Reporting to the Senior Associate Director, The Wellesley Fund, the Assistant Director develops and implements strategies for increasing alumnae giving with a targeted focus on the classes of the 1960s and 1980s, with a special focus on their associated reunion giving efforts.  They lead Wellesley’s work in creating and implementing acquisition, renewal, and retention strategies for this cohort. Using data to inform decisions, they measure the impact of class fundraising volunteer efforts to grow philanthropic support among their classmates. The Assistant Director works closely with the office of gift planning in developing strategic messaging and marketing of gift planning opportunities for this alumnae cohort.  

The Assistant Director also serves as the point person and lead manager of the College’s volunteer management software (VMS) to ensure accuracy of data and fundraising content/materials are readily accessible for the more than 185 Wellesley Fund volunteers.  In partnership with our GiveCampus account representative, they will create and provide VMS training programs for the volunteers as well as troubleshoot user errors in a timely fashion. They will collaborate with internal partners to enhance the integration of GiveCampus and Affinaquest, the College’s fundraising database. 

Position Responsibility

• Identifies, recruits, trains, and supports The Wellesley Fund class representatives and assistant representatives.
• Manages all aspects of the VMS and serves as the liaison with GiveCampus
• Develops and implements strategies for increasing alumnae giving and participation in the classes of the 1960s and 1980s.
• Solicits The Wellesley Fund class representatives, assistant representatives and Durant class chairs for their annual gift to The Wellesley Fund.  
• Assists in creating a comprehensive fundraising plan for the classes of the 1960s which integrates gift planning opportunities within The Wellesley Fund appeals

Basic Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree and valid driver’s license. 
• 1 – 3 years of fundraising experience, including volunteer management and the familiarity of volunteer software systems.

Skills and Abilities

• Must be highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Proven track record of success as a fundraiser.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to analyze annual giving data to inform strategy.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and an ability to work both independently and collaboratively. 
• Good judgment and the ability to handle sensitive/confidential information with discretion.
• Commitment to the mission and goals of Wellesley College
• An ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse environment
• Familiarity with standard fundraising technology, including a high comfort level using technology to communicate and share information