Annual Giving Associate

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

1d • $59,300 - $63,050 • Onsite

About The Position

The Annual Giving Associate manages and serves as the subject matter expert on the Fisher College of Business annual giving program. Under the direction of the Senior Director of Stewardship and Operations, the associate develops and executes an annual giving strategy using an omni-channel approach, partnering with development and Marketing and Communication teams to align fundraising priorities and college branding. The role tracks communication effectiveness and creates dynamic content to engage new donors.

The associate analyzes alumni and friends giving data for gifts under $100,000 to identify trends and opportunities and incorporates findings into annual giving strategy. The role uses advanced queries in The Advancement System (TAS) to produce data lists for newsletters, email communications, solicitations, events, rankings, and other needs. It also collaborates with central annual giving and Advancement reporting colleagues to design and build reporting tools, participates in teams and projects, and identifies opportunities for cross-institution alignment and engagement. Other related duties may be assigned.

The position is based at Fisher Hall, has a first shift and 40 scheduled hours, and may require some evening and weekend work and occasional travel. The target hiring range is $59,300–$63,050.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or a combination of education and equivalent experience.
• Two years of experience in annual giving or a philanthropic environment with data analysis, or equivalent experience.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Proficiency with the MS Office Suite.
• A general understanding of reporting software such as Tableau.
• Experience using a complex customer relationship database.
• Strong customer service orientation and demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment and build collaborative relationships.

Nice To Haves

• Four years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, or a related area.
• Experience working in a higher education setting.
• Experience writing and designing philanthropic collateral.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Fisher College of Business annual giving program and serve as its subject matter expert.
• Develop and execute an annual giving strategy using an omni-channel approach.
• Partner with development and Marketing and Communication teams to align fundraising priorities and college branding.
• Analyze and track communication effectiveness and create dynamic content to engage new donors.
• Analyze alumni and friends giving data for gifts under $100,000 to identify trends and opportunities, and incorporate the analysis into annual giving strategy.
• Use advanced queries in The Advancement System (TAS) to create data lists for newsletters, email communications, solicitations, events, rankings, and other purposes.
• Collaborate with central annual giving and Advancement reporting colleagues to design and build reporting tools.
• Participate in teams and projects and identify opportunities for cross-institution alignment and engagement.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level