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Annual Giving

The Annual Giving Specialist manages annual giving fundraising efforts for alumni, students, families, and friends across the University system, including annual receipt and participation goals; provides professional guidance and support for mail, phone and email solicitations to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward constituencies’ support on an annual basis; develops and implements strategies targeted at acquisition, retention, and reactivation of donors.

• Plan, implement, and manage fundraising initiatives, strategies, budgets, and programs
• Identify, solicit, cultivate, and steward prospects and donors
• Develop and manage selected fundraising activities, including direct mail, telemarketing, e-communications, personal solicitations, and event planning
• Manage specific annual giving programs for targeted audiences
• Work with University colleagues and volunteers to support and promote the broad-based fund-raising goals of the assigned unit as well as the University
• Develop and produce internal and external materials, proposals, solicitations, and reports
• Interact with University staff and administration
• Work with and manage vendors, staff, volunteers, donors, committees, and boards
• Coordinate and participate in various meetings and professional activities
• Develop and strengthen relationships with alumni and friends of the University
• May assume responsibility for office operations, as necessary
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Level:

– Advanced Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas/applications. Applies knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field to decision-making and problem–solving. Works under minimum supervision on varied and sometimes difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor or subject matter experts on unusual matters. May lead others or a team in completion of complex assignments. Interprets and communicates information clearly, accurately, and persuasively. Researches and tries new approaches when solving difficult or novel problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor or mentor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems, with supervisor oversight
– Researches and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on more difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally and externally within working unit and the University
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Promotes open communication in a manner that builds relationships among team members
– Applies appropriate strategies for managing conflict; negotiate reasonable compromises; propose and evaluate possible solutions
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 10
• Minimum – $61,800.00
• MidPoint – $75,700.00
• Maximum – $89,600.00