Stetson University
The Director of Annual Giving is responsible for leading a comprehensive annual giving program.
This includes mass solicitation for the purpose of donor acquisition, and donor retention of alumni, parents, staff, faculty, and friends.
This role will be a lead strategist and management role for direct mail, digital giving, and other annual giving initiatives for Stetson University, as well as grow the donor pipeline and cultivate leadership donors.
The Director reports to the Executive Director of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving and will supervise an Associate Director and Assistant Director.
This position may also assist the Annual Fund staff at the College of Law in Gulfport and athletics, on a case-by-case basis.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND
Responsibilities:
Employment duties will include, but not be limited to:
Manages and coordinates the strategy and priorities of the Annual Giving office, including all mass solicitation campaigns, staff, and budgetProvides leadership for all direct mail, email, Stetson Giving Challenge, texting, social media giving campaigns, and crowdfunding initiatives to achieve fundraising goalsEvaluates all solicitation efforts and donor behavior to adjust solicitation strategy for improved ROI, donor retention, and donor conversionPartners with Development Marketing and Alumni Engagement to create an annual solicitation calendar that has a consistent brand, with the goal of acquiring new donors and upgrading annual giving donorsCollaborates with the Executive Director to create an annual plan regarding solicitation, budget, goals, and establish desired outcomesAt the direction of the Vice President or Executive Director, collaborates with the Development team at the College of Law and athleticsPlans and oversees a campus-wide annual giving challenge, using all members of the Annual Giving teamIdentification, qualification, cultivation, and solicitation of leadership annual giving prospects to create and grow a pipeline of major gift donorsCollaborates with Donor Relations on Annual Giving stewardshipPartners with the Director of Alumni Engagement on fundraising initiatives from alumni of Stetson, and special projects like Senior Week, Commencement, and HomecomingPartners with the Director of Alumni Engagement on providing staff direction for social media content that features giving campaigns and alumni donor spotlightsEvaluates and, when applicable, executes new activities using new technology, advanced customization for specific audiences, and enhanced digital strategiesPerforms other site and position specific functions as assignedStrong interpersonal skills, written and oral communication skills, and organizational skillsAbility to communicate effectively and work as a team with a wide variety of university constituenciesStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsStrong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and the expression of these values in building communityProficiency with Microsoft Office suiteRequires occasional work outside regular office hoursBachelor's degree requiredTwo to four years of fundraising and/or marketing, and management experienceIdeal Candidate
Qualifications:
Knowledge of fundraising principles, methods, and standardsPositive, creative, and energetic personalityExperience with The Raiser's Edge or another donor- based databaseKeeps current with best practices and newly emerging technologyMust possess and maintain a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record as determined by the University's auto insurance carrier.
Salary Grade:
9About the Company:
Stetson University.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
This includes mass solicitation for the purpose of donor acquisition, and donor retention of alumni, parents, staff, faculty, and friends.
This role will be a lead strategist and management role for direct mail, digital giving, and other annual giving initiatives for Stetson University, as well as grow the donor pipeline and cultivate leadership donors.
The Director reports to the Executive Director of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving and will supervise an Associate Director and Assistant Director.
This position may also assist the Annual Fund staff at the College of Law in Gulfport and athletics, on a case-by-case basis.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND
Responsibilities:
Employment duties will include, but not be limited to:
Manages and coordinates the strategy and priorities of the Annual Giving office, including all mass solicitation campaigns, staff, and budgetProvides leadership for all direct mail, email, Stetson Giving Challenge, texting, social media giving campaigns, and crowdfunding initiatives to achieve fundraising goalsEvaluates all solicitation efforts and donor behavior to adjust solicitation strategy for improved ROI, donor retention, and donor conversionPartners with Development Marketing and Alumni Engagement to create an annual solicitation calendar that has a consistent brand, with the goal of acquiring new donors and upgrading annual giving donorsCollaborates with the Executive Director to create an annual plan regarding solicitation, budget, goals, and establish desired outcomesAt the direction of the Vice President or Executive Director, collaborates with the Development team at the College of Law and athleticsPlans and oversees a campus-wide annual giving challenge, using all members of the Annual Giving teamIdentification, qualification, cultivation, and solicitation of leadership annual giving prospects to create and grow a pipeline of major gift donorsCollaborates with Donor Relations on Annual Giving stewardshipPartners with the Director of Alumni Engagement on fundraising initiatives from alumni of Stetson, and special projects like Senior Week, Commencement, and HomecomingPartners with the Director of Alumni Engagement on providing staff direction for social media content that features giving campaigns and alumni donor spotlightsEvaluates and, when applicable, executes new activities using new technology, advanced customization for specific audiences, and enhanced digital strategiesPerforms other site and position specific functions as assignedStrong interpersonal skills, written and oral communication skills, and organizational skillsAbility to communicate effectively and work as a team with a wide variety of university constituenciesStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsStrong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and the expression of these values in building communityProficiency with Microsoft Office suiteRequires occasional work outside regular office hoursBachelor's degree requiredTwo to four years of fundraising and/or marketing, and management experienceIdeal Candidate
Qualifications:
Knowledge of fundraising principles, methods, and standardsPositive, creative, and energetic personalityExperience with The Raiser's Edge or another donor- based databaseKeeps current with best practices and newly emerging technologyMust possess and maintain a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record as determined by the University's auto insurance carrier.
Salary Grade:
9About the Company:
Stetson University.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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