Director of Annual Giving and Donor Engagement

1 week ago

Seattle, Washington, United States Seattle Pacific Univ Demaray Full time
Job Description

Job Title: Director of Annual Giving and Donor Engagement

Job Summary: Seattle Pacific University is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to lead its annual giving and donor relations efforts. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive annual giving strategy, managing donor relationships, and driving fundraising efforts to support the university's mission.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Annual Giving Strategy and Implementation:
    • Develop and execute a data-driven annual giving plan with a focus on strategic segmentation and messaging.
    • Align annual giving efforts with university communications and alumni relations initiatives.
    • Interface with vendors and contractors to achieve program results.
    • Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in annual giving and fundraising.
  • Donor Relations and Stewardship:
    • Oversee the development of donor relations and stewardship programs to inspire consistent engagement and involvement.
  • Reporting and Metrics:
    • Develop annual giving goals, metrics, and key performance indicators in partnership with senior staff.
    • Assess and analyze program performance for future planning.
    • Recommend constituent upgrades for major gift potential.
  • Donor Recognition Programs:
    • Build strategy to encourage leadership giving and loyalty giving.
  • Management:
    • Supervise and assist the Annual Giving and Stewardship Manager.
    • Hire and train staff, evaluate performance, and collaborate with subcontractors and student workers.
    • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of university programs and funding priorities.
    • Participate in advisory boards, councils, and campus events.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, journalism, communications, or a related field.
  • At least 5 years of experience in annual giving programs with direct experience in implementing direct mail, email, and phone solicitation programs.
  • Extensive experience with constituent databases and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Thorough knowledge of fundraising principles and demonstrated success in fundraising.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Flexibility and adaptability to new tasks and projects.
  • Ability to work effectively in a data-driven environment and manage others.
  • An active and maturing Christian faith, knowledge of and willingness to actively support the Christian mission of the University and accept the lifestyle standards of the Christian community.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree or applicable certification.
  • Familiarity with e-philanthropy, print and mail house processes, CRM solutions/development software, and one or more years of supervisory experience.

Additional Information: Position will remain open until filled. This is a full-time position with excellent benefits. SPU pays the employee premium for medical, dental, and vision insurance. SPU makes generous contributions to an employee HSA account and a 7% contribution to a retirement account, for eligible employees, with immediate vesting in the plan. Tuition discount program (50% - 90%) available for the employee and qualified immediate family members.

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