The Institutional Advancement department at the College of Saint Benedict invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE, Flexible hours with evening and weekend hours), benefit eligible position of Annual Giving Associate Philanthropic Engagement. The Annual Giving Associate is responsible for planning, managing, and implementing a multichannel campus philanthropy program, inclusive of leading the Student Advancement Ambassador (SAA) program, student club and organization fundraising training, departmental fundraising, campus crowdfunding initiatives, faculty and staff giving, student philanthropy, young alum giving and engagement. The Annual Giving Associate will create, in partnership with Marketing, and implement personalized communications and touchpoints with constituents across multiple platforms, with the goal of increasing giving and engagement. The Annual Giving Associate represents the College s positive image and reinforces its mission. The Annual Giving Associate is a member of a dynamic Annual Giving team and will be an integral part of the greater Institutional Advancement team. The Annual Giving team is responsible for inspiring and soliciting annual financial support for student scholarships and campus resources from alumnae, parents, and friends of the college. Institutional Inclusion Visioning Statement The College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and Saint John s University (SJU) believe that an excellent liberal arts education requires an understanding and appreciation of cultural difference and that everyone deserves to feel safe and morally valued. To that end, we will challenge our own practices and systems. Our commitment to an inclusive environment will be incorporated into all decision-making processes. We dedicate ourselves to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons. CSB and SJU offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program (click the benefits tab above the position summary section to view more information). For further information regarding our institutions, visit CSBSJU. Responsibilities Develop and implement a comprehensive campus philanthropy program. Including, but not limited to, managing a student philanthropy program, including support of Alumnae in Training efforts. Recruit and Lead Senior Class Engagement Committee with a focus on fostering a culture of giving within the senior class by recruiting and managing a dedicated engagement committee. Collaborate with student clubs and organizations, faculty, and staff to provide training and support for their fundraising activities. Responsible for hiring, supervising, supporting, developing, and evaluating student employees within the SAA program. Partner with Institutional Advancement to design and execute multi-channel fundraising and engagement strategies, including texting, video, email, social media, mail, and phone campaigns to increase college giving and constituent engagement. Work with Alumnae Relations to develop and maintain an effective transition plan that fosters sustained engagement from students to young alumni. In collaboration with the Director of Annual Giving, design and implement a comprehensive Young Alumnae President s Circle (YAPC) program. Partner with the Director of Annual Giving to assess the effectiveness of the SAA program, student philanthropy initiatives, faculty and staff giving, and young alumnae giving. Implement strategies to enhance overall efficiency and performance. Collaborate with the Director of Annual Giving to develop and execute successful crowdfunding campaigns. Work closely with IT and Advancement Systems to ensure all activities comply with policies and maintain data integrity. Assume responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Annual Giving to help achieve annual giving objectives. Work collaboratively with Alumnae Relations to execute a robust Reunion Giving program, focusing on recruiting and managing reunion volunteers. Continuously update k owledge on trends in philanthropy and annual giving to ensure best practices are followed.