Tiger Giving Officer

Auburn University•Auburn, AL

About The Position

Auburn University Advancement is seeking a Tiger Giving Officer for the cAUse Marketing/Advancement Marketing team. The officer conducts individualized strategic outreach to alumni, parents, and friends of Auburn University to sustain and increase mid-level philanthropic giving through phone calls and digital communications. The role collaborates with Auburn Advancement and campus partners to refine outreach, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies that enhance engagement and fundraising outcomes. The Tiger Giving Officer develops personalized messaging and solicitation plans to build affinity and investment in Auburn, expand the mid-level giving pipeline, and deepen engagement with a donor portfolio. The position is highly externally focused, involving consistent daily communication with donors and campus partners, occasional meetings on and off campus, and a high degree of autonomy.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

Engage virtually with a portfolio of Auburn alumni, parents, and friends through phone calls and online communication, cultivating and soliciting gifts primarily in the range of $500–$10,000 annually.
Build relationships with the Auburn Family to understand philanthropic goals and connect individuals with areas of Auburn University that align with their interests.
Use technology and software tools to build rapport, steward donors, and solicit gifts in a donor-centric manner.
Execute communication touchpoint cadences to maintain consistent and meaningful contact with donors in the portfolio.
Create personalized stewardship plans for alumni and donors to deepen their engagement with Auburn.
Maintain awareness of university engagement and philanthropic opportunities, including regional alumni events, on-campus events, mentorship, volunteer opportunities, crowdfunding campaigns, and fundraising priorities, to inform conversations and solicitations.
Monitor engagement proactively and identify and launch initiatives that drive donations and deepen the engagement experience.
Build collaborative relationships with Advancement colleagues, particularly frontline fundraising and engagement officers, to enhance donor engagement and support across the university.
Communicate consistently and daily with donors and campus partners, attend occasional meetings on and off campus, and operate with a high degree of autonomy.