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Peer to Peer Fundraising

The Peer-to-Peer Gift Officer manages the fundraising efforts for participants, volunteers, community organizers, and/or K-12 school leaders and administrators in order to implement annual fundraising programs; provides guidance, training, and leadership in implementing best practices and continuous improvement in fundraising, marketing, branding, volunteer recruitment and activation, and social media promotion to peer-to-peer donors and prospects in their assigned college or unit; develops annual goal setting and fundraising plans for assigned unit; identifies, cultivates and solicits peer-to-peer donors and prospects in support of the college or unit fundraising goals; represents the academic unit and University in public settings to educate peer-to-peer participants and leaders on the impact of participating within the fundraising enterprise.

• Develop and execute plans for the evaluation, cultivation, and solicitation of major peer-to-peer gift prospects
• Identify, cultivate, steward, and solicit participation and contributions through strategic relationships; connect with potential donors via email, social media, and in-person interactions
• Effectively articulate the mission, priorities, and values of the institution to inspire, empower, and activate participants to fundraise on behalf of the University; mobilize networks and generate enthusiasm for crowd participation in campaigns; serve as an ambassador for the University
• Design and implement comprehensive stewardship strategies to acknowledge contributions, deepen engagement, and increase donor retention; cultivate returning donors to maximize long-term fundraising outcomes
• Identify and align University strengths with donor interests; build and manage a portfolio of peer-to-peer fundraising prospects
• Recruit, train, and support volunteers and fundraising participants; provide guidance on best practices and strategies to help them effectively engage their networks and achieve fundraising goals
• Develop and deliver training materials, curricula, and resources related to strategic advancement initiatives and the management of participants
• Plan, promote, and execute peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns, including crowdfunding initiatives, giving days, digital campaigns, and student-led efforts
• Develop and implement targeted messaging for donor groups to increase engagement, participation, and giving
• Leverage social media and digital platforms to share compelling stories; build community and drive awareness
• Monitor and analyze campaign performance using engagement metrics and fundraising data; evaluate campaign effectiveness and adjust strategies to optimize results
• Research and implement new peer-to-peer fundraising trends, platforms, and engagement tactics to enhance innovation and campaign effectiveness
• May supervise staff including responsibilities related to hiring, onboarding, performance management, and professional development

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 – $65,508.00
• MidPoint – $80,244.00
• Maximum – $94,980.00