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Job Description
Position Title Philanthropy and Engagement - Assistant Director of Donor Engagement ClassificationTitle Administrative Full Time (.75-1.0 FTE)
Benefits Eligibility BenefitsEligibility Department Philanthropy & Engagement Job Description Overview:
The Assistant Director of Donor Engagement is responsible for the administrationand stewardship of intentional, meaningful, and personalized donor engagement. Supervised by the Director of Donor Engagement, the AssistantDirector implements donor engagement plans, develops stewardship strategies for various donor types, and coordinates donor engagementevents. This role also has responsibilities that require collaboration with academic departments, annual giving, senior philanthropyadvisors, and the President's and Provost's Offices to ensure donor intent is honored and that donors receive personalized stewardship.
Key Responsibilities:
Produce yearly impact reports for funds, including butnot limited to the Hope Fund, Anchored Tuition, Spring Break Immersion Trips, SEED, current Restricted Discretionary Funds and for CurrentRestricted gifts with donors. Work with the annual giving team to create, plan, and implement behavior-based donor engagementplans for all donors, prioritizing leadership, first-time, planned-giving, recurring, giving days and young alumni. Hire, train,manage and mentor the donor engagement student workers to help implement behavior-based donor stewardship. Responsible for theadministration of donor engagement stewardship through current platforms (e.g., Slate, Pledgemine, and Thankview systems). Coordinate logistical and programmatic aspects of the following events and programs: Encore Events, Scholarship Luncheons, and the Spirit ofHope Luncheon, including Academic Departments, Athletics, and Program events. Will include attendance at these events on weekends and atnight. Work collaboratively with the peer Assistant Director of Donor Engagement to support the Endowed Scholarship Program,including assigning need-based scholarships and coordinating with departments. Responsible for the implementation of donorengagement plans, which include building relationships through special acknowledgments, coordinating donor visits, donor recognition(signage, gifts, requests), anniversaries, and celebrations through virtual, phone and in-person interactions. Will include attendance atthese events on weekends and at night. Ensure accurate, timely documentation of all relationship management activities in theCollege's CRM, including call notes, strategy steps and related documentation. Collaborate with Alumni Engagement and FamilyEngagement colleagues on administrative, programming, and event planning and logistics. Will include attendance at these events on weekendsand at night. Represent Hope College at donor events and engage effectively with diverse constituencies. Engage withpeer institutions to stay informed on best practices for donor relations. Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree (education, hospitality, communications, or arelated field preferred) with at least one year of experience working in an office setting required (education, hospitality, communications,or a related field preferred) 5+ years of donor engagement experience in donor stewardship, event coordination, data management ora related field Donor engagement experience in developing data-driven strategies, best practices, and managing segmentedaudiences Project management experience, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently Strongwritten and verbal communication skills with a strong attention to detail, accuracy and follow-through Proficiency in MicrosoftOffice (Excel), Google Suite and CRM/email marketing platforms (e.g., Raiser's Edge, Slate, MailChimp)
Skills andCompetencies:
Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to manage relationships with diverse individualsand groups Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders and maintain positive professionalrelationships Internally driven and self-motivated towards excellence and innovation Enthusiasm for buildingrelationships and fostering connections between Hope College and its constituents Physical Demands This position requires remaining in a sitting or standing position for frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as acomputers, printers, copy machines; Occasionally involves moving items over 10 pounds; frequently will move between differentoffices/workspaces/buildings; and requires effective communication abilities. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) thatrequire(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested. Pre-employment Screenings Alloffers of employment are contingent upon a background check. Some positions may have position specific requirements, such aseducation/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug screening, credit checks and/or transportation record review. Posting Detail Information Posting Number 2026-004SR Job Posting Open Date 05/29/2026 Job Posting Close Date 06/15/2026 Open Until Filled No Is this positionavailable for sponsorship No Special Instructions to Applicants Please include a cover letter andresume. Quick Link for Internal Postings https://jobs.hope.edu/postings/5335
