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Carthage College · 14 hours ago

Executive Director of Strategic Engagement

positionKenosha,WI,US
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityLead/Staff, Director/Executive
date5+ years exp

Carthage College is a liberal arts institution located on the shore of Lake Michigan, dedicated to providing transformative learning opportunities. The Executive Director of Strategic Engagement will lead the college's engagement strategy, overseeing advancement services and fostering community connections to enhance participation and philanthropy.

AlumniEducationHigher Education

Responsibilities

Lead the design and execution of a comprehensive donor engagement and acquisition strategy for the Carthage Fund, including the solicitation and stewardship of donors who contribute <$1,000 annually
Manage and support cross-functional teams, comprising colleagues within and outside Advancement, across the engagement portfolio
Develop and implement creative, mission-aligned donor journeys, including signature events and multi-channel communications
Utilize data and technology to measure success and optimize engagement programs
Collaborate with senior leadership and campus partners to ensure alignment with institutional goals and values
Serve as a strategic advisor and visible leader for fundraising campaigns and event strategies
Foster a strong sense of community and philanthropy within Carthage's constituent network

Qualification

Data-informed strategySalesforce CRMTeam managementEngagement metricsSocial media proficiencyCourtesyTactCommunicationMentoring skillsInitiative

Required

A bachelor's degree for this position is required. Master's preferred
At least five years of experience in managing members of an advancement team and have a demonstrated passion for those characteristics that distinguish a Carthage College education
Demonstrated ability and technical expertise to deploy systems thinking to the lifecycle of donor relationships and in doing so supporting the continued growth of the College's Leaders in Philanthropy program
Possesses a deep understanding of data-informed strategy, audience segmentation, and engagement metrics
Demonstrated deftness at employing technology platforms like Salesforce and/or Slate CRM for Advancement, along with social media to drive, track, and measure effectiveness of engagement activity
Excellent motivational, communicative, and supervisory skills, especially experience in mentoring team members new to the advancement field and/or in the beginning stages of their career
Demonstrated the ability to work well in a team environment, while also having the ability to show initiative and work independently, when necessary
The ability to exercise courtesy, tact, and flexibility

Company

Carthage College

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Carthage College is a school in Kenosha.
dateFounded in 1847
location
Kenosha, Wisconsin, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
http://www.carthage.edu/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$8.04M
Key Investors
NASAWisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority
2024-02-27Grant· $0.04M
2022-11-22Debt Financing· $8M

Leadership Team

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Paul Martino
Dean of the School of Health, Professor of Biology, and Director of Spark
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