What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Annual Giving position at Mount Mercy University?
Position Summary
Mount Mercy University is currently hiring for the Assistant Director of Annual Giving in the office of Development & Alumni Relations.
This position manages the annual giving program and serves as lead fundraiser for donors of $1,000. The Assistant Director of Annual Giving works to create a pipeline of loyal annual donors to support the long-term priorities of the University.
Job Duties & Responsibilities (in order of importance, most important first):
- Manage a portfolio of annual giving supporters and prospects at all stages of the donor cycle via in-person, phone, and email outreach.
- Plan, organize, & implement annual giving appeals including content, segmentation, production, and mailing for direct mail, email and digital campaigns to maximize annual fund donor engagement and participation.
- Plan, organize, & implement annual giving activities for restricted designations. These could include athletic fundraising, special events or projects, and more.
- Coordinate and lead fundraising specific events/efforts such as Days of Giving with all relevant colleagues.
- Manage the successful solicitation and stewardship of all annual scholarship donors.
- Create and distribute reports to track annual giving efforts. When appropriate, work with colleagues to adjust tactics or strategies to ensure a successful result each year.
- Develop goals and the strategies to achieve them for various donor segments, such as: leadership annual donors, loyal donors, young alumni, recurring monthly donors, etc.
- Leverage technology to solicit and steward donors appropriately.
- Plan and execute the annual Athletic Golf Outing. Includes, but is not limited to, securing corporate and individual teams, gifts, and sponsorships, assisting with event preparation and execution as needed.
- Other related duties as assigned.
General Classification Requirements
- Minimum of three years of direct experience in fundraising, preferably in higher education or closely related setting.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to cultivate relationships and secure philanthropic gifts of four and five figures.
- Demonstrated aptitude for written and oral communication skills.
- Proven record of collaboration across a variety departments and units. Includes working with faculty, staff, students, alumni, community members, and donors.
- Aptitude for working with fundraising database systems.
- Commitment to maintain confidentiality and ability to work both independently and as part of a successful larger team.
- Serves as an articulate spokesperson on behalf of the University in a variety of settings.
Specific Requirements (Necessary to fill this position)
Individual must be a self-starter, highly organized, demonstrate initiative, attention to detail and customer service. He/she must be able to handle multiple projects with various deadlines. He/she must be able to communicate with a variety of internal and external constituencies (oral and written) as well as have solid computer experience (experience /willingness to learn Raiser’s Edge). Occasionally, it may be necessary to vary the number of hours and/or specific days worked per week. Compensation will be paid in accordance with the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as amended.
To Apply
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. Application materials should be emailed as a Microsoft Word or Adobe.pdf attachment to: hr@mtmercy.edu with the subject line “Assistant Director of Annual Giving.” Paper application materials will not be accepted. Position will remain open until filled. Screening of candidates will begin immediately.
Mount Mercy University is an equal opportunity employer and a smoke-free campus.
