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Title of Position: Director of Annual FundCentral College invites applications for the position of Director of Annual Fund. This position is directly responsible to the Director of Development and Campaign Manager for organizing, implementing, and directing the programs necessary to provide an increasing level of annually recurring gifts from all constituent groups in support of the operating budget.
The Director of Annual Fund establishes annual goals and implements action plans to obtain unrestricted support for Central College. The successful candidate will be able to organize, implement, and direct specific programs to solicit annual support for Central College from alumni, parents, friends, corporations, faculty, and staff, including direct mail, phonathons, and personal solicitations. The Director of Annual Fund will also recruit and manage a network of volunteers to assist with the solicitation of gifts for the Central Fund and research prospective donors and segment by potential, develop plans for cultivation, and organize the optimum strategies to solicit these donors.
Qualifications include a bachelor's degree, or equivalent, with two to four years effective experience in fund raising preferred.
To apply send a completed application (access application through www.central.edu/jobseekers), cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references to: Human Resources Office, Central College, Campus Box 6000, 812 University, Pella, IA 50219 or by e-mail to employment@central.edu. Review of applicants will begin immediately and proceed until the position is filled. Candidates recommended for employment are subject to a background investigation.
Central College is a private residential liberal arts college founded in an ecumenical Christian tradition that serves over 1600 students. The college maintains a long-standing commitment to international education with nationally recognized residential programs in nine locations: Paris; London and Colchester, England; Vienna; Granada, Spain; Leiden; Carmarthen, Wales; Merida, The Yucatan, Mexico; and Hangzhou, China. Founded in 1853, the college is affiliated with the Reformed Church of America and NCAA Division III athletics. Please visit the college website at www.central.edu.
Central College is strongly committed to creating a diverse community. In furtherance of that commitment, the college encourages candidates that are from diverse background, underrepresented groups, and and/or have had experience working with and/or interacting with individuals from diverse populations to apply.
Central College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
