Corporate Giving Director identifies and assesses the causes and organizations that align with the company's values and goals and implements strategic plans to support them. Establishes and maintains relationships with nonprofit organizations and community leaders to ensure effective collaboration and support of giving initiatives. Being a Corporate Giving Director manages the budget for charitable giving, evaluates grant proposals, and monitors the impact of the company's charitable contributions. Develops employee volunteer programs to engage employees, offer participation to wider audience, and raise awareness about the organization's charitable initiatives. Additionally, Corporate Giving Director maintains current knowledge of best practices in corporate giving and philanthropy. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Corporate Giving Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Corporate Giving Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Description
The ideal candidate will be someone who can lead a diverse team of high-achieving fundraising professionals by seeing the potential in others and helping them achieve success by understanding and developing their strengths through an individualized approach to leading each team member. The ideal candidate can also demonstrate skill in (i) working with team members to sort through complexity, (ii) exploring alternative courses of action, as well as (iii) determining and executing the best possible outcomes. Flexibility in learning and understanding new subject matters as well as the ability to sell ideas and gain support for programs within the organization through effective relationship building are also desired strengths.
While fostering a team environment of trust, innovation, and professionalism, the Director of Annual Giving will lead strategic and tactical efforts to make the Annual Fund the preferred destination for unrestricted gifts by the Aggie Network in support of Texas A&M University and The Association of Former Students.
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DUTIES
Develops, executes, assesses, and leads all strategic and tactical Annual Giving activities:
Provides direction and consultation for Annual Giving staff direct reports:
Participates and provides input on various Association-wide activities:
Serves as an ambassador for The Association:
Other duties as assigned:
This description of expected duties is neither all-inclusive nor permanent. Employees may be required to take on additional duties without notice.
TEAM EXPECTATIONS
The Association of Former Students is a team, and each member of the team is important to the overall success of the organization. To achieve our goals and mission, each team member will:
Requirements
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Required: Ability to work with diverse population. Demonstrated professional and polished written and verbal communication skills. Ability to lead fundraising professionals and successfully communicate with volunteer Board members by modeling appropriate behavior and creating an optimistic, collaborative, high-achieving team culture. Strong critical thinking skills and appreciation for implementation of data-driven analysis in strategic and tactical decision-making. Working knowledge of standard office equipment. Ability to operate a keyboard. Frequent use of a computer.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Strong commitment to the mission and vision of The Association of Former Students, with the ability and desire to serve as an advocate for the organization and Texas A&M University. Ability to work some evenings and weekends and travel periodically as needed in promotion of The Association and our Annual Fund.
EXPERIENCE
Required: 7-10 years professional experience, including 5 years supervisory experience. Strong leadership, managerial, organizational, and communication experience required.
Preferred: Five years of experience in fundraising, annual giving, alumni relations, or an analogous profession.
EDUCATION
Required: Bachelor’s degree.
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University.
SUPERVISION
Received: Vice President of Development.
Given: Assistant Director of Leadership Annual Giving, Manager of Fundraising, Coordinator of Annual Giving, Fundraising Analyst, and Coordinator of Stewardship.
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