Annual Giving Officer (on-site)

Millsaps College; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Millsaps College seeks an Annual Giving Officer to plan and execute multi-channel campaigns, broaden the donor base, and strengthen engagement across alumni, parents, faculty, and friends. The role reports to the Director of Development and works on-site in Jackson, MS, with occasional evening and weekend events.

The position involves coordinating campaigns such as Show Your Love, Giving Tuesday, and May Match, managing donor outreach, and maintaining the donor pipeline to move individuals

Qualifications

• 3–5 years related experience preferred.
• Strong organization, communication, and project management skills.
• Experience with donor databases or CRM platforms preferred.
• Commitment to excellent customer service and ability to interact remotely and in person with all types of donors.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Implement Annual Fund campaigns via direct mail, email, phone outreach, social media, and peer-to-peer initiatives.
• Lead annual day-of-giving campaigns by coordinating timelines and cross-department tasks.
• Engage volunteers, faculty/staff, and students in development activities.
• Manage a portfolio of mid-level donors and advise on next-step strategies for donor movement.
• Oversee Annual Giving commitments by Board of Trustees.
• Develop segmented marketing plans with Advancement Services and guide data selections.
• Track progress toward participation and revenue goals and report to leadership.
• Direct the Annual Fund budget and support donor events as needed.
• Exercise judgment to resolve donor issues and improve workflows.

Skills

Donor relations

Organization

Communication

Project management

CRM experience

Customer service

Remote and in-person interaction

Job description

Job Summary
The Annual Giving Officer is responsible for planning and implementing annual giving campaigns designed to increase unrestricted support, broaden the base of donors, and strengthen engagement across alumni, parents, faculty/staff, and friends. This role will execute multi-channel solicitation strategies, coordinate volunteer outreach, and manage day-to-day operations of the Annual Fund. The Annual Giving Officer works closely with the Director of Development and Associate Vice President for Institutional Advancement, to whom the position reports, and contributes to the donor pipeline that advances individuals into leadership and major giving.

This is a full-time position that works on-site in Jackson, MS. Evening and weekend work is occasionally required to support major events and initiatives.

Job Duties

• Implement all Annual Fund campaigns including direct mail, email, phone outreach, social media, and peer-to-peer initiatives including making recommendations for segmentation, message timing, and channel strategy based on donor data and past performance
• Serve as project lead for annual day-of-giving campaign (Show Your Love), Giving Tuesday Campaign, and May Match Campaign by setting project timelines, coordinating cross‑departmental tasks, and evaluating results to improve future campaigns
• Build and coordinate engagement of volunteers, faculty/staff, and student young alumni by providing guidance, resources, and oversight to ensure consistent and effective volunteer outreach efforts
• Manage a portfolio of mid-level donors and provide high-touch stewardship in collaboration with other front line fundraisers (Directors of Development, Associate Vice President for Institutional Advancement, and Vice President for Institutional Advancement) including recommending next‑step strategies for donor movement within the giving pipeline
• Manage Annual Giving commitments made by members of the Board of Trustees
• Develop segmented marketing and solicitation plans in partnership with Advancement Services with responsibility for identifying target audiences, tailoring messaging, and advising on data selections
• Track and report progress toward participation and revenue goals by monitoring trends, identifying areas needing adjustment, and preparing regular updates for leadership
• Direct the Annual Fund budget and assist with donor event support as needed including monitoring expenditures and advising on resource needs throughout the fiscal year
• Exercise independent judgment in resolving complex donor issues, determining solicitation approaches, and recommending workflow or systems improvements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years related experience preferred
• Strong organization, communication, and project management skills
• Experience with donor databases or CRM platforms preferred
• Commitment to excellent customer service and ability to interact remotely and in person with all types of donors
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively

Physical & Availability Requirements

• Occasional travel
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Manual dexterity needed for keyboarding and other repetitive tasks.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 25 pounds without assistance.

Millsaps College is a selective institution of higher education located on 100 beautiful acres in the heart of Jackson, the capital of Mississippi — a progressive southern metropolitan city of nearly half a million. Millsaps is dedicated to academic excellence, open inquiry and free expression, the exploration of faith to inform vocation and the innovative shaping of the social, economic and cultural progress of the region. The college was founded in 1890 by members of the Methodist Church and is consistently ranked as one of the best values in higher education.

Millsaps has an enrollment of approximately 750 students and employs 80 full-time faculty members. The faculty/student ratio at Millsaps is 1:9, and the average class size is 14. Millsaps has graduated 25 Fulbright Award recipients, seven Rhodes Scholars, six Goldwater Scholars and two Truman Scholars. Millsaps is a member of the NCAA Division III and Southern Athletic Association and competes in 18 intercollegiate sports.

EEO Statement

Millsaps College values diversity within our students, faculty and staff, and strives to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people. Millsaps College does not discriminate in employment on the bases of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and/or local laws.

All offers of employment will be contingent on successful completion of a background check and verification of employment.Salary will be commensurate with experience. Millsaps College provides a competitive benefits package .

It is the policy of Millsaps College to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities for employment. If you require any accommodations to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact [e-mail] .

Additional Information

In compliance with the amendments to the federal Clery Act concerning annual security reports, all potential job applicants are free to view Millsaps College’s annual Campus Crime Statistics here .

The only national liberal arts college in Mississippi, Millsaps College has consistently been ranked a “Best Buy” among national liberal arts colleges byU.S. News and World Report’sAmerica’s Best Collegesand is cited as one of Loren Pope’s 40Colleges That Change Lives. It was the first institution in Mississippi with a Phi Beta Kappa chapter, and is the only institution in Mississippi ever to be listed inThe Fiske Guide to Colleges.

Millsaps is a member of the ACS and NITLE , and has an AACSB accredited business school. In accordance with Federal law, we are making available our Campus Security Report to all prospective employees. Millsaps is located in Jackson, the capital of the state. The Jackson area has a population of around 400,000 and offers low cost-of-living, excellent schools, pleasant climate, and many recreational opportunities.

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