Job Description:

Strategically manage a comprehensive annual giving program focused on shaping a sustainable tradition of annual support from alumni and friends.

• Plan and execute a comprehensive program of annual giving including solicitation activities such as direct mail, email, web presence, and other engagement-centered communications.
• Write, edit, and produce all annual giving mail solicitation materials.
• Responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of all elements of the annual giving program, as well as assist with major gift prospect identification.
• Develop fundraising and engagement strategies for all volunteer programs, such as employee/staff campaigns, to increase revenue and annual participation, establish and manage successful relationships and strategies that result in greater affinity and engagement with Christian Brothers University.
• Develop strategies to integrate current CBU students into annual giving strategies and stewardship.
• Increase annual financial support, and enhance the fundraising pipeline.
• Establish goals for each segment of the annual giving program.
• Increase the number of annual donors and dollars raised from the annual giving program.
• Upgrade gift amounts from existing donors.

Key Performance Indicators

• Donor Retention Rate – LYBUNTS
• Number of realized gifts – personally and through direct mail appeals
• Number of donor visits – personally
• Number of solicitations – face to face
• Number of major gift prospects identified
• Growth of annual giving program

Requirements:

•  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Five years of progressive experience in alumni relations and/or fundraising, and familiarity with principles and practices of annual giving preferred.
• Experience in educational advancement preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills; demonstrated personal solicitation experience.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of database research and maintenance.
• Ability to work with students, as well as volunteers of all ages.
• Must be able to travel and work evenings and weekends as warranted.

Christian Brothers University alumni are highly encouraged to apply.