Assistant Director, Annual Philanthropy

Assistant Director, Annual Philanthropy

Job no: 529757
Work type: Officer of Administration
Location: Eugene, OR
Categories: Development

Department: University Advancement
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $50,000 - $56,500 per year
Compensation Band: OS-OA04-Fiscal Year 2021-2022
FTE: 1.0
Application Review Begins

July 25, 2022; position open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants

Please submit the following with your online application:

• A cover letter in which you clearly describe how your knowledge, skills, and abilities prepare you for the job responsibilities and requirements outlined in the job announcement.
  
• A resume of your educational and professional work experience.
  
  Please Note: We may contact applicants who meet the minimum requirements in the job posting to request additional information for the next stage of review.
  Department Summary
  
  University Advancement (UA) supports the University of Oregon's (UO) mission of providing exceptional teaching, discovery, and service by strategically positioning the university to create awareness, build long-term relationships, and secure resources that increase understanding and further its aims. The division consists of approximately 200 employees primarily working out of Eugene, with offices in Portland and Bend. We are committed to fostering equity and inclusion in a welcoming, safe, and respectful environment that recognizes the value of all members of our community.
  
  The Office of Development as part of University Advancement has a mission to maximize philanthropic impact at the University of Oregon. We do this by identifying, connecting, and engaging alumni and friends around the globe with their passions to advance the vision and priorities of the university.
  
  The Annual Philanthropy Program (APP) is focused on creating and encouraging robust philanthropic activity early in the donor pipeline. The program helps the UO identify the next generation of philanthropic leaders by bringing in new donors and ensuring that existing donors have a positive experience, so they are motivated to give consistently and move to the next level of giving. This innovative team leads the UO's efforts in implementing best practices in identifying, acquiring, retaining, and reactivating over 30,000 donors annually, and works to secure gifts under $25,000 through various traditional and emerging efforts. As a centralized fundraising program, Annual Philanthropy works closely with colleagues across campus to provide expertise and high-level strategic planning that promotes a healthy donor pipeline and ensures fundraising priorities are well represented to the broader UO community.
  Position Summary
  
  Reporting to the Director of Annual Philanthropy, the Assistant Director of Annual Philanthropy is primarily responsible for the oversight and management of a productive and successful Student Donor Experience Ambassador (SDXA) program, management of email marketing campaigns, administration of the crowdfunding platform, DuckFunder, and assisting in various other mass solicitation efforts to support the overarching goals of the Annual Philanthropy team.
  
  Working closely with the director and the associate director, this position participates in strategic planning sessions, incorporates emerging trends into current efforts, and effectively manages multiple ongoing projects. This position also works with campus partners in academics, arts, and athletics, to create comprehensive solicitation calendars and ensure UO branding is consistent and cohesive across all outreaches.
  
  This position works a flexible schedule with the ability to work evenings. This position may be eligible for hybrid or mostly remote work, with regular visits to the Eugene campus, and can be located in Eugene or Portland.
  Minimum Requirements
  
  
• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of skills and experience.
  
• One year of experience in annual giving, development, marketing, communications, or related field.
  Professional Competencies
  
  
• Knowledge of emerging trends in higher education fundraising.
  
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to write solicitations.
  
• Goal-oriented and able to effectively manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously under varying deadlines.
  
• Demonstrated understanding of data segmentation, how to interpret result reporting and analytics, and the ability to utilize these to make strategic plans.
  
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills with the ability to motivate and mentor others.
  
• Customer service experience working with the public in a professional manner.
  
• Proficient computer skills and adept at learning new software.
  
• Strong organizational and high attention to detail skills.
  
• Ability to interact, communicate, and work effectively with individuals, recognizing and respecting the many and varied identities of each person.
  
• Commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  Preferred Qualifications
  
  
• Higher education fundraising experience, preferably in a call center or managing student experience officers/ambassadors.
  
• Previous management, including hiring and training, of student employees.
  
• Experience with Advance, iModules/Anthology, Scalefunder, RNL EverTrue, Salesloft, and/or Adobe Creative Suite.
  
  FLSA Exempt: Yes
  
  All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background inquiry.
  
  University of Oregon students and employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. For additional information see: https://coronavirus.uoregon.edu/vaccine.
  
  The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits.
  
  The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.
  
  UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Office of Civil Rights Compliance, or to the Office for Civil Rights. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed on the statement of non-discrimination.
  
  In compliance with federal law, the University of Oregon prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and services. The Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://clery.uoregon.edu/annual-campus-security-and-fire-safety-report.
  
  
  
  To apply, visit https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/529757/assistant-director-annual-philanthropy
  
  
  
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