LEADERSHIP ANNUAL GIVING OFFICER

The University of Oklahoma Foundation, Inc.; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 1,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Oklahoma Foundation, Inc. in Norman, OK seeks a Leadership Annual Giving Officer to develop and steward philanthropic relationships within the annual giving program. It focuses on identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors who give $1,000–$25,000 annually.

This on-site role reports to the Senior Leadership Annual Giving Officer and collaborates with the Advancement team to achieve fundraising goals and strengthen the donor pipeline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 1-3 years in higher education or nonprofit fundraising.
• Experience in annual giving or donor stewardship preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and steward philanthropic relationships as part of the annual giving program.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors contributing $1,000–$25,000 annually.
• Collaborate with Advancement team and stakeholders to reach fundraising goals.
• Report to Senior Leadership Annual Giving Officer and contribute to donor pipelines.

Skills

Donor relations

Fundraising

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Leadership Annual Giving Officer is responsible for developing and stewarding philanthropic relationships as part of the overall annual giving program strategy. This role involves identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding donors who contribute annual gifts in the $1,000 to $25,000 range. This professional will report to the Senior Leadership Annual Giving Officer, working in collaboration with other members of the Advancement team and key stakeholders to achieve fundraising goals and enhance the Foundation’s pipeline of donors. Bachelor's degree and 1-3 years of work experience, preferably in a higher education or nonprofit setting, required.

Please note that this is an on-site role in Norman, Oklahoma.