"Annual Gifts Officer"

Overview and Responsibilities

The Annual Gifts Officer plays a pivotal role in securing Annual Fund gifts for the College through identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of current and future donors. This position will manage a prospective donor pool of alumni, corporate and friend constituents with a giving capacity of up to $10,000. By leveraging best practices in development and employing innovative fundraising techniques, this role works to ensure sustainable growth of the donor base, meeting both financial and participation goals by crafting compelling fundraising appeals, organizing impactful events, and managing comprehensive giving programs.

Responsibilities:

• Develop a strong understanding of the College's mission, academic and extracurricular offerings, faculty and staff, and institutional priorities to ensure fundraising efforts align with and support the broader goals of the institution.
• Think critically, strategically, and creatively about the tasks and progress of Annual Giving.
• Create, manage, and execute core stewardship efforts and annual giving programs in coordination with the Advancement team including college scholarship programs.
• Develop, execute, and maintain annual appeal branding strategies and campaigns through direct mail, email, online, multimedia, and personal solicitation efforts focusing on shaping a sustainable tradition of annual support.
• Conduct prospect research and analyze donor data to plan individual solicitation strategies for managing current prospects and introducing new prospects into the overall campaign cultivation pool.
• Cultivate and steward relationships with donors.
• Plan and manage donor recognition programs and events.
• Attend and support appropriate donor engagement activities related to development goals, including community involvement throughout the district.
• Understand, create, and update written documentation for accurate gift recording, acknowledgements, and reporting.
• Create and manage digital giving campaigns by aligning online appeals with broader fundraising initiatives, using the platform to track donor participation and personalized outreach.
• Prepare regular reports on fundraising progress and results.
• Manage the annual fund calendar to ensure timely and effective research.
• Conduct benchmarking and evaluation for advancement events, assuring accountability for all fiscal matters and adherence to regulations as well as College and Foundation policies and procedures.
• Contribute to team's efforts to meet engagement, financial, and participation goals.
• Serve as CRM platform administrator.
• Create gift entry and donor data in CRM.
• Support and participate in Foundation and Advancement activities and events.
• Work as an individual contributor to team goals.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience with database systems, CRM's and/or online giving platforms.
• Ability to model integrity through self-awareness, personal accountability, ethical behavior, quality standards, and sustainable practices.
• Ability to think critically by applying problem solving practices, acquiring relevant information, using technology and other resources appropriately, and evaluating alternatives.
• Ability to communicate effectively by speaking and writing clearly, concisely, and professionally; practicing active listening; reading critically and adapting communication for audience.
• Ability to recognize personal biases, adapt to different cultural situations, and demonstrate a commitment to respectful interactions with persons of various ethnic, cultural, socio-economic, or educational backgrounds.
• Proficient knowledge of and skills with technology including software programs for communication, data collection, and decision making including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel to CVTC campuses and other locations as needed to perform position responsibilities.

Qualifications

Associate's degree in Business Management, Marketing Communications, Liberal Arts, or a related field with a minimum of six years of experience in development, fundraising, or direct solicitation required; or a Bachelor's degree in Business, Nonprofit Management, Marketing, Social Science, or a related field with a minimum of two years of experience in development, fundraising or direct solicitation preferred. Experience with annual giving preferred. Experience with two-year college alumni associations and alumni engagement preferred. In evaluating candidates for this position, the College may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform duties of position.

Benefits Summary

2025 annual benefits include: 3 - 4 weeks of paid vacation time based on years of service, 11 paid holidays, Paid winter break - varies each year based on academic calendar and, at a minimum, includes days between Christmas and New Year's holidays (some exceptions may apply for essential workers), Paid summer break - the week of July 4th, 4 paid personal days, 3 weeks (15 days) paid sick time annually for absences due to illness, injury, or doctor and dentist appointments of the employee, dependent children, spouse, or parents of the employee or spouse; cumulative to 135 days (1,080 hours), Paid bereavement time, Paid volunteer time, Tuition reimbursement up to $2,500 annually (eligibility requirements apply), Health insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents with attached Health Savings Account (HSA); CVTC contributes $3,400 annually for a family plan or $1,700 annually for a single plan to your HSA, Wellness incentive of up to $600 for employees enrolled in CVTC's health insurance, $2,500 cash-payment in lieu of CVTC health insurance coverage for employees who have credible coverage through another source, Dental insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents, Vision insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents, Life and long-term disability insurance premiums paid by CVTC, Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), CVTC matches 6.95%, vested at 5 years of credible service, 403(b) tax deferred annuity program, 457(b) deferred compensation plan, Section 125 flexible spending accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Professional development, Certified Gold Level Family Friendly Workplace (FFW), Access to expansive collection of college and public library resources for personal and professional use, Free or low-cost services offered by CVTC program students, such as computer repair, automotive repair, Shear Inspiration Salon and Spa, aesthetician services and 620 West restaurant and culinary pop ups. Benefits begin on the first date of employment (i.e., there is no waiting period).