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Claremont, CA

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ABOUT POMONA COLLEGE: Located near Los Angeles, California, Pomona College is widely regarded as one of the nation's premier liberal arts colleges. Established in 1887, Pomona College is known for small classes, a challenging curriculum, close relationships between students and faculty, and a range of student research and leadership opportunities. Pomona is a member of The Claremont Colleges

JOB PURPOSE: Reporting to the Director of Leadership & Reunion Giving, the Assistant Director of Leadership Annual Giving is a frontline fundraiser who will be responsible for the identification, cultivation and solicitation of alumni, parents, and friends with a specific focus on gifts ranging from $5,000 to $0,000 or more, in support of the Pomona College Annual Fund. This position will work closely with development team members to increase the donor base that will support the mission of Pomona College.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reporting directly to the Director of Leadership & Reunion Giving, the Assistant Director of Leadership Annual Giving works independently and collaboratively to perform the following essential duties and responsibilities:

Leadership Prospect Strategy & Multi-Year Commitments

Maintain a focused portfolio of approximately 200 leadership annual giving prospects ( 5,000 50,000), emphasizing the cultivation and solicitation of multi-year pledges that drive sustained philanthropic growth.

Leverage prospect data and relationship insights to develop customized giving strategies that convert single-year donors into multi-year partners.

Collaborate with Major Gifts and Research, Relationship Management & Analytics (RRMA) teams to identify, qualify, and refer leadership donors, ensuring a smooth transition and continued cultivation through the gift pipeline.

Volunteer Fundraising Leadership

Serve as support to the Director of Leadership & Reunion Giving to staff the Family Fellows volunteer fundraising program, identifying opportunities to secure multi-year leadership annual gifts from Pomona families.

Assist with stewardship activities and events for leadership annual donors. Serve as a liaison for The Presidents Circle, Family Fellows and Torchbearers.

Cross-Campus and Advancement Collaboration

Collaborate with Leadership, Annual & Reunion Giving team members to co-create the vision and execution of our annual giving campaigns.

Contribute to strategic planning, budget development, and new initiatives for the Leadership, Annual & Reunion Giving team.

Provide input on strategy, analyzing progress through the year, and working with department stakeholders to meet or exceed assigned fundraising goals.

Coordinate special projects/tasks and provide assistance as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelors degree in business, marketing, communication or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Licenses/Certificates: A valid drivers license is required or equivalent means of reliable transportation to off-site meetings and events.
• Experience: A minimum of 1-2 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, communications or related experience is required. Two years of experience at an academic institution is preferred.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND CRITICAL SKILLS: This position must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities to be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the job or must be able to demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed (with or without reasonable accommodation) using other knowledge, skills and abilities not listed below.

Demonstrated success in designing and executing donor strategies that result in multi-year commitments.

Proficiency with donor databases, reporting tools, and digital engagement platforms.

Relationship-driven and results-oriented, with a collaborative mindset and commitment to advancing mission-focused goals.

Deploy professional skills in fundraising, in collaboration with colleagues, to best promote the Colleges strategic interests.

Must understand and communicate the mission and history of Pomona College and the liberal arts education.

Demonstrate effective, accurate and clear communication with excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, reading, phone, customer service and leadership skills to supervise, facilitate, motivate and inspire a highly diverse group of partners.

Operate computers proficiently with basic Microsoft Office software (such as Word, Excel, Outlook) and associated professional software. Use assigned technology/devices/equipment to achieve annual goals and maintain confidentiality.

A strong sense of fundraising ethics and practices, and respect for confidentiality of donor information.

Must have exceptional organizational, time management, analytical, presentation, negotiation and time management skills to complete work with accuracy and attention to detail.

ADDITIONAL POSITION DETAILS:

The rate for this role is between 71,000 - 78,000 with a competitive benefits package. The specific factors that the College will consider when offering a salary to an individual will include, but not be limited to: education, training, relevant prior experience, and performance in prior roles. All staff positions are ineligible for visa or permanent resident card sponsorship. As a California employer, Pomona College requires all employees to be residents of California.

REQUIRED HOURS: The regular hours for this full-time position are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday Friday. Holiday, weekend and evening work hours may be required. Travel to visit

constituents and staff events will be required. Regular hours may vary due to needs of the College or division.

ADA/OSHA: This job description defines the essential job duties of this position. The College expects that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions, generally defined within Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

DISCLAIMER: This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. When duties and responsibilities change and develop, the College will review this job description and make changes of business necessity.

Located near Los Angeles, California, Pomona College is widely regarded as one of the nation's premier liberal arts colleges. Established in 1887, Pomona College is known for its small classes, challenging curriculum, close relationships between students and faculty, and a range of student research and leadership opportunities. Pomona is a member of The Claremont Colleges.

Pomona College employees enjoy excellent benefits and perks and work in a diverse environment of equal opportunity, intellectual development and personal growth.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communication or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Licenses/Certificates: A valid driver's license is required or equivalent means of reliable transportation to off-site meetings and events.
• Experience: A minimum of 1-2 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, communications or related experience is required. Two years of experience at an academic institution is preferred.

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Location: Claremont, CA

Job Posting Title: Associate Director of Annual Giving, Leadership Societies

Job Details and Requirement:

BASIC FUNCTION:

The Office of Annual Giving is seeking an individual with broad fundraising experience to support alumni and parent Annual Giving initiatives, leadership annual giving societies, and to fundraise for Claremont McKenna College (CMC). The individual in this role is responsible for programmatically managing the Res Publica Society (RP), Res Publica Associates (RPA), the Presidents Leadership Society (PLC) in order to hit annual and Reunion Giving goals as developed in conjunction with the Director of Annual Giving.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manage solicitation and stewardship plans for RP and RPA renewals and prospects, including postal and email appeals, student phonenite and staff calls, and limited event details.
• Manage the programmatic elements of the PLC by tracking membership, communicating with relationship managers regarding prospects and potential upgrades, planning events for PLC members during family-focused events, and serving as a resource for all PLC families.
• Ensure solicitation of key prospects annually with added emphasis on those alumni in major Reunion years (50th, 25th, 10th, 5th).
• Educate donors and Reunion volunteers about the impact of their gifts and importance of giving to secure multi-year upgrades from the 5th, 10th, and 50th Reunions.
• Manage assigned Reunion committees collaborating with fellow Alumni Weekend/Reunion Staff Class Liaisons to maximize awareness of the Res Publica Society and Res Publica Associates in order to hit Reunion Giving goals.
• Partake in end-of-calendar and end-of-fiscal year solicitation efforts with team members to help reach departmental dollar and participation goals.
• Report on progress of Society and Reunion gifts through the Raisers Edge database and Business Intelligence reports. Identify gaps and opportunities in the Annual Giving pyramid.
• Participate in campus events and off-site CMC events; related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

EDUCATION: B.A. or B.S. degree required; or any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of three or more years of direct fundraising, sales, or similar experience with demonstrated capacity to organize and manage programs is required for this position.
• Experience with leadership giving societies and/or alumni class giving is strongly preferred.
• Requires a strong self-starter, exceptional interpersonal skills and an ability to interface professionally and diplomatically with alumni, parents, administration, faculty, and students.
• Strong computer/database skills, preferably with CRMs and spreadsheets, and an ongoing ability to learn is required.
• Familiarity with advanced features of the Microsoft Office suite of products, such as power point, mail merges, and vlookups, is preferred.
• Raisers Edge experience is preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with volunteers and volunteer groups required with demonstrated ability to lead others towards a common goal.
• Superior organizational skills, exceptional follow-through, and an ability to work well with others required.
• Must be strongly detail-oriented.
• Must be flexible and adaptable.
• Ability to work well in high pressure/touch customer service situations and work well under deadlines while balancing multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to work in a team that emphasizes measurable objectives.
• Promote a team atmosphere where creativity, fun, excitement, and a high level of motivation and extraordinary achievement are valued.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends.
• Strong customer service background preferred.
• Knowledge of selective, private higher education landscape is preferred.

LICENSES:

A valid drivers license is required.

HOURS: The regular hours for this position are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Weekend and evening work will at times be expected. Travel will be required. Regular hours may vary due to needs of the College or department. This is a 12-month, year-round position.

CLASSIFICATION AND STATUS: This is an exempt, full-time, benefits-eligible position.

APPROXIMATE PAY RANGE: $74,000 - $78,000 PER YEAR

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : Sedentary (up to 10 lbs.)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None

BACKGROUND CHECK: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a full consumer background check. Employment is contingent on the satisfactory results of the aforementioned, in addition to compliance with requirements cited in this job description.

AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT: Employment with the College is at-will meaning that the terms of employment may be changed with or without notice, with or without cause, including, but not limited to termination, demotion, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, duties, and location of work. The President is the only person who can modify or alter the at-will employment relationship.

Disability Accommodations

In compliance with applicable laws ensuring equal opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, CMC will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual (applicant or employee) with a disability if the disability affects the performance of essential job functions, unless the accommodation results in an undue hardship for the College. Employment decisions are based on the merit and not an individuals disability.

An applicant or employee who requires an accommodation should contact the immediate supervisor and the Human Resources Office. If multiple accommodations are identified that do not pose an undue hardship for the College, the selection of an accommodation will be at CMCs discretion. To request disability accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at ( or for assistance.

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