Annual Giving Coordinator

Oakton College • Des Plaines, IL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Annual Giving Coordinator About Oakton College : Educate. Empower. Transform At Oakton College, we know education changes lives - and that starts with the people who make it happen. For more than 50 years, we've built a welcoming and inclusive community where students from all backgrounds and experiences thrive. We're looking for passionate educators, professionals and leaders to join our team. Whether in the classroom, student support, or behind the scenes, your talents and expertise will make a difference and shape the future. We provide dynamic learning environments that empower students and employees alike with campuses in Des Plaines and Skokie and a Health Careers Education Center in Evanston. As a proud institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Oakton is more than a college - it's a place where innovation, equity and lifelong learning drive everything we do. We value diverse perspectives and embrace new ideas and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and student-centered culture.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, Philanthropy, or related required or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Three (3) years of demonstrated success in annual giving fundraising.
• A high level of interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to deliver services in a fast-paced and customer-service focused environment is required.
• A proven track record of meeting achieving goals and deliverables.
• Proficient project management skills with the ability to plan, prioritize, and execute multiple initiatives simultaneously within established timelines.
• Excellent communication skills-the ability to actively listen, adapt to the audience, offer and take feedback, be empathic and respectful.
• Proficient in persuasive writing, public speaking, and interpersonal skills.
• Must have an expert level of writing skill.
• Advanced word processing, intermediate spreadsheet application and beginning presentation application skills required.
• Experience with utilizing Google suite of applications and Adobe Pro.
• Proficiency in data analysis and utilization of data from databases.
• Experience using fundraising software and CRM systems (e.g., Raiser's Edge, Salesforce).
• Ability to access, analyze, and report on data.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team-oriented environment, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed and travel between campuses and to off campus events.

Nice To Haves

• Three (3) years of demonstrated success in annual giving fundraising in a higher education or nonprofit setting.
• Advanced word processing using Microsoft Word, intermediate spreadsheet application using Microsoft Excel, and beginning presentation application using Microsoft PowerPoint skills.

Responsibilities

• Planning, organizing, and implementing a comprehensive and integrated annual giving program on behalf of the Oakton College Education Foundation.
• Provide an Annual Giving program to allow the College to fulfill and communicate its mission and to form donor relations and allow donors to express their loyalty.
• Advise on strategy for and lead execution of annual giving fundraising efforts including direct mail, digital solicitations, events, and stewardship activities.
• Advise on and execute an annual giving plan to acquire, retain, and upgrade donors, leveraging various solicitation channels including direct mail, email campaigns, online giving, crowdfunding, and special events.
• Manage and implement strategies for annual campaigns, including Employee Giving.
• Collaborate with the Educational Foundation team to identify and segment donor prospects, tailoring solicitation strategies to effectively engage different donor constituencies.
• Manage and execute Foundation special events, including identification of event purpose, goals, budget, sponsorship levels and acquisition, promotion, logistics, day-of-event program, and follow up.
• Assign and manage functional support activities to colleagues in the Advancement Department as needed.
• Utilize data analytics and reporting tools to track and evaluate the effectiveness of annual giving efforts, monitor key performance metrics, analyze trends, and make data-driven recommendations for optimization.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of annual giving initiatives.
• Collaborate with marketing and communications colleagues to develop compelling messaging and collateral materials to that effectively convey the impact of philanthropic support on student success and institutional excellence. Includes communication and materials for fundraising and engagement efforts, such as the Annual Report, newsletters, donors and prospect electronic and print appeals, social media, and website content.
• Maintain accurate records of donor contact information, engagement activities, and communications preferences using the Educational Foundation's database or CRM system.
• Stay informed about trends and best practices in annual giving and higher education advancement, continually seeking opportunities to enhance annual giving efforts.
• Attend Foundation Quarterly Meetings, identified committee meetings, and special events.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The hourly salary of this position is $28.24 which equates to $56,921 annualized based on Oakton's summer hours schedule.
• Based on the needs of the college and with Administrator approval, some positions at the college may have a hybrid schedule option available after 30 working days.

What This Job Offers

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