Leadership Annual Giving Officer

Position Title Leadership Annual Giving Officer Position Number 066161 Department University Advancement-VC - 500000 Description of University
Appalachian State University, in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls about 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors. Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Three or more years of successful experience in sales or fundraising
• Ability to understand the needs and interests of potential donors and donors in order to develop relationships between them and college or University
• Interest in all aspects of education and a dedication to promoting Appalachian's fundraising priorities through developing excellent relationships with faculty, senior leaders, trustees, alumni, volunteers, and the advancement office team
• One to two years experience in making cold calls as well as the ability to develop cultivation and solicitation strategies
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated record of successfully completing assignments
• Must be willing to work evenings, some weekends, and travel up to 40% of the time
• Ability to manage competing priorities consulting with supervisor as necessary and meet tight deadlines

License/Certification Required Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding alumni, corporate partners, parents, and friends of the institution capable of making gifts of $1,000 or more.
• Implement new strategies to acquire new Dean's Club members.
• Help grow Annual Giving donors into future Major Gift Donors.
• Develop a pipeline to meet increasing annual fundraising goals by working with the Office of Prospect Management and Research to identify, cultivate and solicit major gift and leadership annual giving prospects who are capable of contributing to the Walker College of Business.
• Work with supervisor to recommend and implement cultivation and solicitation strategies for individual prospects.
• Under supervision, prepare written proposals to solicit prospects for gifts in support of the University; use of persuasive language to promote visionary gift opportunities.
• Have the ability to follow procedures in coordination with the Office of Gift Processing to ensure effective collecting, recording, accounting, acknowledgment and follow-up on all gifts.
• Work collaboratively with administration, faculty, center directors, volunteers, advisory board members, and other advancement staff as appropriate.
• As appropriate, refer donors and potential donors to other development staff members.
• Monthly contact reports, moves and prospect management activities must be recorded.
• Frequent travel is a priority in this position requiring flexibility in work hours to include evenings and travel as needed to accomplish objectives and satisfy goals.

Suggested Salary Range Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Physical Demands of Position Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach required documents:
Cover Letter
Resume
List a minimum of 3 professional references in the application or attach a List of References with Contact Information AA/EEO Statement
Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

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Diversity and Inclusion at Appalachian
We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.

We understand that the successful implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence is the responsibility of the entire university community, including alumni and official university governing bodies. A diverse campus community supports an influx of broad and distinct ideas that increase learning opportunities and strengthen the impact of our community as we work collectively to achieve a just experience for all.

We actively encourage, support, and promote a global mindset and an equitable environment where all will know that they belong and are safe to express their culture, identity, values, ideas, opinions, and creativity. We are committed to creating a culture of equity opportunity for all, one that has an expectation of fairness, justice, and equity-minded practice at all levels of the university community. Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/30507