Annual Gift Director - Higher Ed. plans and implements the university/college's campaign for monetary aid in annual gifts from alumni and other community members. Assigns specific campaign programs to Annual Gift Coordinators. Being an Annual Gift Director - Higher Ed. is responsible for attracting and retaining prospective donors, monitoring mailings, and analyzing past donations. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Annual Gift Director - Higher Ed. typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Annual Gift Director - Higher Ed. manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be an Annual Gift Director - Higher Ed. typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Title: Director of Annual Giving
Reports to: Associate Vice President for Advancement
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Job Summary:
Annual Giving plays an integral role within Institutional Advancement’s efforts to secure mission-driven resources to advance the vision for growth and Christ-centered formation of our students, and this position is integral to the academic and spiritual mission of the University. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Advancement (AVP), the Director for Annual Giving (Director) will design and drive the strategy for a multi-channel, donor-centric annual giving program to increase philanthropic support to the University, with a focus on growing scholarship and current use giving. The Director will also manage a portfolio of prospective and current donors to cultivate, solicit and steward for leadership annual gifts. The Director will serve on the Vice President for Institutional Advancement’s leadership team to advance the philanthropic goals of the University. An important part of the position is supporting the ministry and mission of the University and advancing the academic excellence and spiritual vitality of our University and students. Each employee plays an important role in the development of the Christian faith in our students.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Must be intimately familiar with and thoroughly committed to the mission, vision and heritage of Asbury University possessing the ability to relate to and communicate with the various constituencies of the institution in an effective manner. Good people management, organizational and communications skills are necessary. The candidate must model the spiritual, personal, family and professional qualities described in the University’s Handbook for Community Life and should be active in the Church and committed to the fundamental doctrines of the Wesleyan, Arminian and Holiness movements.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Institutional Commitment:
Asbury University is an independent, Christian, liberal arts university in the Wesleyan-Holiness tradition. In the desire to be a more inclusive community, reflective of the Kingdom of God, we especially encourage applications from women and from candidates from various ethnic backgrounds. At Asbury University, employees must display a committed and dynamic Christian faith along with the ability to support the University’s theological position, lifestyle standards, and mission. Candidates must agree, support and adhere to University policies and procedures – including the Faculty Manual, Community Standards Guidelines, Human Sexuality Statement, and the Standard of Conduct for employees. Asbury University does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, or handicap in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices.
Application Process:
Interested parties may forward their completed Asbury University Application, signed Application Insert and required essay (located at the bottom of the application insert), and resume to the Human Resources Office via email at human.resources@asbury.edu or by mail at:
Human Resources
Asbury University
1 Macklem Drive
Wilmore, KY 40390
Department: Professional/Administrative Staff
Job Type: Staff
Status: Exempt
Deadline: Until Filled