Planned Giving Fellow
Delaware State University
- Dover, DE
- Permanent
- Full-time
The following are the functions essential to performing this job:
- Record planned gift information in Raiser's Edge and other platforms according to policies and procedures, ensuring data accuracy, consistency and comprehensiveness.
- Assist in implementing planned giving marketing efforts, including the creation and dissemination of a quarterly newsletter and the development of other promotional print and digital materials for alumni and friends.
- Assist in the planning and implementation of information sessions on planned giving and donor
- Prepare planned gift agreements, acknowledgment letters and reports.
- Assist in the creation and implementation of communications to planned giving donors, including the compilation and dissemination of scholarship award reports.
- Support and contribute to the creation and implementation of planned gift protocols and processes.
- Engage in CASE in-person and online professional development trainings as well as mentorship and networking opportunities.
- Complete special projects and other duties as requested.
The individual in this job must possess these skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
- A willingness and enthusiasm to learn fundraising and planned giving vehicles.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to meet goals, be flexible and responsive to change.
- Proven ability to work well under pressure, meet frequent deadlines, handle multiple projects simultaneously and pay attention to details.
- High integrity and ability to adhere to strict confidentiality standards.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
- Commitment to the mission and vision of Delaware State University.
- Professional appearance.
- Bachelor's degree.
- Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
- Able to remain stationary for extended periods of time, to utilize computers and other office equipment, to perform physically administrative duties in a typical interior office environment, and to access public and staff areas of the campus.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends on occasion.
- Must have valid driver's license and be willing to travel to the Midwest in July 2024 and at another time during the year for in-person training. Travel to other locations within Delaware and the Mid-Atlantic may also be required. All required travel will be paid for by Delaware State University.
- Degree in financial planning, accounting, finance, business administration, information science, data analytics, marketing, English or mass communications.
- Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or other databases.