Assistant Director of Annual Giving

The University of Toledo Foundation • Toledo, OH

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About The Position

The Assistant Director of Annual Giving at The University of Toledo Foundation is responsible for developing and coordinating annual giving campaigns for assigned colleges, programs, and departments. The goal is to increase philanthropic support through donor acquisition, retention, and reactivation strategies. This role also assists in planning and executing special fundraising initiatives, such as the Rocket Forward Day of Giving, and coordinates multi-channel solicitation efforts including direct mail, email, web-based giving, crowdfunding, and other digital engagement strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of three years of fundraising, development, or comparable professional experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and management experience is preferred.
• Experience developing and implementing strategic plans, managing budgets, and analyzing data.
• Ability to learn and effectively utilize industry-specific donor management and calling software is essential.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends in support of events, programs, and fundraising initiatives.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated leadership and management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate annual giving campaigns for assigned colleges, programs, and departments.
• Increase philanthropic support through donor acquisition, retention, and reactivation strategies.
• Assist in the planning and execution of special fundraising initiatives, including Rocket Forward Day of Giving.
• Coordinate multi-channel solicitation efforts, including direct mail, email, web-based giving, crowdfunding, and other digital engagement strategies.
• Work in collaboration with assigned campus partners and programs to develop, plan and execute strategic cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies.
• Collaborate with Advancement staff and campus partners to cultivate and steward donors with a focus on moving donors to higher giving levels.
• Coordinate volunteer recruitment, goal planning, and other tasks as needed for special campaigns.
• Respond to needs/concerns of donors regarding fundraising efforts, solicitations, etc.
• Create customized giving reports for development staff, deans, donors and faculty.
• May include management of a portfolio of leadership annual giving donors, developing and executing tailored engagement strategies.

Benefits

• The job description does not explicitly list benefits, but mentions that the University of Toledo Foundation is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to attracting and retaining talent and fostering a culture of respect, and provides reasonable accommodations.

What This Job Offers

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