Engagement Specialist - Ohio State University

About the role

The Engagement Specialist works collaboratively as a member of The Ohio State University Individual Philanthropic Strategy team. The role involves soliciting gifts and providing related stewardship in conjunction with The Ohio State University. The Engagement Specialist also implements strategic engagement opportunities through proactive and reactive outreach to alumni, family, and friends.

Responsibilities

• Create unique engagements through an omnichannel approach (inbound/outbound phone, email, text, web chat).
• Work closely with the Engagement Center Manager to execute strategy and provide comprehensive support for broad-based fundraising, including annual solicitations and special projects for all fundraising.
• Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of the philanthropic priorities to effectively present a case for support.
• Take timely and strategic steps in moving prospects through the gift cycle of identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Aid and/or lead in short- and long-range strategic planning activities to create and implement fundraising goals and objectives.
• Make effective use of the university's prospect management database and other institutional resources to ensure appropriate management of donors, prospects, alumni, and volunteers in coordination with university objectives.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with energy and enthusiasm. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills including written and verbal; ability to present ideas clearly and concisely.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Demonstrate capacity to manage relationships with colleagues, Ohio State partners, prospects, alumni, and current donors to achieve effective results, including the achievement of specific and measurable goals.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to set clear priorities and manage time well; the ability to work independently and make sound judgments about prospects, project management responsibilities, and all other areas of performance without close day-to-day supervision.
• Exercising discretion at all times and able to keep confidential all data related to The Ohio State University and its constituents.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Non-Profit Management, Business, Sports Management, Marketing, Public Affairs, or a related field from an accredited college or university.

Benefits

Competitive pay plus bonus potential, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.