About University of Massachusetts Amherst Foundation
Established in 2003, the University of Massachusetts Amherst Foundation (UMAF), a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, exists to raise philanthropic funds in support of the University of Massachusetts Amherst’s mission and highest aspirations. Located on the Amherst campus and wholly dedicated to supporting the University’s mission, UMAF is a separately governed nonprofit organization with its own health, wellness, and retirement benefits. UMAF serves the University of Massachusetts Amherst community by serving as a best practices resource for fundraising strategy and implementation.
About the role
Reporting to and working in close partnership with the Chief Development Officer for the College of Social & Behavioral Sciences (SBS), the Director, Donor Relations (DDR) will design a comprehensive program that delivers highly tailored and innovative donor communications and experiences inclusive of message development, donor recognition, gift acknowledgements, endowment and impact reporting, donor and scholarship stewardship, and fund development and utilization.
The DDR will define standardized workflows and business processes – in collaboration with UMAF colleagues including gift officers, central donor relations, and annual giving as well as SBS faculty and staff – that deliver consistent, clear, and timely product sets and messaging, and materials that complement the full spectrum of advancement work at UMAF. They will set the schedule of reports and communication that support UMAF’s comprehensive and annual fundraising campaigns and implement special recognition awards and activities for donors through a range of channels such as events, media, and video. With a focus on data, the DDR will also ensure data integrity and track results to help inform and drive decisions about future initiatives and strategies.
The ideal candidate will bring five years of experience conceiving and implementing advancement communications and stewardship programs, ideally in complex institutional environments. They will demonstrate excellent project management skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and internal and external business partners. They will be creative, strategic, and offer skills in process development that will help structure the work of a busy team; and will be collaborative, data-driven, and organized, with demonstrated ability to cultivate productive, collaborative relationships with UMAF colleagues, SBS faculty, and staff across the university.
Location : This is a full-time hybrid position and is open to employees in select US states: Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire.
What you'll do
Qualifications
Note: We’re passionate about building a diverse team. If your experience is close, but not an exact match, please consider applying. Experience comes in many forms, and skills are transferable. We know that diverse teams make better decisions and deliver better results, which is why we’re committed to adding new perspectives and encourage everyone to apply.
BENEFITS
Proposed Annual Salary Range:
$84,000 - $92,000
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
At the UMass Amherst Foundation, we understand the value that diversity, equity, and inclusion bring to our workplace, our constituents, and our community. View our DEI Statement here
We welcome and value diversity in all its forms and recognize that a diverse and inclusive team strengthens our work and advances our mission. We recognize that the benefits of a diverse team are fully realized when people of all races, gender identities, ages, ethnicities, cultural heritages and nationalities; educational backgrounds; religious and political beliefs; sexual orientations; abilities; and socioeconomic and veteran status are valued, respected, and included at every level. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact careers@uma-foundation.org to request accommodation.
OUR VALUES (S.T.E.W.A.R.D.S)
UMAF is committed to building a team with these shared values:
Service : We focus on the needs of others above ourselves and support our colleagues when they need help.
Trust, Transparency, and Teamwork: We value honesty, trustworthiness, and open communication. Our colleagues can count on us for support.
Excellence: We pursue excellence in all that we do – each time, and learn and grow as a team.
Wellness : Our work culture provides flexibility and empowers individuals.
Accountability : We accept full responsibility for our decisions, actions, and results.
Respect: We respect each other and celebrate our different ideas, strengths, interests, and cultural backgrounds.
Donor-Centric: We find intersections between donor’s experiences and values, and our organization’s priorities and funding needs.
Synergy: We connect, communicate, and collaborate within teams, and across functions to enhance our effectiveness and impact.
Questions regarding the position or anything else related to careers with UMAF may be directed to the People & Culture team at careers@uma-foundation.org
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