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Position Title Philanthropy and Engagement - Assistant Director of Donor Engagement

Classification
Title Administrative Full Time (.75-1.0 FTE)

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits
Eligibility

Department Philanthropy & Engagement

Job Description

Overview: The Assistant Director of Donor Engagement is responsible for the administration
and stewardship of intentional, meaningful, and personalized donor engagement. Supervised by the Director of Donor Engagement, the Assistant
Director implements donor engagement plans, develops stewardship strategies for various donor types, and coordinates donor engagement
events. This role also has responsibilities that require collaboration with academic departments, annual giving, senior philanthropy
advisors, and the President’s and Provost’s Offices to ensure donor intent is honored and that donors receive personalized stewardship.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce yearly impact reports for funds, including but
  not limited to the Hope Fund, Anchored Tuition, Spring Break Immersion Trips, SEED, current Restricted Discretionary Funds and for Current
  Restricted gifts with donors.
• Work with the annual giving team to create, plan, and implement behavior-based donor engagement
  plans for all donors, prioritizing leadership, first-time, planned-giving, recurring, giving days and young alumni.
• Hire, train,
  manage and mentor the donor engagement student workers to help implement behavior-based donor stewardship.
• Responsible for the
  administration of donor engagement stewardship through current platforms (e.g., Slate, Pledgemine, and Thankview systems).
• Coordinate logistical and programmatic aspects of the following events and programs: Encore Events, Scholarship Luncheons, and the Spirit of
  Hope Luncheon, including Academic Departments, Athletics, and Program events. Will include attendance at these events on weekends and at
  night.
• Work collaboratively with the peer Assistant Director of Donor Engagement to support the Endowed Scholarship Program,
  including assigning need-based scholarships and coordinating with departments.
• Responsible for the implementation of donor
  engagement plans, which include building relationships through special acknowledgments, coordinating donor visits, donor recognition
  (signage, gifts, requests), anniversaries, and celebrations through virtual, phone and in-person interactions. Will include attendance at
  these events on weekends and at night.
• Ensure accurate, timely documentation of all relationship management activities in the
  College’s CRM, including call notes, strategy steps and related documentation.
• Collaborate with Alumni Engagement and Family
  Engagement colleagues on administrative, programming, and event planning and logistics. Will include attendance at these events on weekends
  and at night.
• Represent Hope College at donor events and engage effectively with diverse constituencies.
• Engage with
  peer institutions to stay informed on best practices for donor relations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (education, hospitality, communications, or a
  related field preferred) with at least one year of experience working in an office setting required (education, hospitality, communications,
  or a related field preferred)
• 5+ years of donor engagement experience in donor stewardship, event coordination, data management or
  a related field
• Donor engagement experience in developing data-driven strategies, best practices, and managing segmented
  audiences
• Project management experience, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently
• Strong
  written and verbal communication skills with a strong attention to detail, accuracy and follow-through
• Proficiency in Microsoft
  Office (Excel), Google Suite and CRM/email marketing platforms (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, Slate, MailChimp)

Skills and
Competencies:

• Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to manage relationships with diverse individuals
  and groups
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders and maintain positive professional
  relationships
• Internally driven and self-motivated towards excellence and innovation
• Enthusiasm for building
  relationships and fostering connections between Hope College and its constituents

Physical Demands

This position requires remaining in a sitting or standing position for frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as a
computers, printers, copy machines; Occasionally involves moving items over 10 pounds; frequently will move between different
offices/workspaces/buildings; and requires effective communication abilities. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) that
require(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested.

Pre-employment Screenings

All
offers of employment are contingent upon a background check. Some positions may have position specific requirements, such as
education/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug screening, credit checks and/or transportation record review.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2026-004SR

Job Posting Open Date 05/29/2026

Job Posting Close Date 06/15/2026

Open Until Filled No

Is this position
available for sponsorship No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please include a cover letter and
resume.

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