Administrative Positions

This person will assist and participate in the multi-faceted work of raising funds for the College and shall report to the Vice President of Advancement. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

Fund Raiser
·        Solicit donors
·        50% of the week spent on donor visits
·        Cultivate and maintain relationships with approximately 50 donors
·        Develop and execute an annual plan for each donor
·        Work with the Alumni
·        Oversee collection and recording of alumni status changes in data base
·        Communicate pertinent alumni information to marketing for publication
·        Meet with Alumni Committee twice a year
·        Assist the Alumni Committee with planning Homecoming event
·        Assist in planning graduation event to welcome new grads into the Alumni program

Parent Group
·        Facilitate and support the fundraising efforts and event planning of the Parent Group
·        Assist the Parent Group with communication

Events – assist in planning and executing of:
·        Homecoming
·        President’s Gala
·        Christmas at Crown
·        Scholarship Luncheon

Church Relations
·        Visit one church per month
·        Promote Crown Tuition Grant Program

Writing
·        Assist in grant research and the writing of proposals and grants
·        Produce a formal annual report
·        Compose letters, newsletters and articles for campus publication

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

·        Demonstrated ability to raise funds through cultivated donor relations, new donors, solicitation to foundations and corporations
·        Ability to engage an audience
·        Excellent people skills
·        High Energy
·        Able to manage and execute multiple tasks with excellence and efficiency
·        Ability to understand culture and context of pastors, alumni, donors and parents
·        Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
·        Excellent communication skills both written and spoken
·        Ability to file and retrieve information in an efficient manner
·        Be in agreement with the Crown College Statement of Faith and Community Covenant

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

·        Bachelor’s degree
·        3 to 5 years working in the advancement field, preferably in higher education that directly resulted in major gifts
·        Possess and maintain a current Class C Driver’s License

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

·        Experience with planned giving
·        Experience in grant and proposal writing resulting in major gifts
·        Experience in collecting data and writing annual reports for donor gifts
·        Demonstrated ability in taking donors through Moves Management resulting in increased gifts
·        Experience in regaining lapsed donors
·        Working knowledge of E-tapestry

[Full-time]

The Director of Marketing & Media Relations is responsible for building an overall marketing plan as well as managing the tactical marketing functions of the organization, including the development and management of marketing strategies which aid in the growth of the institution.  The Director of Marketing & Media Relations also guides and participates in promotional activities and opportunities.

The Director of Marketing & Media Relations shall:

• Manage the Marketing & Media Relations department.
• Plan, organize and prepare a budget for new promotion efforts.
• Lead the development and maintenance of the College marketing program.
• Collect, analyze and interpret data on current and prospective students.
• Develop and execute new marketing strategies.
• Serve as Editor-in-Chief of the College's promotional magazine.

Required Skills, Education and Experience:

• Skilled in following strategic competencies; market analysis and company position; brand identity; competitive analysis; development and launch of new strategic advertisement; marketing communications; promotional marketing; and interactive/new media promotional applications.
• Skilled in the following tactical competencies:  conference exhibits; press releases; lead generation and coordination; logistical planning; web page management.
• Experience in developing goals and written strategic marketing plans as well as experience in building and implementing creative marketing programs.
• Bachelor's degree in business or marketing or similar discipline.
• Five years of marketing experience and three years in higher education management, preferred
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Be in agreement with the Crown College Missiona Statement, Statement of Faith and Community Covenant.