Annual Fund Officer - Culver Fund

Location: Culver

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Culver Fund Officer directly oversees their assigned portfolio, solicits Annual Fund gifts, and is responsible for directing annual giving campaigns for multiple classes to support Culver's overall Annual Fund goal. Works with volunteers for the reunion and non-reunion class giving, coordinates work assignments and communications surrounding group projects with the Development Office, Alumni Office, and International Development. Additional responsibilities include constituent communication that involves emailing, extensive phone work, impeccably written communication, and stewardship.

The Culver Fund Officer must be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes limited travel, and at times, extensive nights and weekend assignments.

Successfully manage all constituents in fundraising portfolio by following the cultivation-solicitation-stewardship model.

Develop solicitation strategies with Development team. Work with Major Gift Officers to coordinate solicitation and recruitment strategies for key prospects.
Coordinate with Advancement Operations Team to ensure that gifts, pledges and updated donor information are accurately recorded in the database.
Coordinate solicitations (letters, brochures, honor rolls, etc.) for direct mail and email.
Schedule appointments/write contact reports when necessary.
Follow up with thank you letters and phone calls as well as any information requested by donors.
Attend and participate in events to build relationships with Culver Alumni and key constituents (i.e. homecoming, reunion, graduation, parents weekend, Culver Fund presentations, auctions).

Recruit, train, and manage class volunteers. Monitor progress towards fundraising goals.

Maintain frequent contact with volunteers through volunteer leadership meetings, correspondence and telephone. Encourage attendance to all Culver events.
Provide information and assistance; be available to volunteers to support their ability with recruitment, solicitations and assignments. Follow up with volunteers to ensure completion of assigned responsibilities.

Prepare and distribute call lists.

Collaborate with Alumni Office on planning of reunion weekend programs and recruiting class leadership.
Direct multiple class reunions and class gift campaigns for alumni. Develop fundraising goals and strategies to realize both leadership gifts and extensive class participation. Assist and plan for reunion activities for assigned reunion classes.
Strategize to encourage reunion gifts, attendance at the reunion, and recruitment of new volunteers.
Work in partnership with the Alumni Office on all reunion classes. Paying particular attention to the 50th reunion class; monetary goals and reunion attendance.

In addition to regular duties, the Culver Fund Officer is expected to participate in various clubs and activities, coach athletic teams, perform student supervisory and chaperone duties, and engage in other duties as may be assigned by the proper authorities.

REQUIREMENTS: A Bachelor's Degree and at least five years of relevant experience are required. The person in this position must perform their duties with the highest level of professionalism, with exceptional accuracy, discretion, attention to detail, and the ability to understand and verbally explain the value of a wide variety of gift types. Candidates must be computer proficient, be self-directed, and have excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

Grant writing experience and direct experience with Culver's summer or winter programs are highly desired qualifications.