Assistant Director of Donor Relations

Responsibilities

• Manage the donor fund reporting process by gathering and synthesizing financial and programmatic data from campus partners.
• Draft and edit clear, compelling reports that communicate the impact of donor funds to supporters.
• Coordinate and execute on- and off-campus donor recognition events, including logistics, guest management, and post-event follow-up.
• Utilize the alumni and donor database to manage guest lists, track attendance, and maintain accurate records of stewardship activities.
• Compose and manage timely, personalized gift acknowledgements to ensure donors are appropriately recognized.
• Collaborate with academic and administrative departments to ensure accurate and timely reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years of experience in advancement, donor relations, communications, or event planning.
• Strong writing and editing skills with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
• Ability to work weekends and evenings when appropriate, such as during Reunion or Homecoming events.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across various departments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with customer relationship management (CRM) systems, such as Raiser’s Edge.
• Familiarity with donor engagement and communication tools like ThankView or Adobe Premiere Pro.

Benefits

• Generous compensation package.
• Excellent benefits package.
• Tuition remission for eligible dependents.
• 35 days of paid time off (PTO).

About the Company

Oberlin College is a leading institution dedicated to academic excellence, free inquiry, and respectful dialogue. The Office of Advancement works to strengthen the relationship between the institution and its supporters to enrich the educational experience for all students.