"Auburn Giving Officer - Human Sciences"

Auburn Giving Officer - Human Sciences

Company: Auburn University

Job Location: Auburn University, 36849-5207

Category: Development and Fundraising

Type: Full-Time

Requisition Number: S4683P

Home Org Name: Human Sc Constituency Adv

Division Name: Senior VP, Advancement

Job Class Code: OA66

Appointment Status: Full-time

Limited Term: No

Job Summary

Auburn Advancement is excited to begin the search for an Auburn Giving Officer in the College of Human Sciences to join our philanthropy team! You will be vital in building lasting relationships and securing the resources needed to support Auburn Advancement and Auburn University's philanthropic mission.

What You'll Do:

• Build Meaningful Connections: Engage with prospective donors to uncover their passions and align them with opportunities at Auburn University. Through in-person qualification visits, you'll assess their philanthropic interest and connect them with areas that resonate most deeply with them.
• Foster Collaboration and Creativity: Work hand-in-hand with colleagues in Human Sciences, Advancement, and across campus, to foster personal connections and develop a nuanced understanding of donor motivations to increase both affinity and financial support for the university.
• Strategize for Success: Develop comprehensive portfolio management plans, craft personalized messages, and design individualized giving plans. Your strategic efforts will drive donor investment and deepen their connection to Auburn University.
• Champion Philanthropy: Play a crucial role in expanding Auburn Advancement's major gift pipeline. By qualifying prospects and referring them to Development Officers, you'll help guide them toward significant investments for Auburn University's future.

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.

Essential Functions

Your Responsibilities as an Auburn Giving Officer:

• Purpose: Play a crucial role in identifying and cultivating major gifts ($25,000+) to support Auburn University's mission. Work with clearly defined weekly, monthly, and annual goals for qualification visits and qualifying major gift prospects.
• Collaboration: Foster a culture of collaboration by building cooperative partnerships with colleagues in Advancement and other university departments. Organize information to identify potential fundraising opportunities and support decision making and planning related to prospective donors.
• Innovation: Engage in innovative prospecting activities through phone calls, emails, texts, and events to identify potential donors. Build Human Sciences' major gift pipeline by determining if visited prospects should be further cultivated for major gifts. For prospects not ready for major gifts, make referrals to appropriate areas for further engagement or solicitation.
• Production: Conduct in-person qualification visits with prospects, evaluating their interest in philanthropic giving. Travel to meet individuals, share information about engineering's programs and initiatives, and address their questions to inform future fundraising efforts. Execute monthly and quarterly touchpoints to maintain meaningful connections with donors.

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!

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree

Minimum License and Certifications

• Valid Driver's License

Salary Range: $49,680 - $84,450

Job Category: Development/Alumni Affairs

Working Hours if Non-Traditional: This role works days, nights, weekends, and involves frequent travel.

City position is located in: Auburn

State position is located: Alabama