Job Description:

The Class Giving Associate is a member of the Class Giving Team, which is charged with raising over $10M from over 15,000 donors per year for Brown from undergraduate alumni through the Brown Annual Fund. The incumbent will assist the team in the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of Brown Annual Fund prospects and volunteers. The Class Giving Associate works directly with the Director, Class Giving & Initiatives, and two Class Giving Officers, collaborating as necessary with other members of the Annual Giving and Advancement teams. This individual provides direct support to non-reunion volunteer committees, assists in the planning and implementation of Class Giving team events, provides analysis and prepares reporting for Class Giving staff, and manages a small cohort of participation-level volunteers through the annual fundraising process.

Brown University is committed to advancing diversity, inclusion, and equity and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

•  Minimum of 2 years of experience in a related field such as fundraising, higher education, nonprofits, sales, customer service, and volunteer management. 

Required Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills; must be a “self-starter” with the ability to work independently and also as a member of a collaborative team.

• Excellent computer skills including, but not limited to, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, electronic mail and calendars, and Google suite of products that support high-level fundraising. 

• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills. Must be detail-oriented and able to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Must possess creativity, motivation, and superior problem-solving skills. 

• Ability to work occasional nights and weekends, as well as travel as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a higher education or non-profit setting

• Experience with database tools

• Experience with audio/visual and presentation platforms (Zoom, Microsoft Teams or WebEx, PowerPoint, etc.)

Job Competencies

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion as well as an understanding of the contributions a diverse workforce brings to the workplace.

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Initiative and ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a team

• Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills as well as proofreading ability; must be able to communicate with multiple University constituencies. 

• Creativity, motivation, and superior problem-solving skills.

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume with their application. All offers of employment are contingent upon a completed criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.

Recruiting Start Date:

2024-07-15

Job Posting Title:

Class Giving Associate

Department:

Advancement

Grade:

Grade 8

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Position Work Location:

Hybrid Eligible

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

Still Have Questions?

If you have any questions you may contact [email protected].

EEO Statement:

Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.

As an EEO/AA employer, Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, and caste, which is protected by our University policies.