Le Moyne College

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About Le Moyne College: Le Moyne College, located in Syracuse, N.Y., is an independent college established by the Jesuits in 1946 to provide students with a values-based, comprehensive academic program designed to foster intellectual excellence and preparation for a life of leadership and service. Today, Le Moyne has evolved into a nationally acclaimed college of liberal arts and sciences that draws students from across the U.S. and abroad. Our Mission: Le Moyne College is a diverse learning community that strives for academic excellence in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition through its comprehensive programs rooted in the liberal arts and sciences. Its emphasis is on education of the whole person and on the search for meaning and value as integral parts of the intellectual life. Le Moyne College seeks to prepare its members for leadership and service in their personal and professional lives to promote a more just society. Le Moyne College aims to advance the values of diversity and inclusiveness at the college. To do this, Le Moyne seeks scholars and professionals who bring innovation, creativity, and impact to the campus, and who bring greater depth, breadth, and diversity to our campus community. POSITION SUMMARY The Associate Director of Donor Relations plays a key leadership role in advancing the College’s stewardship, recognition, and impact reporting efforts. Reporting to the Senior Director of Alumni & Donor Relations, this position leads the design and execution of thoughtful, donor-centered strategies that strengthen relationships with benefactors, reinforce the value of philanthropy, and enhance the overall donor experience. The Associate Director manages stewardship for endowed and major gifts, oversees the College’s donor recognition systems, develops compelling impact communications, and partners closely with colleagues in Advancement, Finance, Academic Affairs, and the President’s Office. The ideal candidate is a strong writer, a strategic thinker, and a skilled project manager with an appreciation for the mission, values, and priorities of a Jesuit institution. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Job duties specific to this position: Stewardship & Impact Reporting Lead the full cycle of stewardship for endowed and major gifts, ensuring donors receive accurate, timely, and personally meaningful updates. Manage the annual endowment and scholarship reporting process, including financial summaries, narrative content, and custom donor communications. Collaborate with Financial Services to verify fund performance and ensure accuracy of reporting. Develop impact stories and donor features that highlight the transformative power of philanthropy. Partner with the Major Gifts and Annual Giving teams to craft stewardship plans for priority initiatives and campaigns. Acknowledgment & Recognition Oversee acknowledgment processes for high-level gifts, including drafting and coordinating personalized letters, celebration packages, and leadership-level acknowledgments. Maintain the College’s inventory of named spaces, endowed funds, and recognition opportunities, ensuring accuracy across print, digital, and physical platforms. Manage donor recognition installations, signage projects, and opportunities for naming dedications. Ensure consistency in donor recognition standards and compliance with institutional policies. Events & Donor Engagement Plan and execute donor recognition events such as scholarship celebrations, dedications, receptions, and other mission-centered touchpoints. Develop event materials, remarks, briefings, signage, and follow-up communications. Partner with the Senior Director to support stewardship for the Magis Society and other high-level donor groups. Project Management & Collaboration Serve as project lead for major donor communications pieces, including the Year in Review, impact booklets, and stewardship campaigns. Work collaboratively across the Advancement division and with cross-campus partners to ensure alignment and excellence in donor-facing efforts. Maintain accurate donor data in the CRM and ensure integrity of stewardship records, reporting histories, and recognition details. Job expectations for all Le Moyne College employees: Demonstrates and role-models all of Le Moyne’s mission-based competencies (collaboration, communication, diversity, integrity, leadership and service) in every interaction with all community members and external parties. Strengthen digital literacy skills through education and the application of digital technologies in order to effectively engage in information gathering, utilization and data management while promoting a security culture. Supports cura personalis by treating all individuals with dignity, professionalism and kindness. Promotes cura apostolica by aligning professional goals, objectives, and performance with college’s strategic goals. Demonstrates excellent work attendance, reliability and work ethic. Attends and actively participates in required meetings and training sessions. Complies and adheres to all of Le Moyne’s established policies, procedures and codes of conduct at all times, including all health and safety requirements and regulations, to promote desired behavior and build awareness. Must complete all required federal, state, institution and department trainings. Engages in a planned program of professional development. Continually maintains skills and knowledge relative to the position and technology industry including best practice, evolving operational requirements, and industry trends. Performs a variety of related duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree. Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in donor relations, communications, or advancement, preferably in higher education or a mission-driven nonprofit. Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to craft personalized, compelling, and high-quality donor communications. Strong project management skills and demonstrated ability to handle multiple complex projects with deadlines. High level of attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. Ability to build strong collaborative relationships with colleagues across departments. Experience with donor databases/CRMs (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, etc.) is preferred. Familiarity with endowment or scholarship fund management is preferred. Experience producing impact reports, donor recognition installations, or special-event communications is preferred. Knowledge of or experience within a Jesuit or mission-based institution is preferred. Standard office environment with flexibility for some evening/weekend events. Occasional local travel for meetings and events. Additional Information: Le Moyne Benefits 403(b) Retirement contribution- (9.5% Employer match) Generous tuition coverage Health insurance options- (Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts) Health Savings Accounts- (Partially Employer funded) Basic Life & AD&D Insurance- (Employer paid) Short and Long Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid) Supplemental Life & AD&D Insurance Voluntary benefits- (Legal, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Pet Insurance etc.) 12 paid holidays Generous time off package 35 hour work week Pay Range: $62,500 - $68,000 annually Equal Employment Opportunity Le Moyne College prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship & immigration or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Le Moyne makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. Application Instructions: To apply for this position please click the 'Apply Now' button and submit the required materials for consideration: * Cover letter outlining your interest in the position * Current resume * Contact information for 3 professional references Le Moyne College Mission Le Moyne College is a diverse learning community that strives for academic excellence in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition through its comprehensive programs rooted in the liberal arts and sciences. Its emphasis is on education of the whole person and on the search for meaning and value as integral parts of the intellectual life. Le Moyne College seeks to prepare its members for leadership and service in their personal and professional lives to promote a more just society. Le Moyne College aims to advance the values of diversity and inclusiveness at the college. To do this, Le Moyne seeks scholars and professionals who bring innovation, creativity, and impact to the campus, and who bring greater depth, breadth, and diversity to our campus community. Le Moyne College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, persons of color, and Jesuits to apply for employment.