Annual Giving Manager
$66,000–$66,000 year
On-siteRiver Falls, Wisconsin, United States
Job Summary
Develop and implement the annual giving business plan, including budget requirements and multi-channel program direction. Monitor and adjust goals to ensure attainment, while executing marketing strategies for direct mail, online, and social media campaigns. Lead the annual giving days initiative by creating strategic plans and personalized solicitation plans for Chancellor Circle donors. Work closely with development staff to review progress and partner with the stewardship coordinator on donor recognition. Identify opportunities for new programs to increase contributions and maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends. Some evenings and weekends required for donor events. Hybrid work schedule available.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- A minimum two years of full-time post bachelor's degree employment in an area such as fundraising, marketing, sales, public relations, communications, or customer service
- Strong marketing and communications skills
- Highly effective writing ability for multiple audiences and channels, including social media
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team environment and to accomplish projects with minimal supervision
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, establish priorities and meet deadlines
- Proficient in computer software applications including word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software (i.e. MSWord, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Strong interpersonal skills, both in person and via phone, to handle sensitive and confidential information and/or situations with varied internal and external constituencies
- Possess a positive attitude, and high degree of initiative
- Some evenings and weekends required for attending donor and/or alumni events
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term
- Employment will require a criminal background check
- Employment will require you, your most recent employer, and all previous Universities of Wisconsin institutions and State of Wisconsin agency employers from the past seven (7) years to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment
Desired Qualifications
- Two plus years of experience in managing an annual giving program that employs direct mail, marketing communications, social media, and other multi-channel strategies
- Higher education work experience
- Experience using fundraising software and mass communication platforms such as Constant Contact, Blackbaud Raisers Edge, and crowdfunding
- Knowledge of and experience using AI to optimize work output
- A strong connection to UW-River Falls
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