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Institutional Advancement Associate - Midwest

Hillsdale College -
Hillsdale, MI

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Record keeping
Confidential information handling

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Position Title

Institutional Advancement Associate - Midwest

Job Description

Job Summary

The Institutional Advancement Associate identifies contacts, meets, and develops relationships with major donors. The incumbent of this position is responsible for soliciting donors’ support and keeping them up-to-date on the College.

This opportunity will have a focus on the Midwest Region, with emphasis on MN/WI

Essential Job Functions

Send hand-written letters to Hillsdale supporters requesting a visit with them.

Make phone calls and send emails to Hillsdale supporters to set up personal visits with them.

Meet face-to-face with major donors in their homes/business/for meals. (150+ meetings/year). These meetings are meant to inform donors about the college, thank them for their support, and develop a long-term relationship with the college.

Send follow-up letters, emails, and phone calls to thank donors for meeting, providing additional information about the College and its giving options.

Send occasional notes, emails, and phone calls to maintain a connection with donors, including holiday greeting cards to all priority prospects.

Interact with and host donors and visitors of the College at various on-campus and off-campus events.

Provide Hillsdale campus tours to interested individuals who visit the college.

Facilitate gifts, scholarship agreements, pledges, trusts and annuities, stock transfers, estate gifts, real property gifts (appraisals), real estate gifts.

Maintain donor information by recording donor interactions in Call Reports to be entered in the CRM database.

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience

This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree; or a combination of education, training or experience, which fulfills the needs of the College. Two years of experience in fundraising is preferred.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Other Skills

Ability to adapt to various personalities.

Ability to socialize and convey the Mission of the College.

Possess excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions

Ability to express ideas effectively.

Ability to keep calm and remain personable under pressure.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Possess excellent organizational skills.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Ability to listen and accurately record details following a meeting.

Physical Demands

Personal Characteristics

The Institutional Advancement Associate interacts with College donors and the entire Hillsdale audience. A neat appearance and a pleasant relationship that is supportive of the College mission are essential. This relationship needs to be pleasant, supportive, and professional, while maintaining confidentiality as needed.

Code of Commitment

Be a good representative of Hillsdale College to promote the liberal arts, the College’s original Articles of Association and operating principles stated in the Staff Code of Commitment. The Mission Statement should be considered in all aspects of the position.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

S279P

Open Date

05/22/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled

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