Position Number: 006786
Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in business, public relations, communications, marketing, humanities or related field from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and four years of professional annual giving or directly related experience. Experience in a university setting is highly preferred.
Job Description SummaryThe University of South Alabama's department of Advancement Services is seeking to hire an Associate Director, Annual Giving. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.
Essential Functions- Develops, implements, and assesses a comprehensive strategic plan for annual giving programs targeted toward priority constituencies including alumni, parents, employees, and friends of the University.
- Executes multi-channel campaigns including direct mail, email, social media, video, peer-to-peer campaigns, text messaging, personal solicitations, and others as appropriate.
- Recruits and manages fundraising volunteers.
- Collaborates with colleagues in University Department, Medical Affairs Development, Marketing and Communications, and others across campus to develop and coordinate annual giving programs.
- Identifies, develops, and implements effective segmentation strategies.
- Sets and achieves goals for gifts, donors, and dollars raised with direction from the Associate Vice President of University Development and Annual Giving.
- Identifies, cultivates, and personally solicits high level annual donors.
- Assesses effectiveness of appeals, identifies opportunities for growth, and reports results.
- Serves as University's liaison with the United Way of Southwest Alabama in planning and executing the annual employee campaign.
- Regular and prompt attendance.
- Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required.
- Related duties as required.
