Assistant Director of Philanthropy

Under the guidance and supervision of the Assistant Vice President for Philanthropy, the Assistant Director of Philanthropy (ADoP) is a key contributing member of the Wofford College Philanthropy + Engagement team that will help grow the leadership annual giving (LAG) program for both academics and athletics. This will be a dual role that works in collaboration with both the Office of Philanthropy and Engagement as well as with the Athletic Department. The ADoP is responsible for developing and managing a portfolio of 175+ donors/prospects who could make a LAG gift of $2,500 or more to support any philanthropic area of the campus, including the Terrier Club and athletics. The ADoP will contribute heavily to Wofford’s goal of strategically expanding Wofford's LAG giving program through donor visits, frontline prospect and donor management, and stewardship. The ideal candidate is well-versed in donor management, annual giving, solicitation, and campaigns. Travel, evening and weekend work is required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required

• Experience in front-line fundraising (higher education preferred) or a related field required

• Strong interpersonal skills and confidence necessary to engage in personal solicitations

• Ability to inspire and generate excitement through excellent communication (both written and oral) and listening skills

• Experience working effectively in a complex higher-education setting, developing and sustaining productive and effective relationships with alumni, donors, faculty, parents, volunteers, colleagues, and senior leadership.

• Positive and creative manner of approaching issues; strong analytical skills and professional judgement