General Information
| Job Description | FUNDRAISER 3 | Working Title | Annual Giving Officer |
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| Job Code | 007547 | Grade | 23 |
| Department Name | Development - D01188 | Department Head | |
| Supervisor | Effective Date |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Generic Scope
| Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems / issues of diverse scope and determines solutions. |
Custom Scope
| Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced, fundraising professional. Plans, schedules, and implements moderate-sized, comprehensive fundraising and alumni relations projects and programs, including specific fundraising programs such as annual fund, alumni relations, research, et cetera. May coordinate and oversee the work of support staff and/or other professionals. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Position is expected to raise gift dollar amounts as established at each fundraiser specialization. |
Department Custom Scope
| The Annual Giving Officer will work with the Sr. Director of Annual Giving to secure annual unrestricted and designated gifts to UC Riverside, growing the overall annual giving donor base. The incumbent will cultivate and solicit alumni, parents, and friends. The position is dedicated to maximizing annual gifts and identifying leadership donors through the use of personal solicitations, stewardship, and relationship building. This is a two-year, renewable contract position which includes the same employee benefits afforded to career employees. Cover letter required. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
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| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
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License Requirements
| License | Requirement |
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| Valid Drivers License | Required |
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
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Educational Condition Requirements
| Condition | Requirement |
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
Identifies, cultivates, solicits and/or stewards donors.
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60 |
| Develops strategies within existing policy guidelines. | 5 |
Assists in detailed planning of fund development and annual solicitation programs.
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15 |
| Ensures that predetermined fundraising goals are met. | 10 |
| Maintains appropriate records on all donors and prospects under management, including paper files and in electronic database. Participates in regular portfolio review and group sessions related to portfolio management and strategic travel/outreach. | 10 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Working knowledge of fundraising, donor relations and public relations concepts, principles, procedures and techniques. | Required |
| Working knowledge of the campus and/or medical center, its vision, mission, goals, objectives, achievements and infrastructure. | Required |
| Working knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, et cetera. | Preferred |
| Good written and interpersonal communication skills to establish and maintain good working relationships throughout the campus and/or medical center and with external constituencies. | Required |
| Good organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills. | Required |
| Skill to maintain confidentiality. | Required |
| Skill in working independently and following through on assignments with minimal direction, and setting priorities that accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities. Excellent problem-solving skills with proven ability to strategize, prioritize, and multi-task to meet departmental goals/deadlines. | Required |
| Work effectively with advancement staff in devising, analyzing, modifying, implementing, and evaluating development programs. | Required |
| Proven computer skills to create documents, spreadsheets, and reports using Word, Access, Excel, or other software applications. | Required |
| Strong sense of ethical conduct that will inspire confidence and motivation with the proven ability to persuade colleagues and donor prospects, while maintaining confidentiality in all matters as they relate to sensitive donor relations issues. | Required |
| Skill in evaluating and analyzing data and information to identify patterns, trends, and relationships, and formulating logical and objective conclusions or recommendations. | Required |
| Experience with Raiser's Edge or other constituent databases. Experience with exporting/importing data from or to different software applications; and operating knowledge of Internet for data gathering purposes. | Preferred |
| Advanced writing skills to independently write concise, logical, grammatically correct analytical or narrative reports, correspondence, or proposals. | Preferred |
| Proven experience in the full spectrum of development including cultivation, stewardship, and donor recognition. | Required |
| Broad knowledge of the principles and practices of leadership annual gift fundraising, preferably within a major research university environment. | Required |
| Collaborate with deans, directors, academic and University leaders and volunteers to achieve fundraising goals. | Required |
| Direct the design of strategies for cultivation and solicitation of prospective donors. | Required |
Special Requirements & Conditions
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Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
| GeneralSupervision |
Environment
Working Environment
| Other University Setting |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: No |