"Director, Annual Giving Officer"

Job Details

Job Title: Director, Annual Giving Officer

Location: Albany State Rec. Location

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 285320

About Us

Albany State University is a fully accredited senior unit of the University System of Georgia. Employees receive benefits provided by the University System of Georgia, including medical and major medical insurance, group life insurance, participation in the Georgia Teachers' Retirement System, Optional Retirement Plan (Faculty and exempt employees only), Social Security and Tuition Assistance Program after six months of employment.

Location: Our West Campus is located at 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707. Our East Campus is located at 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705. The Human Resources office for both campuses is located on the West Campus in Building K, Suite 111.

Job Summary

Albany State University is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and results-driven individual to serve as the Director of Annual Giving. This role is responsible for the planning, execution, and growth of a comprehensive annual giving program designed to build a robust culture of philanthropy and significantly increase donor participation and revenue. The Director will focus on alumni engagement, direct marketing, and donor acquisition, with an emphasis on recurring giving and leadership annual gifts.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a comprehensive annual giving strategy that aligns with the university's fundraising priorities. Lead multi-channel solicitation efforts (email, direct mail, phone, social media, text, and digital campaigns).
• Program Management: Manage all aspects of annual giving programs including Day of Giving, reunion giving, and class-based campaigns. Oversee the use of segmentation and data analytics to target and personalize campaigns effectively.
• Donor Engagement and Stewardship: Cultivate and solicit annual gifts from alumni, parents, faculty/staff, and friends of the university. Collaborate with alumni relations and marketing teams to enhance donor engagement and stewardship efforts.
• Collaboration and Supervision: Work closely with advancement services, communications, and major gifts to support the overall development effort. Supervise annual giving staff, student callers, and external vendors as needed.
• Reporting and Analysis: Monitor and report on progress toward goals, ROI, donor retention, and acquisition metrics. Use data to inform strategy and decision-making.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required. Minimum of 5 years of experience in fundraising. Demonstrated success in managing annual giving campaigns and meeting fundraising goals. Strong understanding of fundraising best practices, donor databases (e.g., Raiser’s Edge or similar), and digital marketing tools. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and lead a team.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree preferred. Experience in higher education or nonprofit annual giving. Experience with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Familiarity with engagement and giving strategies for diverse and multigenerational alumni populations. Proven ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external partners.

Proposed Salary

Salary Range is from $59,385 to $70,000.

Required Documents to Attach

Cover letter, Resume, A list of at least 3 professional references with their contact information.