Annual Giving Officer I

The University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Dentistry (UMSOD) is seeking an Annual Giving Officer I to join the Office of Development and Alumni Relations. The Assistant Director will be responsible for planning alumni programs, including virtual and in-person events, leading the UMSOD Alumni presence on social media, and assisting with fundraising operations by engaging alumni to create a pipeline of annual giving donors and cultivating strong relationships with major gifts prospects.

Benefits (Exempt Regular): 

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of.  This position participates in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 15 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job). 

UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland.  All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland. 

Primary Duties:

• Plan and coordinate the alumni calendar, facilitating 10+ events (virtual and in-person) per year for the School's 8,500 alumni.
• Events include mentoring events, alumni receptions, and the annual All-Alumni Reunion.
• Act as the School's main point of contact for all alumni.
• Create, cultivate, and manage the alumni mentorship program, UMSOD Connect, on LinkedIn with over 150 alumni and student mentors.
• Assist with the management of the Alumni Association Board of Directors, providing support in facilitating meetings and working closely with the Alumni Association President and Executive Board to meet the Board's goals. Assist with and plan with Alumni Association virtual and in-person meetings, involving 20+ Alumni Association Board members.
• Meet with 10+ alumni/month to discuss the school and build relationships between the school and alumni. These meetings take place virtually and in-person.
• Manage and purchase products for the alumni promotional project program.
• Work within the donor database (Advance) to run reports for the Office of Development & Alumni Relations, which assists with all fundraising efforts for the School of Dentistry
• Maintain and update donor database to reflect updated alumni contact information. Write contact reports for communications between the Office of Development & Alumni Relations and donors/alumni.
• Work with UMBF Research, IT, and Annual Giving staff to update database and keep content current.
• Identify potential alumni donors and work with fellow School of Dentistry staff to work on a plan of solicitation.
• Assist with year-end fundraising initiatives to work towards the unit's fiscal year goal of $4.5 million.
• Work closely with the Office of Communications to create marketing materials for alumni events, the UMSOD website, and social media.

Education: Bachelor's degree.

Experience: Two (2) years of development experience in annual giving, phonathons, alumni relations, special events, or fundraising, or higher education development experience. 

Other: Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 undergraduate college credits being equivalent to one year of related experience. In instances where specific education and/or experience is required only directly related education and/or experience may be substituted.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently. Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.

Hiring Range: $62,000 - $68,000, commensurate with education and experience 

UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification. 

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