Assistant Vice President Donor Experience Officer Babson College
Overview
Lead a strategic vision for donor engagement, events, and marketing at Babson College. Drive personalized donor experiences through integrated marketing communications stewardship and events. Foster high-performing teams and collaborate with leadership to advance fundraising goals and strengthen donor relationships.
What You'll Do19
- 1Develop and execute a holistic donor experience strategy integrating marketing communications stewardship and events to support fundraising objectives
- 2Drive strategic initiatives with the Executive Vice President of Advancement to align with institutional priorities
- 3Lead planning and implementation of personalized donor engagement strategies fostering meaningful connections
- 4Mentor and develop a high-performing team focused on marketing communications stewardship and event planning
- 5Oversee Advancement Marketing and Communications including digital marketing social media and email campaigns
- 6Design individualized stewardship plans for principal and VIP donors ensuring personalized recognition
- 7Create innovative stewardship initiatives to celebrate and recognize donor contributions
- 8Plan and execute strategic advancement events ranging from intimate gatherings to large-scale celebrations
- 9Integrate brand storytelling into events to showcase institutional priorities and inspire philanthropic engagement
- 10Establish data-informed segmentation and personalization strategies to enhance donor relationships
- 11Partner with Advancement Services to leverage data analytics and CRM capabilities for informed decision-making
- 12Collaborate with frontline fundraising teams to align engagement strategies with major gift cultivation
- 13Monitor budgets for cost centers reporting to this position
- 14Represent the Executive Vice President in internal and external meetings
- 15Ensure cohesive donor experience reflecting institutional priorities and building long-term loyalty
- 16Develop and manage executive leadership communications and presentations
- 17Foster inclusive collaborative environment within the Advancement Office
- 18Embrace change and encourage innovation while maintaining resilience and resourcefulness
- 19Anticipate organizational needs and proactively take initiative to solve complex challenges
Requirements12
- 1Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with 15 years senior fundraising and campaign background in higher education
- 2Minimum 10 years managing staff and budgets
- 3Strong leadership and mentorship abilities within the Advancement Office
- 4Proven track record driving marketing and sales growth
- 5Exceptional writing brand storytelling and public speaking skills
- 6Digital marketing expertise including social media strategy and email campaigns
- 7Strategic planning organizational and communication skills to articulate mission and brand
- 8Experience working with diverse student body faculty staff and constituents
- 9Ability to build credibility and engage stakeholders at all levels
- 10Strong computer skills Microsoft Office Word Excel Access PowerPoint
- 11Demonstrated ability to work independently take initiative and embrace change
- 12Master’s degree preferred
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