Director - Annual Giving, Stewardship, And Donor Relations

Job Title

Director - Annual Giving, Stewardship, and Donor Relations

Department

Development Office

Salary

$63,668 - $80,116; commensurate with experience

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Director of Annual Giving, Stewardship, and Donor Relations is responsible for the development, implementation, and assessment of a comprehensive strategic plan focused on donor acquisition, donor retention, and growing our culture of philanthropy. This position reports to the Executive Director of Development and manages a Donors Relations Coordinator.

Responsibilities Include:

• Managing, marketing, and executing all mass solicitations, including direct mail, email, digital efforts, and special efforts such as True Blue Give (giving days) and Senior Gift (student philanthropy)

• Developing effective solicitation strategies for all segments of our community including alumni, faculty and staff, retirees, students, and friends of the university

• Tracking and increasing donor acquisition rates, donor retention rates, and recurring donors

• Managing a comprehensive donor stewardship program that fosters meaningful connections with donors at all levels, including the oversight, growth, and enhancement of all donor recognition societies and events

• Working with the Strategic Communications Specialist to ensure prompt and effective communication to all donors

• Working with Advancement Services to ensure effective ways of updating constituent contact information and maintaining data integrity

• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders throughout the university, including Deans, faculty, and development officers

• Referring leads to other development staff as appropriate

• Staying abreast of current trends in higher education and fundraising

• Occasional nights and weekends required

Required Education

Bachelors degree required

Required Related Experience

Five years of professional experience

Desirable Related Experience

• Experience in marketing, sales, higher education, or project / event management

• Strong analytical and data management skills

• Passion for the university's mission and a commitment to philanthropy

• Basic understanding of annual giving, mass solicitations, the donor cycle, and moves management

Documents Needed to Apply

Cover Letter & Resume Required

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:

• Sick Leave

• Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty

• 13 paid University holidays

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

• Retirement plans

• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans

• Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents

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MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://www.mtsu.edu/police/docs/2023AnnualSecurityReport.pdf or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.

MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.

Application Review Date: June 6, 2024; for optimal consideration, please apply before March 21, 2024.