Advancement Associate

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas. As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education. NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers. NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success. Reporting to the Executive Director of Advancement, the Advancement Associate is a key member of the Advancement/Foundation team and will support the fundraising activities that generate necessary funds to achieve the overall advancement initiatives of NorthWest Arkansas Community College and NWACC Foundation. The Advancement Associate will support fundraising efforts in areas of annual giving, major gifts, scholarships, alumni relations, corporate relations, planned giving and other areas as assigned. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Make personal solicitation calls on active donors, alumni, corporations, and other potential donors. Inform potential contributors of the needs of NWACC and encourage gifts to scholarships, endowments, annual fund, and projects. Assure appropriate acknowledgment and stewardship of contributions. Plans, coordinates, and manages event execution for the annual Plant a Seed Soiree, Scholarship Celebration, and other events and Foundation activities as needed. Assists with the delivery of bi-annual direct mail appeals, employee giving campaign, and alumni engagement strategy. Build and maintain good relationships with professional colleagues, donors, and community partners (alumni, faculty, staff, community partners and other friends of the College). Determines appropriate strategies for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors, plus appropriate follow-up within the college department, and the Advancement/Foundation Office. Assists in the management and effective use of the donor management system - Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT and ensures all donor and prospective donor data is maintained and protected. Act as a key liaison and provide guidance to College departments and student groups seeking to raise funds for projects or programs. Represents NWACC Advancement/Foundation Office at internal and external communities; continually builds and fosters partnerships within the community. Develops and disseminates communication materials such as brochures, special event marketing pieces, presentations, and reports. Assist in managing NWACC Foundation website, alumni community and social media pages Perform all functions with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality. Perform other duties as assigned. Rate of pay: $35,000 annualized Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of donor management system Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT preferred; ability to plan, organize and implement fundraising campaigns and build relationships with donors, alumni and community members; excellent organizational and planning skills; ability to participate as a team member; ability to handle confidential material; ability to adjust to change; ability to meet deadlines Physical Demands The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, talk or hear; regularly required to reach with hands and arms, taste or smell; occasionally required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Environmental Conditions The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree. Minimum of one to two years in fundraising and/or marketing experience with an understanding of fundraising principles and methodologies. Experience in Blackbaud preferred. Demonstrated success in identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors. NWACC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy.