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Position Summary :
Reporting to the Executive Director, Annual Giving, the Director of Marketing and Donor Growth (Annual Giving) is a forward-thinking, highly innovative partner who leads a team of professionals to develop and execute a sophisticated, university-wide direct marketing fundraising strategies. This role oversees and drives strategy to increase and diversify the number of donors and philanthropic dollars to Rice University, with an emphasis on support of current use funds. Additionally, this person will manage a team of individuals focused on mass highly segmented solicitations, emerging technologies, and overall direct response. The Director of Marketing and Donor Growth (Annual Giving) is key in the shift to use digital components in fundraising to align with the industry trend that identifies digital as the future and will be a key collaborator across campus.
The ideal candidate is a data-driven, strategic thinker with a passion for leveraging modern fundraising and annual giving marketing practices in support of higher education. This person is a collaborative team player and will have experience in direct marketing, emerging fundraising technologies, and staff management .
Workplace Requirements :
- Open office environment
- Occasional travel to conferences
- Some weekend and evening work hours are required
Minimum Requirements :
Bachelor's DegreeIn lieu of the education requirement, additional related experience, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year for year basis may be substituted
4 years of direct marketing experience, preferably in fundraising, and / or related experience in developmentIn lieu of the experience requirement, additional related education, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year-for-year basis may be substituted
Skills :
Leadership and strategic management skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to lead and motivate othersAbility to manage a large number of project activities simultaneouslyAbility to engage and motivate groups of diverse individualsStrong ability to understand customer needs and show good judgment and diplomacyStrong attention to detail and ability to quickly understand and remember details about alumni / donors and projects to which they assignedPreferences :
Three to five years of annual giving experience at an institution of higher education or non-profit organization3 years of management experienceExperience creating and implementing complex, multi-channel fundraising marketing campaignsExperience using generative or predictive artificial intelligence to develop marketing or fundraising strategiesAbility to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operationsAbility to demonstrate good judgment in dynamic situationsAbility to display confidence as a mentor and collaboratorAbility to utilize strong time management skillsAbility to analyze data and make data-driven decisions to set goalsKnowledge of Microsoft Office SuiteKnowledge of emerging fundraising technologiesKnowledge of project management fundamentals and the ability to influence across teamsStrong familiarity with fundraising CRMAbility to think strategically, to work collaboratively, to prioritize, and to create and follow processesAbility to build, manage, and motivate a teamAbility to direct staff members, students, and campus partners in an organized way to carry out the multitude of background details essential in a successful annual giving campaignCertification in digital strategy, generative artificial intelligence, leadership, or nonprofit managementEssential Functions :
Collaborates closely with the Marketing and Communications team in the Development and Alumni Relations division, as well as the Development Information Services team and the Development Research and Analysis team, on all fundraising projects and campaigns, including, but not limited to : Giving Day, mailings, emails, phone calls, texting, websites, and emerging technologiesDevelops and oversees direct marketing and participation fundraising strategies, and tracks and analyzes results of development activities guiding future solicitationsClosely monitors return on investment and makes data-based decisions to guide future fundraising strategiesDesigns annual giving programs and goals targeted at increasing philanthropic support for a school, a unit, or the university and works closely with these campus partners on priority campaigns, including Giving Day, to help them achieve their fundraising goalsWorks closely with other colleagues in Development and Alumni Relations to align program goals with the overall philanthropic goals of the universityMonitors, analyzes, and reports on overall results to internal and external constituencies, as neededOversees vendor relationships to ensure accuracy and effectiveness of philanthropic campaigns and monitors budget efficiency with our contractsStays up to date on the latest fundraising trends, technologies, and strategies and implements them as appropriateManages and leads a team focused on highly segmented solicitations, emerging technologies, and overall direct responsePerforms all other duties as assignedAdditional Functions
Build and manage the university's solicitation calendar, ensuring that all solicitations are segmented, targeted, maintaining key performance metrics, and delivered on timeManage audience personas to ensure the right people receive the right message, through the right channels, at the right timeSet annual strategy for a corporate matching gift programRequires extensive contact within the university at all levels, including upper-level administration, in person, in meetings, in writing, and by telephoneRequires extensive contact outside the university with alumni, parents, and friends of Rice University, often in person, with follow-up by phone or in writingRice University HR | Benefits : https : / / knowledgecafe.rice.edu / benefits-overview
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Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity at all levels. It considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
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