Annual Giving Officer

This position is fully in-person (not remote or hybrid).

About the role

Under the supervision of the Senior Director of Development, the Annual Giving Officer is responsible for implementing and managing annual giving initiatives designed to increase donor participation and philanthropic support for Johnson C. Smith University. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Participate in development and execution of annual giving campaigns
• Manage annual fund donors and prospects
• Support Giving Day, reunion giving, direct mail, email, and digital campaigns
• Collaborate with Alumni Relations
• Implement donor acquisition, retention, reactivation, and upgrade strategies
• Maintain CRM records
• Prepare donor communications and reports
• Assist with stewardship and pledge tracking
• Meet annual fundraising goals
• Support fundraising events
• Assist with advancement initiatives
• Collaborate with campus partners
• Perform related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Two to four years of experience in fundraising, annual giving, alumni relations, marketing, sales, communications, or related fields

Finalists for this position are subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.