Overview
Leadership Annual Giving Officer Jobs in Rochester, Minnesota, USA at Oakland University
Oakland University offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefit program including a comprehensive medical plan with low contribution amounts for our employees, dental and vision plans at no cost for our employees, generouspaid time offplans, a generous University contribution to our 403(b) retirement plan, tuition assistance for our employees and dependents, free access to our Campus Recreation Center and workout facilities, and flexible work schedules andwellnessprograms.
These are current benefit levels subject to future changes. Oakland University offers a strong, University-widecommitment to diversity, equity andinclusion, which has garnered nationalrecognitionas a top workplace for LGBTQ+ community members; nationalrecognitionas a safe workplace, and consistent top ranking for support services to U.S. Military veteran students.
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This is a full-time position (40 hours).
First consideration will be given to those who apply by January 29, 2025.
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Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination ofeducationand/or experience.
A minimum of three (3) years of related work experience in nonprofit, highereducation, fundraising, or relationship management.
Excellent writing and public speaking skills.
Excellent and demonstrated organizational and goal-orientedproject managementskills.
Must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and donor-centered.
Must have the ability to forge strong working relationships with other colleagues and a capacity for engaging confidence and trust among donors, alumni, and friends of the University.
Requires travel, including evenings and occasional weekends.
Desired Qualifications
Direct fundraising experience, preferably within a highereducationinstitution, with demonstrated ability to manage a large number of prospective donors resulting in donor acquisition, retention, upgrades, or significant gifts and strong donor relationships. Knowledge of highereducationdevelopment, annual giving, andleadershipsocieties.
Additionally, ability to work effectively with the donor community, with the academic community, and with colleagues in a cooperative environment.
Requires strong interpersonal skills and ability to interface professionally with alumni, parents, administration, faculty, and students.
Requires exceptional professional writing, editing, verbal, andanalytical skills.
All Qualifications
Unless otherwise required by an applicablecollective bargainingagreement, all minimum, additional and desired qualifications are preferred, but qualifications, degrees, and/or experience deemed comparable and/or equivalent by Oakland University in its sole and exclusive discretion may be considered.
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Purpose
Support UniversityAdvancementgoals by developing cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies forleadershipannual giving donors and potentialleadershipdonors. This includes determining the donor’s area of interest and likelihood to give through qualification contacts such as emails, meetings, telephone calls, and solicitations. Specifically, this position will:
Successfully manage approximately 125–150 assigned prospects within the $1,000 – $24,999 range from identification through cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship;
Work with stewardship team to properly recognizeleadershipdonors;
Analyze data and pipeline reports to det…
Title: Leadership Annual Giving Officer
Company: Oakland University
Location: Rochester, Minnesota, USA
Category: Non-Profit, Management
