Assistant Director of Annual Giving

Whosonthemove; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 48,726 - 59,689; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Carolina Upstate is seeking an Assistant Director of Annual Giving (ADAG) to oversee the annual giving program, focusing on donor engagement and strategic communication. This role emphasizes developing multi-channel solicitation strategies and enhancing alumni relations.

Qualified candidates should have a bachelor's degree and at least one year of relevant experience. The position also offers a competitive salary range of $48,726 – $59,689, reflecting the education and experience of the candidate.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in fundraising or development.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Successful completion of a background check.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the annual solicitation strategy.
• Coordinate donor acquisition and renewal strategies.
• Plan and execute the annual Ring Ceremony.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Project management

Initiative and enthusiasm

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Raiser’s Edge RE-NXT

Job description

Assistant Director of Annual Giving (ADAG)

University of South Carolina Upstate

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Spartanburg, SC

Reporting to the Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving, the Assistant Director of Annual Giving (ADAG) develops and executes the annual solicitation strategy in alignment with the university’s strategic priorities. The ADAG manages the comprehensive annual giving program, including direct mail, giving day, digital campaigns, giving webpages, employee campaign, and senior legacy society.

Responsibilities:

• Develops and executes a multi-channel strategy appeal schedule that utilizes a variety of medium to communicate with potential and current donors. Draft content, manage production schedule, identify targeted segments, and oversee project budget for annual giving campaigns, continually monitoring progress toward campaign goals.
• Assist the Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving in driving alumni engagement by cultivating and building relationships to create loyalty for USC Upstate that will lead to an investment of private support.
• Coordinates donor acquisition and renewal strategies related to annual giving for academic colleges/schools, intercollegiate athletics, and campus partners. Works in collaboration with campus constituents to execute integrated multi-channel strategies utilizing targeted messaging, audience segmentation, and crowd-funding techniques.
• Serves as the university representative for the official university ring program and plans and executes the annual Ring Ceremony and Senior Legacy Project, fostering student engagement, philanthropy, tradition, and Spartan pride.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

A bachelor’s degree and 1 year of experience. A valid driver’s license and good driving record. A successful background check is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Higher education fundraising and/or strong understanding of development process and comprehensive campaigns; working knowledge of Raiser’s Edge RE-NXT strongly desired.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

A good driving record. Ability to organize and manage multiple assignments and deadlines. Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills. Excellent organizational skills and proven capability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously. Demonstrated initiative, enthusiasm, flexibility and proven effectiveness working with diverse groups of people and functional areas.

Anticipated Hiring Range

$48,726 – $59,689; Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Benefits

USC Upstate offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

The University of South Carolina is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution. Women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.