Assistant Director of Annual Giving

Department 3548

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years of work experience in fundraising, philanthropy or similar field.
• Excellent organization, goal setting, attention to detail and written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly skilled with industry-specific technology, marketing and communication.
• Strong work ethic with an ability to work independently and within a larger team.
• Demonstrated ability and experience collaborating with colleagues to understand their goals and translate them into meaningful fundraising messaging.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• Three or more years of experience in annual giving fundraising, preferably in higher education.
• Experience with data management and/or project management.
• Ability to produce marketing plans and print and electronic materials for fundraising and stewardship purposes.
• Experience in volunteer or peer-to-peer fundraising, and/or direct mail.
• Goal-oriented and results-focused.

Unless otherwise required by an applicable collective bargaining agreement, all minimum, additional, and desired qualifications are preferred. Qualifications, degrees, and/or experience deemed comparable and/or equivalent by Oakland University may be considered.

About the Role

The Assistant Director of Annual Giving provides the implementation and coordination of the Oakland University Fund Drive (faculty, staff, retiree giving campaign), yearly direct mail campaigns, the Parent Program, and student initiatives such as the Senior Class Gift, Senior Tower Climb, and Student Philanthropy Committee. The position also manages a small focused Leadership Annual Giving donor portfolio and handles specialized operational tasks, such as memorial bench procurement and providing Giving Day support.