Leadership Annual Giving Fundraiser

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

Job summary

The University of Alaska Anchorage is seeking a Leadership Annual Giving fundraiser to grow philanthropic support for Alaska’s largest university. You will manage a donor portfolio, cultivate relationships, and invite annual gifts to support UAA students, programs, and priorities.

You may identify future major gift prospects and work with Annual Giving and Major Gifts colleagues. This role emphasizes relationship building, measurable results, and proactive outreach.

Qualifications

• Personable, persistent, organized, and results‑driven
• Fundraising experience welcomed, with potential backgrounds in sales, relationship management or community engagement

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of donors and prospective donors
• Build relationships through personalized outreach and face‑to‑face meetings
• Invite individuals to make meaningful annual gifts to support UAA priorities
• Identify and develop donors who may become future major gift prospects

Skills

Personable

Persistent

Organized

Results‑driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, business, public administration or relevant field

Tools

None

Job description

The University of Alaska Anchorage is seeking a Leadership Annual Giving fundraiser to grow philanthropic support for Alaska’s largest university. You will manage a donor portfolio, cultivate relationships, and invite annual gifts to support UAA students, programs, and priorities.

You may identify future major gift prospects and work with Annual Giving and Major Gifts colleagues. This role emphasizes relationship building, measurable results, and proactive outreach.