Director of Annual Giving

Position Information

Position Information

Vacancy Number: S-00833 Position Title: Director of Annual Giving Classification Title: Senior Development Officer Department: Advancement Employment Type: Full-Time Duties and Responsibilities:
Director of Annual Giving

• Lead the conceptualization, planning, and implementation of dynamic initiatives to increase annual, renewable gifts to AUM from alumni, friends, and the business community focusing on direct mail, social media-based fundraising, student phone-a-thon, faculty/staff campaign, special event fundraising, giving clubs (i.e., Dean’s Clubs) and other means of giving.
• Solicit gifts and/or Dean’s Club memberships through person-to-person visits, group presentations, mailings, special event fundraising, and/or phone contacts.
• Makes calls to alumni and friends of Auburn University of Montgomery to build and cultivate relationships and solicit gifts.
• Moves donors along the donor continuum from annual giving to leadership annual giving level. Assists in the identification and enhancement of fundraising techniques designed to build and cultivate relationships among individuals, corporations, and foundations.
• Provide stewardship to include acknowledging and showing gratitude for donations/memberships either by letter, phone call, and/or participating in/attending events and functions for donors.
• Assists in the planning, organizing, and implementation of fundraising activities.
• Assists in the identification, cultivation and solicitation of gifts.
• Collaborates with development officers and other staff members on events, alumni/donor engagement, and stewardship efforts.
• Organizes information and prepares reports designed to identify fundraising opportunities and that supports planning and decision making regarding prospective donors.
• Participates in special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Serves as a liaison to campus constituencies as it relates to increasing private support.
• Serves as volunteer coordinator of alumni and donor development activities.
• May develop campaigns and/or presentation proposals related to funding priorities in order to keep top prospects informed, interested, involved and to meet development goals and objectives.
• Ensure necessary coordination to maintain validity of the donor database and prospect management system.
• Identify and integrate multiple philanthropic opportunities to build donor continuity and generosity with particular emphasis on addressing the goals of a comprehensive campaign.
• Reports to Associate Vice Chancellor of Advancement and keeps supervisor informed through regular meetings, reports, and updates; collaborate on joint prospects to achieve optimal results for the University and the donor.
• Promote the goodwill of AUM through participation and ongoing contact with internal and external individuals.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for attending evening and weekend University events as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of multiple advanced fundraising techniques
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations surrounding gifts/donations
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Excellent motivational skills
• Discernment skills
• Marketing skills
• Public Relations skills
• Ability to compile, review, and edit financial and related information
• Ability to listen and provide feedback
• Ability to coordinate major events
• Ability to cultivate and solicit donors
• Ability to establish and maintain donor relations/stewardship activities
• Ability to coordinate development activities for athletics, assigned units, and special events

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or related discipline and 3-5 years of related experience. Job Open Date: 12/17/2021 This posting will remain open until closed: Yes Job Close Date: Salary Band: 108 Special Instructions to Applicants:
Auburn University at Montgomery reserves the right once interviewing has begun to stop accepting applications.

About the University/College
Located in Alabama’s vibrant state capital, Auburn University at Montgomery is a fast-growing university on the rise. Don’t just take our word for it: The Princeton Review rates us as one of the best colleges in the Southeast, while U.S. News & World Report recently ranked us No. 22 among regional universities in the South for the quality of undergraduate teaching and 38th among all public institutions in the region.

Auburn University at Montgomery is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity; therefore, we encourage applications from historically underrepresented groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Quick Link https://www.jobs.aum.edu/postings/5231 Position Profile Link Applicant Documents
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