Develop, recommend, coordinate, and implement short- and long-term strategies for marketing and promoting annual giving and/or alumni campaigns, programs and services to promote donor/alumni involvement and participation that acquire, renew, retain, increase, and acquire all levels of annual and alumni giving donors. Oversee alumni communication via a communications calendar and set standards of practice.

Prepare annual/alumni giving metrics that are comprised of: total $'s raised; total number events; participation of targeted prospects and donors; number of new donors/prospects acquired; number of new donors/prospects at leadership level; total number of appeals. Report on trends and donor participation to be used for analysis, tracking of fundraising costs, goal setting and planning throughout the year and for building future strategies. Summarize reports showing progress and results from solicitation efforts.

Foster the growth of best practices in the supporting areas of alumni/donor relations as related to annual giving and the University as a whole; demonstrate a keen appreciation of annual giving as the basis of successful gift planning programs.

Direct activities, including related budget and expenses that are related to annual giving, marketing, alumni relation, or grateful patient. Vet vendors, working within budget, coordinating approvals, and coordinating payment.

Supervise other development officers and administrative support staff. Maintain relationships to foster collaboration with campus-wide fundraising, communication, and marketing efforts.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Education: Bachelor's degree

Experience: Eight (8) years of development experience in annual giving, phonathons, alumni relations, special events, or fundraising, or higher education development

Supervisory Experience: Four (4) years of management or leadership experience that had direct responsibility for the performance of development officers and staff.

Certification/Licensure:

Other: Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 undergraduate college credits being equivalent to one year of related experience. In instances where specific education and/or experience is required only directly related education and/or experience may be substituted.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of position requirements. Thorough knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to support a mission and strategic vision. Instructional, training, and teambuilding skills to strengthen and cultivate relationships. Skill in consultation and change management. Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.

Hiring Range: $131,000 - $145,000, Commensurate with education and experience

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