Annual Giving: Donor Relations Leader

Alaska Horizon; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alaska Anchorage Development Office seeks a Leadership Annual Giving fundraiser to grow philanthropic support for Alaska’s largest university. You will manage a portfolio of donors, conduct face-to-face meetings, and invite annual gifts to support UAA priorities.

The role emphasizes building relationships, personalized outreach, and strategic solicitation, with collaboration across Annual Giving and Major Gifts teams to increase retention and move donors toward higher levels of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, business, public administration or relevant field and four years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of donors and prospective donors.
• Build relationships through personalized outreach and donor visits.
• Invite individuals to make meaningful annual gifts in support of UAA priorities.
• Identify and develop donors who may become future major gift prospects.
• Collaborate with Annual Giving and Major Gifts teams to increase donor retention and giving.

Skills

Relationship management

Communication

Persistence

Organization

Goal-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

The University of Alaska Anchorage Development Office seeks a Leadership Annual Giving fundraiser to grow philanthropic support for Alaska’s largest university. You will manage a portfolio of donors, conduct face-to-face meetings, and invite annual gifts to support UAA priorities.

The role emphasizes building relationships, personalized outreach, and strategic solicitation, with collaboration across Annual Giving and Major Gifts teams to increase retention and move donors toward higher levels of