General Information
| Job Description | FUNDRAISER 3 | Working Title | Associate Director of Annual Giving |
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| Job Code | 007547 | Grade | 23 |
| Department Name | Development - D01188 | Department Head | |
| Supervisor | Effective Date | 05/06/2019 |
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, etc. 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
| Under the general direction of, and in close coordination with the director of annual giving, the associate director of annual giving (associate director) will serve as a key member of the development team, supporting and furthering the priorities and fundraising goals of UC Riverside's Annual Giving program. The incumbent is responsible for increasing annual gifts via integrated direct mail, phone, email, in-person, social media, giving days, and crowdfunding marketing strategies. The associate director will help increase the number of donors and philanthropic dollars raised through online engagement and multi-channel solicitation efforts. The position is responsible for the execution and evaluation of a complex set of Annual Giving solicitations for UC Riverside's academic units, athletics, university priorities, and special interest programs. The associate director utilizes digital analytics tools, predictive modeling, segmentation, and other data-driven techniques to ensure communications are personalized, timely, and consistent with achieving annual giving goals. Strong data extraction and project management skills are key to this position. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
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| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Advanced degree | Preferred |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
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License Requirements
Certification Requirements
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Educational Condition Requirements
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
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Plans, schedules, and implements fundraising and alumni relations projects and program, including specific fundraising programs such as annual fund, alumni relations, search, etc.
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20 |
Provides analysis and information of complex results or activities, and makes recommendations to upper management for program changes or development of new programs as required.
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15 |
Develops strategies within existing policy guidelines. Participates in short- and long-range strategic planning.
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15 |
Assists in detailed planning of fund development and annual solicitation programs.
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20 |
| Coordinates and oversees the work of support staff and/or other professionals. | 5 |
Ensures that predetermined fundraising goals are met.
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10 |
| Serve as the primary liaison with the constituent management and technologies team. Request all data needed to successfully execute annual giving campaigns. Vet, segment, and deliver all data for project execution. Work in collaboration with database management staff to develop and design the structure and delivery mechanism for e-giving solicitations. | 15 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Thorough working knowledge of fundraising, donor relations, and public relations concepts, principles, procedures, and techniques. | Required |
| Strong organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills, including skills in creative and effective decision-making and problem identification/avoidance/resolution, and project management skills. | Required |
| Strong skills in maintaining confidentiality. | Required |
| Thorough working knowledge of the location, its vision, mission, goals, objectives, achievements and infrastructure. | Preferred |
| Strong knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, etc. | Required |
| Strong written and interpersonal communication skills to establish and maintain good working relationships throughout the organization and with outside constituencies. | 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 |
| Proven computer skills to create documents, spreadsheets, and reports using Word, Access, Excel, or other software applications. | Required |
| Skill in evaluating and analyzing data and information to identify patterns, trends, and relationships, and formulating logical and objective conclusions or recommendations. | 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 |
| Ability to work effectively with supervisor, deans and directors, academic and University Leaders, students and volunteers to achieve fundraising goals. | Required |
| Experience in coordinating and integrating fundraising efforts with alumni, media relations and marketing professionals within advancement. Experience in development and/or alumni affairs and/or annual giving. | Preferred |
| Demonstrated fundraising experience beyond the junior level. | Preferred |
| 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 |
| Effective communication skills in order to represent the university orally and in writing to constituencies internal and external to the university. | Required |
| Proven strategic thinker. Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing circumstances in a highly collaborative environment. | Required |
| Working knowledge of phone, direct mail, and social media and e-giving appeal strategies with annual giving campaigns. | Required |
| Annual giving fundraising experience in a large public university. | Preferred |
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 |