Manager of Annual Fund
Manager of Annual Fund
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$ 51132 - 58164
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Position Summary:
Reporting to the Vice President of Advancement the Manager of Annual Fund is responsible for overseeing the universitys annual giving efforts. This position is responsible for developing implementing and managing a comprehensive annual giving program that supports Adams State Universitys fundraising goals. The Manager plays a critical role in cultivating and soliciting annual gifts from alumni parents students faculty staff and friends with an emphasis on increasing participation revenue and donor retention. This position works closely within the Office of Advancement and University-wide units including academic departments athletics marketing and communications to engage internal and external audiences for annual support appeals.Specific Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Plan develop and implement a strategic plan of action with objectives timelines and evaluation plans for the annual giving program including identification cultivation and solicitation of annual gifts from alumni parents friends faculty and staff.
Design and conduct mass solicitation programs via direct mail email social media and online giving. Ensure gifts of this nature are renewed; implement monthly giving and mid-level donor programs.
Conduct the annual student Phonathon including collecting donations database updates solicitation scripts weekly results reports and following up on donor questions/issues raised during the calling process.
Coordinate the execution of annual giving day events (Adams State Giving Week Giving Tuesday Colorado Gives Day) providing strategic oversight of goal setting planning and implementation processes.
Collaborate closely with the Vice President of Advancement Foundation Executive Director and Athletic Director on annual giving initiatives.
Establish benchmarks and monitor progress for the annual giving program; produce regular comparative annual giving status reports and evaluate responses according to different criteria (segmentation class year participation rate etc.).
Work with University-wide units including academic departments athletics and marketing and communications to coordinate annual giving efforts.
Utilize best practices and innovative approaches to inspire ongoing donor engagement and maximize annual revenue.
Utilize donor data and analytics to assess program performance identify trends optimize fundraising efforts and build strategies for moving donors to higher giving levels.
Collaborate with the Foundation Manager of Operations to maintain a comprehensive donor database to track giving history preferences and engagement activities.
Prepare regular reports for senior leadership board members and other stakeholders on program performance and outcomes.
Qualifications:
Required:
Bachelors degree in Communications Public Relations Marketing Business Administration Nonprofit Management or related field.
Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in fundraising marketing or related field.
Ability to travel occasionally and attend evening and weekend activities.
Ability to treat others with respect civility and courtesy and to work honestly effectively and collegiality with employees students and the community.
Demonstrated ability to be donor-centric and effective in working with diverse groups.
Must be a detail-oriented self-starter with ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and priorities to meet deadlines.
Preferred:
Experience in a higher education or non-profit setting; direct experience with fundraising.
Knowledge of Adams State University and the San Luis Valley is highly desired.
Experience with annual giving solicitations including direct mail telemarketing and digital media.
Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed fundraising goals.
Salary and Benefits:
The salary range for this position is $51132-$58164. In addition to salary Adams State University offers a competitive benefits program including medical dental vision disability insurance flexible spending accounts life insurance and retirement savings plans. For detailed benefits information please visit our Human Resources Benefits Page.
How to Apply:
All interested candidates must submit application materials electronically through Adams State Universitys Workday application portal.
No other format of application material will be accepted.
Completed applications include the following:
Cover letter
Resume
Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be necessary at the time of appointment)
Three professional references including phone number and email for each
Review of completed applications will begin 5/30/2025 and continue until the position is filled.
Questions about the position may be directed to Jake Rissler at
Adams State University is committed to building and expanding the talent of its professional staff and actively seeks qualified applicants who bring unique perspectives experiences skills and attributes that can augment the perspectives of our current faculty and staff and can contribute to serving and preparing our students to engage and thrive in their learning leadership and service.
We strive to create a more representative workforce that mirrors the people who study work and lead our institution and welcome applications from candidates from all walks of life especially members of communities who fall within state and federally protected classes such as: women BIPOC LGBTQ individuals veterans and people with disabilities.
We value qualified candidates with varied language skills who have a record of successful experience with varied communities and student populations and who have a deep understanding of and commitment to the unique geographical and historical characteristics of the place we are situated in and the intersecting perspectives that define our university being a low-income first-generation and Hispanic-serving rural anchor university. Therefore we seek individuals committed to intentionally supporting students and colleagues who possess these characteristics through their teaching service and scholarship.
The successful candidate will join a campus that is dedicated to inclusive excellence and acknowledges Adams States purpose to foster the educational goals of its students and the well-being of the surrounding community.
Additional information about the university and the academic mission may be found at compliance with the Immigration Control Act of 1968 candidates for positions must provide proof of eligibility to work before an offer of employment can be made final.
Adams State University is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for its students faculty staff and visitors and to protecting its funds property and other assets. Well-informed hiring decisions contribute to this effort. Therefore Adams State University has adopted a policy on background screening for its prospective continuing and returning employees as well as students in certain circumstances. Offers of employment will be contingent upon the completion of an acceptable background check. The information received in response to a background check will be treated as confidential to the extent provided for by law.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Adams State University (ASU) may be directed to ASUs Office of Equal Opportunity Director Ana Guevara and/or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education. Support resources for sexual misconduct ASUs sexual misconduct policies contact information for the Adams State Universitys Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX as well as a detailed procedure for filing a grievance due to discrimination on the basis of sex may be found online at These procedures also describe the Universitys response to reports and/or complaints of sex discrimination or sexual harassment.
Adams State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications are sought from all qualified persons regardless of race color sex disability and as covered by law veteran status. In addition University policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of religion national origin ancestry age sexual orientation including transgender status and gender expression marital status and parental status.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
