Description

As an Assistant Director on the Annual & Special Gifts team, you will utilize best practices to engage and solicit current and prospective donors through digital channels.

Core Responsibilities

• Write/create content for Annual and Special Gifts email solicitations.
• Collaborate with the Communications team to develop content for social media posts and campaigns.
• Work with the Annual & Special Gifts team to identify and build audience, write content for, and execute texting campaigns.
• Collaborate with various ISU Foundation, campus partners, and student groups to create and send solicitation, engagement, crowdfunding campaigns, and stewardship campaigns through digital tools and platforms.
• Work independently and collaboratively with all levels of college administration, faculty, staff, donors, and foundation development teams on a variety of donor-centered tasks and activities including foundation and college special events.
• Assist with developing and executing content for special giving events including microsites, landing pages, and social media resources.

Qualifications

Education & Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or appropriate related years of experience and a minimum of two years of professional experience with creating and executing digital strategies.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Communication skills, both written and verbal, and attention to detail is essential.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must handle a number of activities simultaneously with attention and adherence to deadlines and accuracy.
• Must be able to develop timelines and manage workload independently.
• Ability to work in a team setting and navigate working with a variety of personalities.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, project management skills.
• Experience with Marketing Cloud and Salesforce.
• Creativity, patience, a sense of humor, and a belief in our organizational mission of: Aligning donor passion and generosity to advance Iowa State University’s land grant ideals.

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To APPLY please include the following items:

• Resume
• Cover letter with salary requirements
• Three professional references’ names and contact information