| Department: |
UMBC's Office of Institutional Advancement supports the University's mission and strategic priorities in a variety of ways, including telling the UMBC story through brand, stories and design; building partnerships with community stakeholders; and fundraising to support students, faculty, alumni and programs.
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| Position Overview: |
Reporting to and working closely with the Director of Annual Giving, the Associate Director of Leadership Annual Giving will implement strategies designed to meet donor participation and revenue goals. As a primary responsibility, the Associate Director will oversee the development and execution of a multi-channel solicitation plan for donors and prospects at leadership annual giving levels of $1,000 or more. The Associate Director will help align how the annual giving office engages donors with their passions through video, phone, social media and digital connections. This position has supervisory responsibilities.
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| Why Work at UMBC? |
UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $75,000 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.
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| Telework: |
A hybrid telework schedule may be available.
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| Responsibilities: |
The Associate Director of Leadership Annual Giving will be responsible for the program strategy, implementation, growth and evaluation of leadership annual giving fundraising.
Specific duties include:
- Qualifies, cultivates and solicits alumni, parents and friends capable of making annual gifts of $1,000 or more, with primary emphasis on retaining and increasing giving from existing donors
- Meet outreach targets of 8-10 contacts per day through phone calls, written communications (i.e., emails and letters) and video communications (i.e., ThankView and Webex) to continually qualify new donors and cultivate, solicit and steward existing donors
- Supervise, encourage and develop the performance of Assistant Directors to grow leadership gift fundraising efforts with creativity, professionalism, sustainability and effective teamwork
- Develop strategies for mass solicitation of Hilltop Society prospects through direct mail and email in collaboration with the Alumni and Development Communications and Marketing team
- Work in partnership with the annual giving team to manage special projects, including Giving Days, Donor Appreciation Receptions and other fundraising initiatives
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| Required Minimum Qualifications: |
- Bachelor's Degree
- Two years of experience in advancement (e.g., annual giving, major gifts, donor relations, alumni relations or stewardship), sales, marketing, customer service or a related field
Note: Position is full-time and may involve occasional travel, evening and/or weekend work
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| Preferred Qualifications: |
- Five or more years of experience in fundraising, including experience in higher education and supervising staff
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
For best consideration, please upload a cover letter and a resume by February 2, 2024.
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| Closing Date: |
Open Until Filled |
| Benefits: |
UMBC offers a rich benefits package.
Regular and grant funded regular positions (Full benefits summary click here):
Generous Leave which includes accruing:
- 22 Days of Annual Leave
- 15 Days of Sick Leave
- 15 Holidays
- 3 Personal Days
Tuition Remission:
- 8 credit hours per semester
- Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment
Additional Benefits:
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
- Professional development opportunities
- Wellness opportunities
- & Much more
Contingent II positions may include some benefits.
Benefits offered align with type (Regular, Contingent II, etc.) of position.
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| Salary: |
Salary starts at $75,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. |
| Hours: |
Full-time |
| Type: |
Regular |
| FLSA Status: |
Exempt |
| Equal Opportunity Statement: |
UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. |
| Title IX: |
As an institution that receives federal financial assistance, UMBC adheres to Title IX and does not discriminate on the basis of sex. For more information about Title IX and contact information for Title IX Coordinator click here. |
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Accommodation:
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If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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| Work Authorization: |
As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work. |