Associate Director of Annual & Special Giving

Primary Purpose
The Associate Director of Annual Giving is responsible for qualifying soliciting managing and stewarding leadership annual giving prospects to advance the University of the Pacifics fundraising goals. This role is pivotal in expanding the leadership annual giving donor base developing and managing annual giving programs and societies and building a strong consistent donor pipeline to support major gift cultivation. The Associate Director will play an instrumental role in Pacific Gives the Universitys annual giving day working collaboratively across campus to strengthen participation foster relationships and ensure effective coordination and communication among internal partners. Additionally this position will engage key external groupsincluding alumni clubs affinity groups and volunteer organizationsto drive annual fundraising initiatives and deepen engagement. Focused on innovation engagement and scalable strategies this role aims to broaden the base of support and cultivate a culture of philanthropy throughout the university community.

Essential Functions
Identifies qualifies cultivates solicits and stewards a portfolio of 200-250 prospects including alumni parents and friends of the university capable of making annual gifts at the Leadership Annual Gift level ($1000-$24999). Creates manages and executes the implementation of special annual giving programs/ societies. Participates in discovery work to uncover new leadership annual donors ensure long-term engagement of existing leadership annual donors and qualify major gift donor prospects to expand pipeline development. Participates in daily high-volume touchpoints (email phone calls text social media) to grow acquisition and retention of leadership annual giving donors. Collaborates with university-wide annual giving teams to add new value and build upon the success of mail email text and digital solicitation campaigns. Coordinates with major gift officers to successfully hand-off qualified prospects and donors above the Leadership Annual Giving level. Evaluates builds and assesses full Leadership Annual Giving program to maximize revenue potential. Helps to lead the planning and execution of Pacific Gives under the guidance of the Director of Annual Giving including coordination with schools colleges and units; managing campus-wide participation as well as internal and external partner engagement; and marketing and promotion. Identifies and solicits donor support for Pacific Gives including matches and challenges Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to increase awareness participation and integration of annual giving efforts across campus. Plans and coordinates on-site events and activations tied to annual giving efforts (e.g. Pacific Gives crowdfunding launches Giving Tuesday and student philanthropy initiatives) to build donor engagement and participation. Supports a culture of philanthropy through visibility stewardship and storytelling related to annual giving priorities including the Pacific Fund. Ensures fundraising efforts reflect the universitys values around diversity equity and inclusion by promoting accessible and inclusive opportunities for giving and engagement. University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity equity and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of and responsiveness to the ways socio-cultural forces related to race gender ability sexuality socio-economic status etc. impede or propel students faculty and staff.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors Degree. Three (3) years of fundraising or relevant experience. Two (2) years experience working directly with data data analysis and/or database software to evaluate key performance indicators and assess outcomes. Two (2) years experience utilizing project management practices to oversee multiple projects and timelines.

Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree. Five (5) years of experience in annual giving digital fundraising project management or volunteer engagement preferably in higher education or nonprofit settings. Proven success managing a prospect portfolio including qualification solicitation and stewardship of leadership annual gifts ($1000$24999). Strong knowledge of fundraising principles and experience developing leadership annual giving strategies and programs. Meticulous attention to detail and outstanding organization and time-management skills. Proficiency with CRM databases (e.g. Raisers Edge) digital giving platforms and MS Office Suite. Demonstrated ability to plan and execute donor engagement strategies storytelling for fundraising and digital campaigns. Excellent project management skills including budgeting scheduling and managing multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment. Exceptional writing skills for donor correspondence solicitations and stewardship communications. Commitment to higher education and ability to articulate a compelling case for annual support. Positive attitude and proven ability to work effectively with diverse populations applying culturally responsive practices and advancing diversity equity inclusion and belonging. Valid drivers license and ability to travel for university-related events. Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice equity and inclusion in a university setting. Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.