The University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law seeks an enthusiastic and talented individual to serve as Assistant Director of Development & Annual Giving (Annual/Alumni Giving Officer I). Reporting to the Executive Director of Development, the Assistant Director of Development & Annual Giving will be an instrumental partner to enhance and enrich existing Maryland Carey Law annual giving operations. The Assistant Director of Development & Annual Giving, with a payroll title of annual giving officer I, is responsible for supporting the planning and execution of annual giving and donor engagement initiatives by coordinating fundraising campaigns, developing solicitation and communication materials, managing donor and prospect data, and providing responsive donor services. The Assistant Director of Development & Annual Giving will also contribute to fundraising growth through campaign support, data analysis, trend research, gift processing, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance the School of Law's development and annual giving operations.

BENEFITS (Exempt Regular):

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 16 paid holidays, 3 personal leave days, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.

PRIMARY DUTIES

· Support a comprehensive annual giving calendar and plan for communication and solicitation activities within specific market segments identified as having potential for the greatest growth, including creating and editing of all solicitation appeals.

· Help with the coordination of annual fund or alumni giving campaigns of prospective donors. Goals of these campaigns will be focused on: total $'s raised; participation of targeted prospects and donors; number of new donors/prospects acquired; number of new donors/prospects acquired at leadership level; total number of appeals.

· Researches and reports on current annual giving trends. Makes recommendations to improve the overall annual giving operation based on research findings.

· Involved in gift processing and day-to-day support activities, especially during peak times for donations. Due to the nature of fundraising and alumni relations, full office and telephone coverage are important operational needs that all employees share responsibility for.

· Responds to philanthropy inquiries and responsible for follow up calls regarding donor related needs.

· Oversees data management, list pull requests and data manipulation and clean up before and after all solicitations and activities.

· Participates in planning meetings, works on special assignments, assists colleagues, and provides support for all ongoing programs and operations, as needed.

Qualifications :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor's degree.
• Experience: Two (2) years of fundraising, philanthropy, or client/customer relations experience.

The University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law seeks an enthusiastic and talented individual to serve as Assistant Director of Development & Annual Giving (Annual/Alumni Giving Officer I). Reporting to the Executive Director of Development, the Assistant Director of Development & Annual Giving will be an instrumental partner to enhance and enrich existing Maryland Carey Law annual giving operations. The Assistant Director of Development & Annual Giving, with a payroll title of annual giving officer I, is responsible for supporting the planning and execution of annual giving and donor engagement initiatives by coordinating fundraising campaigns, developing solicitation and communication materials, managing donor and prospect data, and providing responsive donor services. The Assistant Director of Development & Annual Giving will also contribute to fundraising growth through campaign support, data analysis, trend research, gift processing, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance the School of Law's development and annual giving operations.

BENEFITS (Exempt Regular):

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 16 paid holidays, 3 personal leave days, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.

PRIMARY DUTIES

· Support a comprehensive annual giving calendar and plan for communication and solicitation activities within specific market segments identified as having potential for the greatest growth, including creating and editing of all solicitation appeals.

· Help with the coordination of annual fund or alumni giving campaigns of prospective donors. Goals of these campaigns will be focused on: total $'s raised; participation of targeted prospects and donors; number of new donors/prospects acquired; number of new donors/prospects acquired at leadership level; total number of appeals.

· Researches and reports on current annual giving trends. Makes recommendations to improve the overall annual giving operation based on research findings.

· Involved in gift processing and day-to-day support activities, especially during peak times for donations. Due to the nature of fundraising and alumni relations, full office and telephone coverage are important operational needs that all employees share responsibility for.

· Responds to philanthropy inquiries and responsible for follow up calls regarding donor related needs.

· Oversees data management, list pull requests and data manipulation and clean up before and after all solicitations and activities.

· Participates in planning meetings, works on special assignments, assists colleagues, and provides support for all ongoing programs and operations, as needed.

Qualifications :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor's degree.
• Experience: Two (2) years of fundraising, philanthropy, or client/customer relations experience.