents, and senior class.

• Manages all aspects of the student TeleFund including: marketing the position on campus, conducting interviews, hiring and training a student staff of 50+ callers in the fall, 45+ callers in the spring, and 8-12 callers in the summer; manages (with the help of student managers) six to seven calling sessions per week (23-25 calling hours); keeps statistical data reporting of all calling activity; evaluates caller performance; based on segmented letters, produces calling scripts per donor group; evaluates efficacy of the calling program and makes appropriate adjustments when necessary; works with Director of Annual Giving on monthly basis to evaluate progress of the calling program; and establishes segmented and overall dollar and participation goals for the program with consultation of consultant and Director of Annual Giving.

• Manages the Senior Class Gift Campaign including recruiting and training committee members; develops a strategy for committee to solicit all members of the senior class through phone calls, e-mail, and face-to-face encounters; conducts meetings throughout the fall and spring semesters to manage volunteers and track progress; motivates seniors to achieve dollar and participation goals; and highlight the importance of the Senior Class Gift.

• Serves as the liaison to the Student Philanthropy Club.  This position oversees the management of a planning committee which organizes events, secures guest speakers, creates printed materials, coordinates with various departments on campus, and conducts post-event analysis.

• Assists in the development and implementation of alternative methods of solicitation (e-mail) and dynamic integration with Occidental's website.

• Recruits, trains, and supports alumni Class Agents for each GOLD class.

• Assists in writing, design, and developing correspondence and related materials.

• Coordinates the Oxy Gold solicitation calendars for Annual Giving with direct coordination with the Alumni Relations Office and other College departments.

• Manages the solicitations and marketing of the Oxy GOLD Affiliates program.

• Schedules visits and telephone conversations with assigned alumni and parent prospects to secure current fund gifts for the College.

• Handles special projects to assist in the fundraising efforts of the Office of Annual Giving.

• Other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree with experience in multi-task environment, as well as proven communication, leadership, and negotiation skills.  Supervisory experience preferred.

• One to two years experience in administrative fundraising or equivalent of education and experience is essential.

• Individual must possess exceptional professional writing, editing, and analytical skills; strong verbal and interpersonal skills; and an ability to interface professionally with alumni, parents, administration, faculty, and students.  Must have the ability to work effectively with the donor community, the academic community, and with colleagues in a cooperative environment.

• Requires excellent goal-oriented management skills and the ability to work professionally with student employees and volunteers.

• Superior organizational skills, ability to work independently with minimal direction, and an ability to work well with others is required.  Must be detail-oriented and possess a proficiency in use of database and word processing systems.  Experience working with RuffaloCODY's CAMPUSCALL software strongly preferred.

• Must be willing to work flexible hours (evenings and weekends required).

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To apply, submit resume and cover letter to:

resumes@oxy.edu

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