Assistant Director of Annual Giving and Stewardship Manager Job Findlay area,Ohio USA,Non-Profit & Social Impact

Job Title

This posting is for a full-time exempt position. This position partners closely with the Director of Annual Giving to design and implement strategies that strengthen the annual giving pipeline, with a particular emphasis on cultivating and expanding the President's Leadership Society.

Core Responsibilities

Managing a portfolio of leadership annual giving prospects
Overseeing the Graduating Class Gift program
Executing high impact engagement initiatives such as the Scholarship Luncheon, giving days, and Thank a Donor Day
Collaborating extensively with Financial Aid and academic units to ensure alignment of endowment funding, effective stewardship, and clear communication with donors whose gifts support scholarships and endowed funds
Engaging University of Findlay supporters through diverse communication channels to deepen connection, inspire participation, and advance philanthropic growth

Essential Functions

Secure face to face and TEAMS visits with alumni, friends and other potential donors focused on leadership annual giving with special emphasis on securing President's Leadership Society donors.

Serve as project manager for University of Findlay Giving Days in coordination with Director of Annual Giving working closely with internal and external partners. Managing a variety of high-profile donor-related events including:
Scholarship Luncheon, Day of Giving, Thank a Donor Day and the President's Leadership Society.

Work with the Director of Annual Giving to plan and implement annual stewardship and cultivation plans, additional special campaigns aimed at increasing alumni participation and retention.

Establish and manage an integrated donor relations and stewardship plan that includes tracking processes regarding acknowledgment, donor recognition, endowed funds, on-going communications and continued cultivation of past and current major donors to enhance their relationship with UF.

Manage the day to day endowment stewardship process, including but not limited to: collaborating with gift officers on endowment proposals, gift agreements and reports, setting up and maintaining records in Raiser's Edge, properly stewarding donors and answering donor questions.

Manage and execute the student philanthropy campaign, Graduating Class Gift, aimed at graduating seniors that fosters a culture of giving through a series of educational events, service opportunities, and fundraising activities while managing University of Findlay student development officers and university advancement ambassadors.

Serve as a college development liaison.

Work closely with the Office of Financial Aid and college deans, among other campus constituencies to ensure that endowed funds are being properly spent and stewarded through the preparation of annual endowment reports for internal and external constituencies.

Manage and execute annual giving campaigns while serving as a liaison for on and off campus partners and groups, including regional events, Homecoming and Commencement Weekend.

Perform other duties deemed appropriate for the position.

Competencies

Willingness to ask individuals to donate
Knowledge of social media platforms
Integrity
Attention to detail
Collaboration Skills
High level of communication
Flexible, strategic, and tenacious
Ability to solve problems

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time 12-month position, and general hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some evening and weekend work is required.

Travel

Some nights and weekends may be required. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license, and safe driving record.

Required

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree.
Two years of relevant experience.
Working knowledge of computers and computer software programs.

Preferred

Education and Experience

Three years of relevant experience.
Experience with Blackbaud's Raiser Edge or other relevant CRM software.
Experience in development and higher education or other non-profit.

Application Requirements

For optimal consideration of your applicant file, faculty applications must include a cover letter; current Resume or Curriculum Vitae; a statement of teaching philosophy; and the contact information for three professional references with your application. Staff applications must include a current Resume or Curriculum Vitae and cover letter with your application.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Findlay is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. It is the university's policy to prohibit discrimination…