Auburn Giving Officer

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University Advancement seeks an Auburn Giving Officer to cultivate prospective donors and advance major gifts, including in-person discovery visits and aligning donors with Auburn programs.

You will collaborate across university units, develop portfolio plans, and drive fundraising growth through personalized outreach and coordinated giving strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Driver's license, valid in state.
• Frequent travel required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major gifts ($25,000+).
• Build relationships with Auburn University's alumni and friends via in-person discovery visits; travel to meet donors and discuss opportunities.
• Meet defined weekly, monthly, and annual goals for discovery visits and qualification of major gift prospects; maintain donor touchpoints.
• Build Auburn Advancement's major gift pipeline by determining if visited prospects should be cultivated and solicited; refer others when not ready.
• Assist prospecting activities through calls, emails, texts, and events; participate in regional/local events to identify potential donors.
• Foster collaboration with colleagues across Advancement and university departments.
• Organize information to identify fundraising opportunities and support decision-making and planning for prospective donors.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Auburn University Advancement is excited to begin the search for an Auburn Giving Officer! The Auburn Giving Officer assists in building relationships with prospective donors and assists in conducting in-person discovery visits to assess their philanthropic interests and connects them with areas of Auburn University that align with their interests. Works to build Auburn Advancement's major gift pipeline through qualifying prospects and referring them to appropriate areas, ultimately moving them towards investment in the university. Collaborates across all areas of Auburn Advancement and Auburn University, while fostering personal connections and individual-level understanding to increase affinity and investment. Assesses patterns across portfolio interactions to refine outreach and qualification cultivation, aiming to enhance fundraising outcomes. Develops portfolio management plans, personalized messaging, and individualized giving plans, and collaborates with aligned teams to drive investment and affinity for Auburn University.

Responsibilities

• Assists in enhancing the philanthropic efforts at Auburn by assisting in the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of major gifts ($25,000+).
• Builds relationships with Auburn University's alumni and friends by assisting with in-person discovery visits to evaluate their interest in philanthropic giving. Travels to meet the individual, shares information about the university's programs and initiatives, listens to their ideas and concerns, and answers any questions they may have to help inform future fundraising efforts and deepen the relationship between the individual and the university.
• The position will have well-defined weekly, monthly, and annual goals for discovery visits and to qualify major gift prospects. Executes monthly and quarterly touchpoints cadences to maintain consistent and meaningful communication with donors in their portfolio.
• Builds Auburn Advancement's major gift pipeline by determining if visited prospects should be further cultivated and eventually solicited for a major gift. For prospects that are not currently a major gift prospect, the position would make referrals to appropriate areas for further engagement or solicitation.
• Assists in conducting prospecting activities through various means such as phone calls, emails, texts, and events, and participates in regional and local events to identify potential donors.
• Fosters a culture of collaboration by cultivating cooperative partnerships with colleagues in Advancement and other departments within the university.
• Organizes information to identify potential fundraising opportunities and provides support for decision-making and planning related to prospective donors. Collaborates on special projects as assigned.

The nature of this role is highly externally focused, requiring frequent travel and meetings on and off campus during regular and non-traditional business hours, and is therefore expected to operate with high levels of autonomy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree

Licenses & Certifications

• Driver's license, valid and in state

Contract Type

Continuing

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence:We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We're Here for You:Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama:The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

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Posted Date

9/2/2026