Job Summary

The Associate Director of Annual Giving in Kelley's Office of Development and Engagement (ODE) is responsible for planning and executing annual giving campaigns designed to increase participation, engagement and annual giving donations among alumni, parents, friends, faculty, staff, and other constituents and supporters.

General Responsibilities

Plans and participates in solicitation efforts for outright annual fund gifts from alumni, parents, friends, faculty, staff, and other constituents and supporters of the university via direct mail, email, phone, in person, and/or social media. Fundraising outreach may be focused on programming or funds/needs within 1 school or department or may span multiple schools or departments.
Cultivates donor relationships through regular communications and outreach events; updates, maintains, and forwards prospective and current donor files and information to other development officers as necessary.
In coordination with manager, sets annual funds targets, contacts, and timelines by campaign. Tracks progress toward goals, reporting or presenting figures on a regular basis to manager, team, and/or department/school representatives. Progress may be monitored via an incentive plan.
Creates and distributes compelling print and digital fundraising materials for each campaign; tracks cost, funds received, and metrics such as return on investment for solicitation and pledge to donation yield.
Researches, compiles, and provides metrics, facts, and general operations information about IU and its schools and departments to donors. Regularly collaborates with colleagues in relevant departments and schools and conveys donor questions/concerns related to their willingness to contribute.
Provides an excellent donor experience through customer service, active listening, inclusive language, and thoughtful and persuasive discussion, consistently upholding the integrity and mission of Indiana University.
May take on increasingly complex special projects, such as re-engaging lapsed donors, creating new annual fund campaigns, or developing and executing targeted events for potential donors.
May delegate administrative tasks, such as preparing and sending digital and direct mail solicitations, to other staff.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

Bachelor's degree in related field

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

2 years in fundraising, sales, a higher education foundation, or related field

SKILLS

Required

Proficient communication skills
Maintains a high degree of professionalism
Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
Highly thorough and dependable
Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure

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