Annual Giving Officer
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Job Location:
Atlanta, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 1000 - 5000
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary
The Annual Giving Officer is responsible for assisting in building and growing an effective annual giving program at Spelman College. They will establish and achieve aggressive fundraising goals for all constituents and support all activities of the Office of Annual Giving in the cultivation acquisition and retention of donors at the Annual Giving level. They will provide oversight and expertise in the engagement solicitation and outreach of recent graduates (alumnae who graduated within the last nine years) parents and Campus Campaign and coordinate the cultivation and management of volunteer fundraising committees for the Office of Annual Giving. They will draft informational marketing and solicitation materials for the constituents though direct mail e-mail and social media and coordinate the production and distribution of direct mail appeals through collaboration with external partners/vendors.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The Annual Giving Officer works in collaboration with the Director of Annual Giving to enhance volunteer engagement and participation while establishing and achieving measurable goals for the Recent Graduate and Parent Solicitations and the Campus Campaign. The incumbent coordinates the cultivation recruitment and management of volunteer fundraising committees in support of the Office of Annual Giving. Additionally the Annual Giving Officer assists in the development and preparation of informational marketing and solicitation materials and coordinates direct mail solicitation projects in partnership with external vendors. This position also provides support in managing GiveCampus the Colleges online giving platform to optimize donor engagement and fundraising outcomes. Recent Graduate Giving Program Parent Campaign and Campus Campaign: Develop fundraising programs geared towards alumnae who have graduated within the last nine years parents and faculty/staff of the College. Create solicitation strategies and messages for recent graduates parents and faculty/staff using the direct mail and digital communication (email social media) strategies. Maintain and manage a portfolio of 50-75 prospects with capacity to give at $1000-$5000 range. Manage all aspects of Recent Graduate Parent and Campus Fundraising including setting an overall fundraising goal participation goals and attending all necessary meetings (New Employee Orientation sessions Faculty & Staff meetings/events New Student Orientation Parents Association meetings etc.). Recruit manage and train volunteers and ambassadors in partnership with the Office of Alumnae Engagement and other campus partners including the Division of Student Affairs to meet the fundraising goals for Recent Graduate Parent and Faculty/Staff campaigns. Coordinate efforts with Human Resources Advancement Services and the Office of Annual Giving to ensure proper recording and reporting of payroll deduction for faculty and staff members. Monitor the progress of the Campus Campaign Parent Campaign and Recent Graduate Giving Program and provide regular and scheduled reports and updates to the Director of Annual Giving. Volunteer Management: Coordinate the cultivation and engagement of volunteer fundraising committees including the Spelman Strong Committee Parents Association and other ambassadors and fundraising volunteers for the College. Produce and disseminate materials to volunteer fundraising committee members in addition to scheduling and leading the volunteer committee meetings. Generate and maintain donor lists mailing/email/call lists provide fundraising updates and assist the engagement fundraising and stewardship activities of volunteers by providing marketing materials creating and distributing email/direct mail/print as needed. Marketing and Communication: Manage all activities related to the production and distribution of all direct mail appeals for the Office of Annual Giving including coordinating with internal stakeholders on developing content/copy and working with vendors on all direct mail projects. Draft informational marketing and solicitation materials for the Office of Annual Giving aimed at engaging stewarding and soliciting all constituents for various campaigns throughout the fiscal year as needed to support the Director and the department.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to: sit walk talk hear use hands to handle office supplies operate computer and other office equipment. The employee is frequently required to: reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to: stand stoop climb and lift and/or move up to 15 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree and a minimum of 3 years of related experience required. This position requires a strong customer service focus and excellent time management skills. Professional demeanor with the ability to interface with internal and external customers with diplomacy and tact is essential. Independent judgment is necessary to plan identify fundraising strategies prioritize and organize a diversified workload. Work requires fact-finding and compilation skills plus ability to perform a variety of tasks simultaneously at times with little supervision. Writing and proofreading skills are essential in the creation of marketing and solicitation materials along with general correspondence. Must also possess attention to detail. Excellent oral communication skills are required when presenting information and responding to questions from students parents employees and the general public in one-on-one or group situations. To perform this job successfully an individual must have the ability to perform advanced skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel and PowerPoint) and CampusCall addition to producing correspondence duties may involve assignments that require creating brochures spreadsheets with formulas and pivot tables tables PowerPoint presentations newsletters computer generated graphics use of Banner Advancement Module and Internet navigation.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with higher education fundraising and Annual Giving programs including personal solicitations volunteer management and constituent giving campaigns preferred.
The Annual Giving Officer is responsible for assisting in building and growing an effective annual giving program at Spelman College. They will establish and achieve aggressive fundraising goals for all constituents and support all activities of the Office of Annual Giving in the cultivation acquisition and retention of donors at the Annual Giving level. They will provide oversight and expertise in the engagement solicitation and outreach of recent graduates (alumnae who graduated within the last nine years) parents and Campus Campaign and coordinate the cultivation and management of volunteer fundraising committees for the Office of Annual Giving. They will draft informational marketing and solicitation materials for the constituents though direct mail e-mail and social media and coordinate the production and distribution of direct mail appeals through collaboration with external partners/vendors.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The Annual Giving Officer works in collaboration with the Director of Annual Giving to enhance volunteer engagement and participation while establishing and achieving measurable goals for the Recent Graduate and Parent Solicitations and the Campus Campaign. The incumbent coordinates the cultivation recruitment and management of volunteer fundraising committees in support of the Office of Annual Giving. Additionally the Annual Giving Officer assists in the development and preparation of informational marketing and solicitation materials and coordinates direct mail solicitation projects in partnership with external vendors. This position also provides support in managing GiveCampus the Colleges online giving platform to optimize donor engagement and fundraising outcomes. Recent Graduate Giving Program Parent Campaign and Campus Campaign: Develop fundraising programs geared towards alumnae who have graduated within the last nine years parents and faculty/staff of the College. Create solicitation strategies and messages for recent graduates parents and faculty/staff using the direct mail and digital communication (email social media) strategies. Maintain and manage a portfolio of 50-75 prospects with capacity to give at $1000-$5000 range. Manage all aspects of Recent Graduate Parent and Campus Fundraising including setting an overall fundraising goal participation goals and attending all necessary meetings (New Employee Orientation sessions Faculty & Staff meetings/events New Student Orientation Parents Association meetings etc.). Recruit manage and train volunteers and ambassadors in partnership with the Office of Alumnae Engagement and other campus partners including the Division of Student Affairs to meet the fundraising goals for Recent Graduate Parent and Faculty/Staff campaigns. Coordinate efforts with Human Resources Advancement Services and the Office of Annual Giving to ensure proper recording and reporting of payroll deduction for faculty and staff members. Monitor the progress of the Campus Campaign Parent Campaign and Recent Graduate Giving Program and provide regular and scheduled reports and updates to the Director of Annual Giving. Volunteer Management: Coordinate the cultivation and engagement of volunteer fundraising committees including the Spelman Strong Committee Parents Association and other ambassadors and fundraising volunteers for the College. Produce and disseminate materials to volunteer fundraising committee members in addition to scheduling and leading the volunteer committee meetings. Generate and maintain donor lists mailing/email/call lists provide fundraising updates and assist the engagement fundraising and stewardship activities of volunteers by providing marketing materials creating and distributing email/direct mail/print as needed. Marketing and Communication: Manage all activities related to the production and distribution of all direct mail appeals for the Office of Annual Giving including coordinating with internal stakeholders on developing content/copy and working with vendors on all direct mail projects. Draft informational marketing and solicitation materials for the Office of Annual Giving aimed at engaging stewarding and soliciting all constituents for various campaigns throughout the fiscal year as needed to support the Director and the department.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to: sit walk talk hear use hands to handle office supplies operate computer and other office equipment. The employee is frequently required to: reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to: stand stoop climb and lift and/or move up to 15 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree and a minimum of 3 years of related experience required. This position requires a strong customer service focus and excellent time management skills. Professional demeanor with the ability to interface with internal and external customers with diplomacy and tact is essential. Independent judgment is necessary to plan identify fundraising strategies prioritize and organize a diversified workload. Work requires fact-finding and compilation skills plus ability to perform a variety of tasks simultaneously at times with little supervision. Writing and proofreading skills are essential in the creation of marketing and solicitation materials along with general correspondence. Must also possess attention to detail. Excellent oral communication skills are required when presenting information and responding to questions from students parents employees and the general public in one-on-one or group situations. To perform this job successfully an individual must have the ability to perform advanced skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel and PowerPoint) and CampusCall addition to producing correspondence duties may involve assignments that require creating brochures spreadsheets with formulas and pivot tables tables PowerPoint presentations newsletters computer generated graphics use of Banner Advancement Module and Internet navigation.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with higher education fundraising and Annual Giving programs including personal solicitations volunteer management and constituent giving campaigns preferred.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
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About Company
Spelman College was founded in 1881, Spelman College is a leading liberal arts college widely recognized as the global leader in the education of women of African descent. Located in Atlanta, the College’s picturesque campus is home to 2,300 students. Spelman is the country's leading ... View more
