"Auburn Giving Officer"

Auburn Giving Officer

Company:
Auburn University

Job Location:
Auburn University, 36849-5207

Category:
Development and Fundraising

Type:
Full-Time

Salary Range: USD $54,220.00/Yr. - USD $81,330.00/Yr.

Locations: Auburn University, Alabama

Categories: University Advancement

Job Type: Non-Faculty

Position Type: Full-Time

Department: Advancement Strategies O&M

Associated Division: Senior VP-Advancement

Req ID: 8281

Overview

Auburn Advancement is excited to begin the search for an Auburn Giving Officer to join our philanthropy team! In this role, you will help build meaningful relationships with prospective donors, conduct discovery visits, and connect individuals with opportunities that align with their philanthropic interests while supporting Auburn University's mission.

What You'll Do:

• Build and Manage Relationships: Assist in building relationships with alumni and friends of Auburn University through in-person discovery visits. Engage donors by learning their interests, sharing information about the university, and fostering long-term connections.
• Grow the Major Gift Pipeline: Support the development of Auburn Advancement's major gift pipeline by qualifying prospects and referring them to appropriate areas. Assist in moving individuals toward investment in the university through thoughtful engagement and relationship building.
• Conduct Discovery Visits and Travel: Travel to meet with prospective donors, assess philanthropic interests, and gather insights to inform future cultivation and solicitation strategies.
• Execute Strategic Outreach: Maintain consistent communication through calls, emails, texts, and events. Support monthly and quarterly touchpoint strategies to ensure meaningful and ongoing engagement with donors.

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Impactful Work: Your efforts will directly contribute to the growth and success of Auburn University and its priorities.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to making a difference.
• Purpose Driven Work: Align your passion and fulfillment to your work, where you're trusted to reach your full potential and achieve your pinnacle career experience.
• Culture by Design: Thrive in a culture that champions respect, accountability, and professional development.

Now is the perfect time to join Auburn Advancement, a dynamic team encompassing Operations and Strategy, Culture and Talent, Engagement, Philanthropy, and Communications. Under the visionary leadership of Senior Vice President Rob Wellbaum - a seasoned and respected advancement professional - our organization is set to revolutionize the future of Advancement.

The nature of this role is highly externally focused, requiring frequent travel and meetings on and off campus during regular and non-traditional business hours, and is therefore expected to operate with high-levels of autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Purpose: Assist in identifying, cultivating, and supporting the solicitation of major gifts ($25,000+). Conduct discovery visits to understand donor interests and align them with university priorities, helping to deepen relationships and inform future fundraising strategies.
• Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues across Advancement and campus partners to ensure coordinated and strategic donor engagement. Foster strong internal relationships to support a unified approach to philanthropy.
• Innovation: Contribute to outreach strategies and engagement efforts by identifying trends and patterns in donor interactions. Support continuous improvement in how prospects are qualified and cultivated.
• Production: Support a portfolio of prospective donors by executing outreach strategies, maintaining engagement cadences, and contributing to pipeline development through qualification, referral, and relationship management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Driver license, valid and in state

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We're Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
• Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!