Director of Annual Giving
- Employer
- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Oct 5, 2021
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Alumni Affairs
- Employment Level
- Executive
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Job Title
Director of Annual Giving
Agency
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Department
Institutional Advancement
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Corpus Christi, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Description:
The Director of Annual Giving, under direction of the Vice President of Development, is responsible for oversight of the annual giving program at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. The position will lead the University's efforts in developing and implementing strategies to increase both the number of philanthropic contributors and the total annual contributions. The Annual Giving program at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi represents all areas and initiatives across the University, with particular attention to the acquisition and retention of a broad base of alumni, faculty and staff, parents and grandparents, and friends of the University.
Responsibilities:
- Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward alumni, faculty and
staff, parents and grandparents, and friends of the University for
annual fund gifts in excess of $1,000.
- Develop, implement and evaluate annual campaigns for each
annual giving program (Annual Fund, President's Circle, Faculty and
Staff Giving, and Parents' Council).
- Plan and host events as needed for each annual giving
program.
- Manage all external annual giving relationships, including
vendors and other institutional partners for the successful
execution of the department's plan and achievement of its
goals.
- Coordinate with Advancement Services team to monitor and
evaluate the growth, cost effectiveness, return on investment and
productivity of all annual giving programs.
- Coordinate with the Executive Director of Alumni Relations to
support alumni relations events and programming.
- Coordinate with the Stewardship Coordinator for an effective
donor recognition plan for annual giving donors.
- Attend and assist at designated University and Institutional
Advancement events.
- Participate in key community organizations and attend key
community events as determined by University priorities and
departmental goals.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Masters degree in a related field
- Ten (10) years related work experience to include one to three
(1-3) years' experience in alumni relations, development,
fundraising or event management
- Additional education/experience may be used as a substitution
for the minimum requirements.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication
skills
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and manage details within the
broader vision of the University
- Ability to maintain clear, accurate records and timely
reports
- Willingness and ability to travel locally and work some night
and weekend hours as events dictate
Preferred Qualifications:
- Masters degree in a related field
- Three to five (3-5) years' experience in alumni relations,
development, fundraising, or event management
- Experience working in higher education
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.
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