Regional Giving Specialist

GrowthZone, Inc.; Birmingham, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Regional Giving Specialist to build a regional program focused on mid-level gifts and alumni engagement. You will collaborate with the Office of Advancement to develop strategies that strengthen relationships with alumni, parents/family, and friends to support University priorities.

Hybrid-eligible after probation, this role emphasizes travel for assessments and solicitations, donor acknowledgments, and collaboration with development officers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Business or a related field and two years of related experience required.
• Travel is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive giving program to secure mid-level gifts ($5,000–$24,999) from alumni, parents and friends.
• Implement practices to engage alumni in lifelong relationships and secure support for initiatives.
• Coordinate with Advancement Services to research prospects, coordinate solicitations, and acknowledge donors.
• Transition prospects to appropriate development officers for major gift cultivation and solicitation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CRM proficiency

Fundraising basics

Prospect solicitation

Portfolio development

Effective communication

Writing skills

Presentation skills

Networking

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Job description

REGIONAL GIVING SPECIALIST

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a Regional Giving Specialist in the Office of Advancement. This position will develop and implement strategies to ensure the success of a regional giving program with alumni, parents/family, and friends with an emphasis on alumni engagement and mid-level giving as an integral component of the University’s overall institutional advancement program. The Regional Giving Specialist will deliver strategic outreach efforts to alumni, parents/families of alumni and current students and friends of the University and work closely with other units to develop unique opportunities for engagement leading to targeted solicitations to benefit the University.

This position will work closely with members of the University Development Office and other University personnel to translate the University’s mission and goals into measurable achievements in engagement, fundraising and the overall general advancement of UAB.

This position will report to the Sr Director of Development II for Central Advancement.

This position is hybrid-eligible after the probationary period.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. Develop a comprehensive giving program focused on securing Mid-Level gifts ($5,000-$24,999) by maximizing relationships with alumni, parents and friends. Conduct outreach efforts and travel to make assessment and cultivation/solicitation visits to constituents and document the result of those discussions in relationship/database management system. Where appropriate, arrange for meetings between these constituents and University Leadership.
2. Implement best practices to engage alumni in lifelong progressive relationships with the University. Promote a comprehensive understanding of the University’s mission, goals and priorities and secure support for these initiatives.
3. Work with other members of the University Advancement Services staff to ensure that potential gift prospects are properly researched and assigned, that all solicitations are coordinated and completed, and that donors receive appropriate acknowledgements and recognition.
4. Where appropriate, transition prospects to the appropriate development officer for major gift cultivation and solicitation.
5. Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Pay Range

$47,665 – $60,000

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Business or a related field and two (2) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Travel is required for this position.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to work within a CRM
• Basic knowledge of fundraising techniques (qualifying, asks, objections, messaging)
• Confidence to solicit prospects for entry to mid-level gifts
• Portfolio development skills
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively
• Writing skills/techniques (entry level prospect proposals)
• Presentation skills
• Networking/relationship building
• Project management skills

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.