Assistant Director of Annual Giving

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Annual Giving Management (70%)
  • Develop and execute annual giving initiatives that increase donor participation and philanthropic support.
  • Lead the planning and execution of university-wide annual giving campaigns, including Govs Give, GOVing Tuesday, Faculty and Staff Giving, and Student Giving initiatives.
  • Manage the Pave the Way Brick Campaign, including donor engagement, order coordination, and stewardship activities.
  • Partner with assigned colleges and university units to identify annual giving priorities and develop fundraising opportunities aligned with institutional goals.
  • Assist with donor segmentation, campaign planning, and annual giving strategy development.
  • Monitor annual giving performance metrics and recommend strategies to improve participation, donor retention, and fundraising results.
  • Collaborate with the Operations and Communications teams to develop and implement annual giving communications, stewardship initiatives, and campaign materials.
  • Provide leadership, oversight, and mentorship for Graduate Assistant involvement in student philanthropy initiatives.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
• Collaboration and Engagement (30%)
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Division of Alumni, Engagement and Philanthropy to support integrated fundraising initiatives.
  • Represent Annual Giving at university events, alumni programs, donor engagement activities, and other fundraising events as appropriate.
  • Coordinate stewardship and donor engagement opportunities that strengthen donor relationships and encourage continued philanthropic support.
  • Assist with sponsorship and volunteer engagement opportunities connected to annual giving initiatives.
  • Support special projects and other fundraising initiatives as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain meaningful donor and campus relationships.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of fundraising principles, donor stewardship, and annual giving best practices.
• Ability to analyze fundraising data and utilize reporting to inform strategy.
• Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, and exceptional customer service.
• Proficiency with CRM databases and Microsoft Office applications.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree.
• A minimum of one year of experience in fundraising, advancement, sales, marketing, business development, higher education, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of stakeholders to achieve common goals and objectives.
• Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends, and travel as required for fundraising and university events.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education, higher education advancement, or nonprofit fundraising.
• Experience managing fundraising campaigns and donor engagement initiatives.
• Knowledge of Blackbaud CRM or comparable fundraising databases.

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.