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05/02/2019

Fundraising Manager

Mortar Board National Office

Development

The fundraising manager manages fundraising operations, works with volunteers and donors, and is responsible for smooth, regular donor recognition, production of quarterly appeals, and reporting. Mortar Board celebrated its Centennial in 2018, completing a $1.2 million fundraising campaign.

The fundraising manager 1) develops and implements long- and short-term plans to secure annual, major and planned gifts from alumni, friends, volunteers, corporations, foundations and other entities in support of the mission and priorities of the Mortar Board National Foundation, 2) keeps completely accurate records of all donations, aligning them with donor records in Mortar Board’s AMS, producing Excel reports, charts and graphs as well as timely and well-written donor acknowledgement letters; and 3) assesses the development calendar and puts the development plan into operation, determining cost-effective printing and mailing options and meeting deadlines; 4) guides the volunteers of the Tapping Society, Mortar Board’s new-member giving group; and 5) grows the size of the Mortar Board Alumni Association (MBAA) and connects MBAA members with opportunities for service to Mortar Board nationally as well as alumni involvement locally in their communities.

Alumni

The fundraising manager will

a. Manage the Mortar Board Alumni Association renewals and promotions and work with the Mortar Board Alumni Ambassador (a volunteer) to inspire and encourage alumni to join;

b. Set up award committees and other national volunteer committees;

c. Create “Member News” features for the Mortar Board Forum, and update member information as alumni report through various channels;

d. Assemble materials needed for board and council and ancillary committee and task force meetings.

Minimum education and experience: Baccalaureate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience; track record of implementing successful fundraising techniques and working with alumni; thorough experience in use of Microsoft Office and web-based association management software; knowledge of chapter-based, national organizations; and understanding of higher education protocols, operations and current events.

Skills, style and attitude required:  Superlative writing and speaking ability in English, very strong English grammar skills, exceptional ability to proofread and edit with confidence and accuracy according to Mortar Board Brand and Style Guidelines (based on AP style), understanding of fundraising principles and ethics, knowledge of and comfort with alumni association and alumni work, comfort with working with relational databases, deftness and accuracy in Excel to demonstrate trends and account for progress, ability to stick to deadlines and move office teams forward to meet strategic goals, engaging and friendly demeanor when speaking over the phone or in person with donors and volunteers.

Desirable experience and abilities: Very strong sensibilities for working successfully in a national nonprofit, creativity, versatility, stamina, observant, and good humor. Knowledge of Mortar Board is desired. Mortar Board membership is a plus.

The national organization

Mortar Board is the premier national honor society recognizing college seniors for their distinguished scholarship, leadership and service. Mortar Board, Inc. is an association that is national in scope with 232 chartered collegiate chapters at colleges and universities in 47 states. Mortar Board, like national higher education associations and national societies, is an important part of the higher education milieu. Many of these types of associations and societies are based in Washington, D.C.; Mortar Board is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Mortar Board is uniquely positioned as a selective membership organization that provides chapter-based programming as well as national leadership programming for members and advisors. With a large alumni membership, Mortar Board also offers intergenerational leadership opportunities and meaningful learning interactions to accomplished, energetic, and vital community leaders nationwide.

A position in the Mortar Board National Office offers a prized chance for the higher education, student affairs, or nonprofit association professional who wishes to manage a large and vigorous portfolio that is ready for additional enhancements.

The National Office and people

The office is staffed by six: executive director; coordinator of data and member services; conference director; collegiate director; executive assistant and operations specialist. There are student workers and interns also. Visitors to the office are welcome, and the office regularly hosts meetings of Mortar Board members working on various projects. Staff meet weekly in briefings to coordinate projects and discuss issues facing the Society.

The staff have the opportunity to interact regularly with a key volunteer corps of more than 45 alumni members, not to mention scores of collegiate officers and advisors. The fundraising manager has the chance to guide the development and activities of the Board of Trustees, the Tapping Society, and the Mortar Board Alumni Association as well as volunteer members from around the United States.

The office is located at 1200 Chambers Road in Columbus on the second floor of a four-story office building near the west campus of The Ohio State University with high speed internet access, computers operating Windows, and telephone system. There are five private offices, community work space, storage room, copy room and two conference rooms. The total office space is roughly 2,000 square feet. Restrooms are located outside the office on the same floor. The office has a security system.

Parking is free and easily accessible very close to the building’s entrance.

Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Staff members develop their own daily work schedules with the executive director’s approval. Because Mortar Board is a national office, staff members are expected to adjust their schedules on occasion to accommodate volunteers in later time zones (Central, Mountain and Pacific) and to be available for meetings set by and for volunteers in the evening. Some weekend work may be required during extremely busy times, which are mostly at the end of semesters and at reporting deadlines in September and May. Staff are expected to travel to (by air when needed) and attend and be available throughout the annual national conference, which is usually held the first weekend in August.

Compensation

The range for this full-time position is from $18 - $25 per hour.

Instructions for application

Send cover letter and résumé to Executive Director Jane A. Hamblin, 1200 Chambers Road, Suite 201, Columbus, OH 43212 or attach to an email sent to jhamblin@mortarboard.org. Questions in advance of an application are welcomed. Please email or call Jane at 614-488-4094.

Deadline for submissions is on or before May 15, 2019.

Be sure to review the Mortar Board website at www.mortarboard.org

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