Donor Engagement Advisor (Remote)

Antioch University

Donor Engagement Advisor (Remote)

PositionTitle: Donor Engagement Advisor

Department or Program: Institutional Advancement

Classification: Staff, Salaried, Exempt

Reports to:Director of Donor Advising

Location: Preferred location in the western US or at one of AntiochUniversitys campus cities in Seattle, Los Angeles, or Santa Barbara.

Compensation: AntiochUniversity offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes both direct and indirect pay. The compensation will be basedon experience, education, knowledge, credentials, and a consideration of the difficulty and complexity of the position. The salary range forthis position is $70,000.00 - $90,000.00.

Position Summary

The Donor Engagement Advisorwill be a relationship-driven fundraiser and grow the Universitys major donor pipeline. The Donor Engagement Advisor will be responsible foridentifying and qualifying a new generation of supporters, moving them from mid-level giving into the major gift circle ($25,000+). The goalsize for a dynamic portfolio is between 80-90 prospects. The Philanthropy Officer is a primary driver of the organizations mission. Thisrole aims to not just "ask for money"; but to about match a donors philanthropic legacy with our most critical strategic needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Qualification & Discovery(30%)

• Proactively reach out to "unassigned" prospects to determine their philanthropic intent.
• Act as the"first responder" for potential major donors.

Portfolio Management (30%)

• Identify, qualify, and cultivate a portfolio of prospects that advance donors through Discovery, Cultivation, Solicitation, and Stewardship,while also maintaining meticulous records in the CRM, tracking every touchpoint to ensure accurate pipeline forecasting.

Strategic Solicitation (20%)

• Conduct 1015 substantive moves (visits/calls) per month, andwill be responsible for development of customized gift proposals and face-to-face solicitations to independently closing gifts.
• Gifts will include major gifts, leadership annual support, and planned giving.

Stewardship(10%)

• Ensure donors receive high-touch updates on the impact of their gifts, fostering long-term retention and "upgrading" donors to Principal Gift levels.

Collaborative Leadership (10%)

• Partner with the VP and IA team members to refine advancement strategy and build relationships within the University.
• Abilityand willingness to travel to meet alumni and prospects where they are.

SupportingActions :

1. Working in coordination with other members of advancement team tosupport Antioch Universitys mission and strategic plan
2. Spending significant amount of time building relationships with donorprospects through local, regional, and national travel, as well as video conferencing technology
3. Identifying unique ways toconnect prospects personal passions with the mission of the University
4. Develop a deep knowledge base of the Universitys programsand funding priorities to create and effectively communicate a powerful case for philanthropic support
5. Collaborate and providestrategic direction to key faculty, administration, and Deans of Schools to expand their ability to identify and cultivate prospects
6. Actively engage with the communities where Antioch is present, representing and advocating for the University and the Coalition
7. Work with the VPIA and IA team to establish metrics and goals that assess progress and performance
8. Collaborate oncomprehensive campaign planning, budget maximization, unit strategic planning, and special projects

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience: 3+ years of frontline fundraising experience with a proven track record ofasking for and securing major gifts, or a demonstrated skillset that is highly applicable.
• Communication: Exceptional "activelistening" skills. can translate complex programmatic data into a compelling, emotional narrative.
• Tech-Savviness: Mastery ofRaisers Edge NXT, Salesforce Philanthropy Cloud, or similar CRM platforms for data-driven decision-making.
• Education: Bachelorsdegree required; CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Executive) certification or other professional development preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Comfort and skill operating in a complex yet establishedinstitution
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work within and across teams
• Results orientedand mission driven
• Comfort with a travel schedule that could be significant
• Adaptability to unexpected challenges
• Ability to represent the University and Institutional Advancement professionally

Hours ofEmployment

This is a full-time position serving a national university. A work schedule will be established in consultationwith the supervisor.

Work Location

Preferred location in the western US or at one ofAntioch Universitys campus cities in Seattle, Los Angeles, or Santa Barbara.

Physical Requirements

The essential functions represent the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform with or without a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Antioch University reserves the right to change the duties of this position at anytime.

Benefits Summary:

Voluntary Health, dental and vision plan andflexible spending account options; employer retirement plan contribution of 6%; voluntary salary deduction to a pre-tax or post-taxretirement account; employer paid life insurance and short term disability; voluntary supplemental life insurance, long-term disability,accidental death/dismemberment, critical illness, and accident coverage plans; vacation accrues monthly (3 weeks from 0 5 years; 4 weeksafter 6 years; carry-over allowed up to 3.75 days 0 5 years; up to 5 days, after 6 years and up); 12 days per year sick leave (carry-over upto 65 days); 15 paid holidays; tuition remission for employees and dependents at Antioch University campuses; and employee paid options withAFLAC, LegalShield, and Liberty Mutual. (This list is meant to be an informal summary of benefits. Plan benefits and eligibilityrequirements are governed by the plan documents and University policies which will be made available upon request).

To Apply

Please email a cover letter, CV/resume, and a list ofreference names and contact information to [email protected] . In the subject line of theemail, please state Donor Engagement Advisor .

NOTE: The successful candidate for thisposition will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

Coalition for the CommonGood (CCG) EEO Statement

The Coalition for the Common Good provides equal employment opportunity to all employees andapplicants and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genderexpression, pregnancy, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic or classprotected by federal, state or local laws in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs. This policy applies to allterms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves ofabsence, compensation, benefits, and training. The CCG complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination, includingTitle VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Equal Pay Actand the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. Inquiries should be addressed to the Office of Human Resources or the Office of the GeneralCounsel.

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