Associate Director of Annual Giving

East Carolina University

$67,485 - $70,000

United States, North Carolina, Greenville

Oct 31, 2024

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title	Associate Director of Annual Giving
Position Number	500553
Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Department	UAH Annual Fund
Department Homepage	give.ecu.edu
Advertising Department	UNIVERSITY DEVELOPMENT
Division	University Advancement
Classification Title	Associate Director
Working Title	Associate Director of Annual Giving
Number of Vacancies	1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE)	1.0
Full Time or Part Time	Full Time
Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.	$67,485 - $70,000
Position Location (City)	Greenville
Position Type	Non-Faculty
Job Category	Non-Faculty Senior Administrative
Organizational Unit Overview	The Division of University Advancement is the friend-raising and fund-raising arm of the general academic areas of the university; therefore, all its activities are designed to generate support, financial or otherwise for East Carolina University. The units and subunits within the division work together to identify, involve, cultivate, and solicit alumni and friends of the university to gain financial support from the private sector for the purpose of enhancing the long- and short-range growth and welfare of the university. The Office of the Vice Chancellor for University Advancement is responsible for the following units: Alumni Relations, ECU Foundation, Medical and Health Sciences Foundation of ECU and University Development.
Job Duties	The Associate Director of Annual Giving is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with a wide variety of constituents including alumni, donors, parents, divisional colleagues, campus partners, and volunteers. The Associate Director of Annual Giving will regularly communicate with current and past donors, as well as those who have yet to become donors, utilizing a multi-channel approach that deploys annual giving methods of outreach. The Associate Director of Annual Giving will build a growing pipeline of philanthropic gifts from donors across the giving spectrum that will support the university and its mission, through cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. The Associate Director of Annual Giving will work closely with the Annual Giving team, Planned Giving team, Regional Gift team, Prospect Development team, Alumni Relations team, and the Division of Student Affairs. 80% Fundraising and Donor Engagement: The Associate Director of Annual Giving will utilize multiple forms of communication to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward annual giving prospects who are interested in supporting funds across the university. The Associate Director of Annual Giving will acquire charitable support of the university from donors during the university's annual day of giving. The Associate Director of Annual Giving will enhance the matching gift program by communicating with qualifying donors. The Associate Director of Annual Giving will build philanthropy awareness among ECU's newly graduated alumni and within the student body, including soliciting support for the ECU Alumni Association and Student's Treasure Chest. The Associate Director of Annual Giving will facilitate opportunities for donors to hear from current students as part of the annual stewardship plan to engage donors. The Associate Director of Annual Giving will develop ideas for personalized touch points for current and prospective donors. The Associate Director of Annual Giving will work consistently and accurately with the alumni and donor database to ensure that contacts, solicitations and donor preferences are entered in a timely manner, and donor records are accurate. 20% Enhance Annual Giving and University Advancement Programs; The Associate Director of Annual Giving will work closely with the Annual Giving team, Alumni Relations team, Planned Giving team, Prospect Development team, and Regional Gift team to maximize fundraising efforts The Associate Director of Annual Giving will maintain robust knowledge of annual giving trends and fundraising best practices, fulfilling other duties as assigned The Associate Director of Annual Giving will attend university and divisional events and meetings, including some nights and weekends.
Minimum Education/Experience	Bachelor's degree. A minimum of 3 years of full-time professional experience working in a relationship-based or marketing role, or other related professions Must be proficient using Microsoft Office software
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation	None
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education	Strong interpersonal skills Strong active listening and communication skills Highly organized with the ability to manage and maintain multiple competing priorities with consistent attention to detail Exhibit time management skills that allow for appropriate follow up and adaptation to emerging needs Understanding of the culture and mechanics of higher education fundraising Familiarity with software like Agilon ONE, Anthology Encompass, Ascend, Blackbaud, EverTrue, and ThankView Comfortable in a team environment with a desire to collaborate with others Familiarity with ECU Demonstrated success in overcoming barriers and problem solving Exceptional relationship building skills Goals oriented, exhibit a strong work ethic, and motivated to be an effective member of this mission driven organization Willing to approach roles and tasks with a commitment to the mission and values of East Carolina University
Special Instructions to Applicant	East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Additional Instructions to Applicant	In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
Job Open Date	10/31/2024
Open Until Filled	Yes
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.
Initial Screening Begins	11/14/2024
Rank Level
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting	https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/81634
AA/EOE	East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer who is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care, belonging and opportunity for our faculty, staff and learners and all stakeholders. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ( ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/ TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.
Eligibility for Employment	Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity	If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.