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Position Details
The Office of Development and University Relations at The University of Tampa has an opening for an Assistant Director of Annual Giving. Under the direction of the Director of Annual Giving, this position is responsible for identification, cultivation, solicitation of lead annual gift prospects. Other duties include assisting with direct mail and e-mail solicitation efforts, providing support for the faculty staff campaign, and helping support UT Give Day. Occasional regional travel, and ability to work weekends and evenings is required.
Responsibilities
1. Identify potential lead annual gift prospects through prospect research, giving patterns, and discovery, and face-to-face calls.
2. Manage a portfolio of qualified prospects and make solicitations at the leadership annual gift level, and Minaret Society level ($2,500).
3. Oversee the text to give program to help increase donor and alumni engagement.
4. Develop appropriate individual and institutional cultivation strategies, solicit input from key leadership stakeholders internal and external. Implement and support cultivation activities.
5. Work collaboratively with the alumni and development teams to help build programs to increase alumni giving.
6. Assist with the planning, marketing, and execution of UT Give Day, and lead the social media ambassadors program and social media strategy.
7. Regularly update the development website with engaging and relevant content.
8. Assist other areas on campus with fundraising efforts as needed.
9. Contribute to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures and backgrounds.
10. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
1. Bachelor's degree required.
2. 2-3 years external relations or similar experience, with a preference for non-profit or fundraising experience.
3. Proficient computer skills required, particularly in using donor databases. (Raiser's Edge NXT ideal)
4. Excellent written, oral, interpersonal, and organizational skills needed as well as the ability to establish priorities and manage time wisely.
5. Experience managing the roll out of a robust text to give platform. (Mongoose Cadence ideal)
6. Experience with InDesign, Photoshop, website design, and social media preferred.
7. Knowledge of or the ability to learn quickly The University of Tampa software programs such as Workday and Microsoft Office.
8. Willingness to embrace new technologies and innovative organizational practices.
Required Attachments
Please be sure to attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application.
1. Cover letter
2. Resume
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Summer: Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Evenings and weekends may be required.
The University of Tampa offers great benefits to include:

• FREE Tuition
• Generous paid leave
• Wellness initiatives
• 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account
• 100% Employer-Paid Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
• FREE On-Campus Parking
• FREE Access to Campus Amenities (pool, library, campus events and more)
• Fitness Center
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• And more!

The University of Tampa is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds to facilitate intercultural awareness and understanding.
Submission Guidelines
To receive full consideration for employment with The University of Tampa, please be sure to submit/upload required documents for this position at time of application submission. Required documents should be submitted in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application.
Background Check Requirements
Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check. Some positions may also require a motor vehicle report and/or a credit report.
Additional Information
This description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not to determine specific duties and responsibilities for any particular position. Essential functions and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific task assigned to the position.