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The Director of Donor Relations creates, implements, manages and assesses a comprehensive donor relations plan to assist the Office of Advancement in reaching its strategic fundraising goals for Lipscomb University.
The scope of work includes promoting a culture of gratitude across the University through donor engagement, donor recognition, stewardship and strategic communications.
The position reports to the Senior Vice President of Advancement.
Job Related Skills
Commitment to the University and its mission, programs, and future aspirations
Strong, collaborative, energetic individual with a deep personal commitment to the highest standards of ethics, confidentiality and professionalism
Strong organizational skills and an appreciation and attention to detail
Ability to communicate effectively with University representatives, parents, students, alumni, donors and representatives of the business community
Excellent oral and written communication skills
A results-oriented individual who demonstrates the ability to work well with people at all levels of an organization, warmly develops relationships with diverse constituencies, and simultaneously employs keen judgment
Education Bachelor’s Degree
Experience 5 to 7 years
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Position End Date (if temporary)
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Open Until Filled No
Additional Comments & Information
About Lipscomb University and Lipscomb Academy
Lipscomb University is a Christian institution committed to creating students whose academic excellence, faith and practice, and community service reflect our ideals of global citizenship.
Our mission is to integrate Christian faith and practice with academic excellence, not only in the classroom but also by involvement in numerous services to the church and the larger community.
It is a place that sees the city as our campus and the world as our classroom.
This is what grounds us, and it is also what has grown us.
The institution includes both Lipscomb University and Lipscomb Academy.
The University enrolls more than 4,600 students, has a 10-year growth rate from 2007-2017 of almost 70 percent and offers students an intellectually challenging academic program of study that includes eight bachelor’s degrees with over 100 majors spanning the liberal arts to programs of study in pre-professional and professional disciplines, 24 master’s degrees in 70 fields of study, four education specialist degrees and three doctoral degrees.
Each year, Lipscomb students contribute an average of 60,000 hours of service to nonprofits and organizations.
Classified as a national university by U.S.
News & World Report, Lipscomb University is classified as a doctoral university by the Carnegie Foundation, placing it among 7 percent of schools nationwide.
Lipscomb Academy is a leader in PreK-12th schools in the Nashville area and enrolls over 1,200 students in academic programs from 2-year-olds to 12th grade where students are equipped to love to learn, learn to love, and live to serve.
Lipscomb Academy’s mission as a Christ-centered PreK-12th grade institution has been greater than shaping the minds of children; we guide children to discover their God-given gifts and passions, to develop as a whole person and to become a positive influence in their local and the greater global community.
Throughout its existence, the Academy has benefitted from its unique association with Lipscomb University through access to its college-level professors, equipment and resources while delivering rigorous academic opportunities and offering compelling and competitive athletic programs all wrapped in an environment grounded in spiritual formation.
In addition to Lipscomb’s residential campuses in the Green Hills area of Nashville, Tennessee, there are two satellite locations and numerous online programs.
At the heart of Lipscomb University are more than 860 full-time faculty and staff at the University and 160 full-time faculty and staff at the Academy who are committed to creating a lasting impact beyond the campus, serving the good of humanity to the glory of God.
As you learn more about Lipscomb, we hope you find it to be a place that is joyfully and energetically committed to God and a place where you truly want to share and invest your talents and skills.
Lipscomb University complies with all applicable federal and state nondiscrimination laws and does not engage in prohibited discrimination on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, color, national or ethnic origin, or disability in the administration of its educational policies, programs and activities.
Hiring Statement Lipscomb is a private, Christian university associated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ and governed by religious tenets held by the Church of Christ.
Preference will be given to qualified applicants who are members of the Church of Christ.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities
Description of Tasks Performed
Develops, implements, and leads a successful and integrated donor relations program that strategically targets all levels of giving as defined by the Office of Advancement.
Ensures donors are acknowledged, appreciated and recognized to strengthen their financial support for the University.
Manages donor society events, installation of endowed positions, and building naming dedications.
Description of Tasks Performed
Acts as a liaison and specialist to advancement personnel to provide cultivation and stewardship assistance to individual donors and prospects.
Description of Tasks Performed
Oversees and directs the creation and implementation of strategic communications in multiple mediums in a timely fashion.
This will include, but not be limited to, social media posts, e-blasts, year-end-reminders, endowment reports, gift acknowledgements, web pages, invitations, newsletter updates, fundraising campaign materials, and the coordination of press announcements.
Description of Tasks Performed
Develops and maintains a campus-wide inventory of donor recognition named spaces and suggested donations.
Description of Tasks Performed
Ensures donor special events are communicated and on the calendar of appropriate officials and targeted guests.
Description of Tasks Performed
Creates innovative programs and projects to thank and steward donors; ensures the external reporting to donors on endowments.
Description of Tasks Performed
Manages and coordinates any campaign-related kick-offs and celebration events.
Description of Tasks Performed
May supervise staff and student workers.
Description of Tasks Performed
Tracks donor relations and stewardship activities in the established databases to enhance relationships and increase the likelihood of continued contributions.
Description of Tasks Performed
Coordinates with donors, advancement personnel, the Senior Vice President for Advancement, the Office of General Counsel and the Business Office to ensure gifts are properly documented and set up for administration and stewardship.
Description of Tasks Performed
Responsible for the review and control of all gift acknowledgments, including receipts, thank you letters, pledge statements and endowment reports.
Description of Tasks Performed
Works closely with advancement personnel to report to donors on the use of gifts, to arrange meetings between donors and beneficiaries if appropriate, and to help celebrate gifts.
Description of Tasks Performed
Develops and uses metrics to measure Donor Relations’ impact on advancement goals and creates an annual Donor Relations business plan to expand the impact of the program.
Description of Tasks Performed
Works with the Office of General Counsel, the Office of Financial Aid, and other offices to ensure donor intent is being met in the expenditure of funds and, when needed, gains donor consent for the re-purposing of funds.
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