Associate Director of Donor Relations
We seek an experienced professional to join our successful team as the Associate Director of Donor Relations. The Associate Director of Donor Relations will be working closely with the Advancement team in support of donor engagement, cultivation, and stewardship. Responsibilities include but are not limited to drafting acknowledgement letters, stewarding donors including endowed scholarship funds, assisting with all IA related fundraising and engagement events and ongoing outreach and communications with donors. This position also conducts research and creates donor profiles as needed. The Associate Director needs to possess organizational, professional, and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with trustees, donors, staff, and guests at all levels. Strong verbal and written communication skills and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail are essential. Experience with gift software (Raiser's Edge/NXT highly desirable, not required) and strong knowledge of MS Office products are expected. Professional etiquette and a commitment to confidentiality is essential. Occasional travel may be required.
A sign-on bonus of $2,500 is available, and a partial remote work schedule is possible. Additionally, Landmark College offers competitive wages and an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans; a strong vacation and time off package (four weeks' vacation; 15 health-related days; typically, 16 paid holidays; etc.); a TIAA retirement plan that includes 6% College contribution; tuition reimbursement; and more. Our location in beautiful southeastern Vermont provides the setting for an engaged and inclusive college community with the safety of a small, rural campus. The College is minutes away from ski resorts and other outdoor activities, and within driving distance of cities such as Boston and New York City.
Located in southern Vermont, Landmark College is a premier institution for students who learn differently. As the nation’s first accredited college for students with learning disabilities (including dyslexia), ADHD, and ASD, we are a mainstream college with a unique, resource-rich academic model.
The Landmark College Office of Human Resources strives to ensure that we are an employer of choice, attracting and retaining uniquely talented individuals able to advance the College’s position as the college of choice for students who learn differently. We are committed to a philosophy that recognizes each person as an individual, worthy of respect, trust, dignity and fair treatment, and we apply these tenets to serve, support, and value all members of our community.
We recognize the importance of providing a work environment that is conducive to carrying out the College’s mission and contributes to the personal and professional growth of our faculty and staff. For Human Resources, this means the administration of employment policies, benefit plans, and compensation programs that are regularly evaluated and remain competitive and fair.
How to Apply
Interested individuals should provide a cover letter, resume or CV, and the names of three references. Electronic submissions are preferred. Please email your application to [email protected]. Applications may also be mailed to Director of Human Resources, Landmark College, 19 River Road South, Putney, Vermont 05346. No phone calls please.
Diversifying the student body, faculty, and administration is congruent with our mission. We value diverse populations and cultures including, but not limited to, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, national origin, neurodiversity, race, and religion. Landmark College is an EO/AA/Vet/Disability employer.