Specialist, Annual Giving

Hiring Timeline
Job Posted: January 12 2026 - January 25 2026
One-Way Interviews Sent: January 26 2026
One-Way Interviews Due: January 28 2026
In-Person Interviews: February 11 2026
Final Interviews (In Person): February 19 2026

The Philanthropies Department (PHI) helps to invite individuals and families to follow the example of the Lord Jesus Christ as they live the two great commandments to love God and their neighbors. Giving helps members and others experience the joy and blessings of participating in Gods work as they choose to follow inspiration and prophetic direction. To do this PHI facilitates and invites voluntary philanthropic giving (beyond tithes and fast offering) for programs and projects approved by the First Presidency. PHI teaches engages coordinates invites and reports regarding voluntary philanthropic contributions to the Church and its affiliated charities.

This Specialist Annual Giving role exists to facilitate and implement the Annual Giving function for Philanthropies (PHI) in support of Church Higher Education. This position develops new processes and operational plans as well as assists in the development of new programs to support team and organization strategy. The position works with internal and external partners to acquire acceptance of new concepts practices and approaches. This position must identify problems and adapt methods and techniques used in fundraising programming. The employee in this role must lead a variety of groups through a deep knowledge of one to two job functions as well as a broad knowledge of several other functions related to annual giving fundraising. Customers include Philanthropies (PHI) directors and managers; and the presidents advancement vice-presidents deans or other key academic leaders of the Churchs educational institutions of higher education. The customers expect philanthropic goals to be met relationships with donors developed and maintained requisite information shared and safeguarded and institutional policies followed and upheld.

This is an intermediate-level individual contributor.

The Specialist Annual Giving position serves as part of the Annual Giving (AGO) team and spends their time Teaching (10%) Engaging (5%) Coordinating (55%) Inviting (10%) and Reporting (20%) in support of strategic coordination and invitations to participate in inspired giving experiences.

In alignment with the core responsibilities at PHI to Teach Engage Coordinate Invite and Report this positions responsibilities are aligned as follows:

Teach (10%)

Teach the process of philanthropy in the Church to annual giving donors and key internal/external partners and master the case statement details for approved priorities and projects.

Engage (5%)

Engage by supporting maintenance of a pipeline portfolio of annual giving donors and prospective donors.

Coordinate (55%)

Assists in developing a strategic plan that aligns with the goals of each institution served. Provides general oversight and delivery of Annual Giving solicitation and recognition projects and programs. Depending on area of focus the Annual Giving Specialist will create and implement solicitation and recognition projects. Develops collects and analyzes data to direct the work. Frequently assess all campaigns and programs to determine purpose and value. Depending on area of focus the Annual Giving Specialist is a liaison to multiple internal and external partners such as PHI Marketing & Communications PHI Technology & Data Services and vendor management. The Annual Giving Specialist coordinatesand assists withpart-time student employees according to the assigned area of focus provided.

Invite (10%)

Invite by overseeing sharing of invitations for donors and prospects to consider making a gift through the execution of each institutions strategic solicitation schedule.

Report (20%)

Report by overseeing returning and reporting on the potential impact of annual gifts from donors including mass gift acknowledgments. Assists in establishing and coordinating processes for giving programs and communication needs with partners. Report results to Annual Giving management and identified partners.

Required:

• Must uphold and adhere to all policies and procedures of the Church and its affiliated charities be ethical and demonstrate professional demeanor at all times and in all situations.
• A bachelors degree and 2 years of experience in a business or relationship related field or any combination of equivalent relavant education and/or experience
• Interpersonal skills with the ability to work in sensitive situations with administrators directors and other department/institution leadership including an ability to keep confidences
• Writing skills and a working knowledge of print website and electronic media content delivery including proven proficiency with computer and software tools (e.g. Word PowerPoint other design tools etc.)
• Ability to engage with multiple projects and people effectively and efficiently
• The ability to work with other individuals and groups including donors civic business and professional leaders
• Professional in demeanor appearance and language with English verbal/written communication skills including the ability to receive and act upon feedback in a timely manner
• Demonstrated ability to provide an exceptional level of customer service to clients including prospects donors institutional leaders and Philanthropies (PHI) colleagues
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends
• Must be able to travel and interact with individuals in a variety of locations requiring ability to use various forms of public and private transportation
• Be physically available (on-site for preparation production and/or performance) of donor outreach activities and team collaboration as needed
• Ability to travel and interact with individuals in a variety of locations

Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time repetitive motion for typing and filing and capacity to lift 25-30 lbs.

Preferred:

• Non-profit organization or fundraising experience
• Experience using project management software
• Experience with social media outreach management and crowdfunding implementation efforts
• Must uphold and adhere to all policies and procedures of the Church and its affiliated charities be ethical and demonstrate professional demeanor at all times and in all situations.