Director of Annual Giving - Athletic/Digital Fundraising

Description

OUR UNIVERSITY

Ottawa University (established in 1865), one of the oldest private liberal arts universities in the United States, is a multi-campus system serving approximately 4000 students through its campuses in Kansas (Ottawa, Kansas- Residential Campus and Overland Park, Kansas- Adult Programs); Arizona (Surprise Residential Campus and OUAZ Adult Programs); Wisconsin (Brookfield Adult Programs); and our OU ONLINE PROGRAM based out of Overland Park, Kansas.

Ottawa University is a regionally accredited, church-related, private university that strives to integrate faith, learning, and life in the academic experiences of students.

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JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the University’s annual giving and athletic fundraising objectives through the coordination and management of fund-raising activities and the cultivation of prospects and donors.  Position is part of a comprehensive University fund-raising program and must coordinate activities within the department. 

• Collaborate with the Vice Chancellor for University Advancement in establishing annual fund fiscal year strategies, plans and programs. 
• Coordinate athletic department fundraising at the OUKS and the OUAZ campuses.  Collaborate with all coaches, athletic directors and the Vice Chancellor for University Advancement to plan and execute the annual athletics fundraising program.  Set up individual fundraising pages for all teams and work with coaches to get prospect lists.  Provide reports of funds raised to coaches.
• Coordinate fund-raising programs which will identify, target, and cultivate donors and new prospects by using various fund-raising vehicles under the direction of the Vice Chancellor for University Advancement.  These programs may include but are not limited to: 
• Coordinating other affinity programming, direct mail, phonathons, gift clubs, class giving, and special events to obtain gifts and encourage giving.
• Coordinating social media giving programs with text messages, email campaigns and other electronic and updated campaign vehicles as they develop to obtain gifts and encourage giving.
• Plan campaigns designed to encourage student engagement in philanthropy.
• Coordinate all digital fundraising activities for University Advancement.  Research and develop strategies in reaching constituents through technological advancements in fundraising.  Develop and maintain analytical tools for measuring these advancements.
• Assure that the annual fund calendar of events, mailings, programs, and visits are carefully scheduled with relation to the other activities within University Advancement and the University.  Seek opportunities to leverage other University activities to encourage giving by donors.
• Utilize the Raisers Edge record keeping program to help maximize the reporting function and be available to make entries to the system as needed. 
• Work with the Advancement team to develop and implement additional ways to recognize donors appropriate to their giving level.
• In coordination with the Director of Alumni Programs, plan and implement the annual Franklin County community outreach program and the annual Braves Classic golf tournament in relation to goals set by OUKS athletics.
• Possess and demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of private, church-related higher education and be able to internalize the values inherent to its mission.
• Manage annual giving budget areas in coordination with University goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION: (education based on essential job duties and requirements consistent with business necessity):
Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Advanced degree/additional education and/or a degree from Ottawa University also preferred. 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: (experience based on requirements in role and are consistent with business necessity)
2-5 years related professional work experience.  Must have demonstrated experience with and understanding of Church-related, non-profit organizations.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: List required and/or preferred certification, industry specific requirements, required or preferred use of equipment, and all necessary job skills, abilities, and knowledge competencies) Provide a list of items below:

• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point); and other office automation tools
• Knowledge of social media outlets and how to successfully utilize this technology
• Ability to work as part of a team to plan and execute events.
• Ability to show initiative and leadership
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong organizational skills

WORKING CONDITIONS (Physical attributes required to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation - examples: sitting, lifting #, bending, driving, environmental factors or elements, noise level, stairs in a building, or other factors that will affect working conditions). Provide a list of items below:

• Prolonged periods of sitting. Must be able to lift 5-15 pounds at a time. Office building requires daily use of stairs.  This position may require evening and weekend activities for certain events and meetings and periodic long hours depending upon business cycle and priorities.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Yes - Travel Required

• If YES, list type and approximate percentage: As needed to fulfill the responsibilities of the position
• Responsible for driving students and University vehicles as part of job duties (YES/NO): No