"Tiger Giving Officer"

Tiger Giving Officer

Company: Auburn University

Job Location: Auburn University, 36849-5207

Category: Development and Fundraising

Type: Full-Time

Requisition Number: S4823P

Home Org Name: Advancement Strategies O&M

Division Name: Senior VP, Advancement

Job Class Code: OA63

Appointment Status: Full-time

Limited Term: No

Job Summary

Auburn Advancement is excited to begin the search for a Tiger Giving Officer to join our operations and strategy team! In this position, your outreach efforts will directly support Auburn's mission and inspire lasting generosity. As part of the cAUse Marketing team, you will work with alumni, parents, and friends of Auburn to increase mid-level giving through personalized, one-on-one interactions.

What You'll Do:

• Engaging Donors: Utilize phone calls, digital channels, and video conferencing tools to connect with alumni and friends, building relationships that inspire mid-level contributions under the major gift level of $25,000.
• Collaborating for Success: Work alongside the Advancement team and campus partners to align your efforts with Auburn's strategic priorities, ensuring personalized engagement and sustained donor support.
• Driving Results: Autonomously manage your portfolio, setting and achieving fundraising goals through consistent, high-volume outreach while continuously refining your approach to donor engagement.
• Champion Philanthropy: Serve as a passionate advocate for Auburn's mission, encouraging mid-level donors to support the university's initiatives through personalized outreach and tailored giving strategies.

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 meetings on and off campus during regular and occasional non-traditional business hours, and is therefore expected to operate with high-levels of autonomy

Essential Functions

Purpose:

• Inspire Giving: Engage alumni, parents, and friends through strategic one-to-one outreach, using phone calls and digital communication to encourage mid-level gifts and pledges.
• Donor Engagement: Develop and implement solicitation outreach plans and personalized messaging to secure gifts under the major gift level of $25,000.

Collaboration:

• Partner with Team: Collaborate closely with the Advancement team and frontline fundraisers to ensure consistent donor engagement and support the growth of Auburn's philanthropic pipeline.
• Campus Collaboration: Work with campus partners to stay informed on alumni and fundraising opportunities, using this information to create customized outreach and stewardship plans.

Innovation:

• Tech-Driven Engagement: Utilize Auburn's digital platforms, video conferencing software, and other technology to build rapport, engage donors, and solicit contributions.
• Stay Creative: Continuously refine your outreach strategies by exploring new digital channels and innovative approaches to connect with donors.

Production:

• Meet Goals: With a high level of autonomy, set and achieve fundraising goals by conducting high-volume outreach and securing gifts and pledges from your portfolio.
• Track Success: Monitor and report your progress, ensuring that all donor interactions are properly documented in Auburn's CRM system.

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 Skills and Abilities

• Ability to personalize solicitations, daily use of video, phone, and email, and use of multiple databases and virtual communication technology is critical to success in this role.
• Superior interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Well developed organizational skills
• Computer and online application skills
• Strong customer service orientation
• Ability to assume responsibility, take initiative, and work independently and in teams;
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with different contingencies including faculty, students, managers, employers.

Salary Range: $49,290 - $73,940

Job Category: Auburn Advancement

City position is located in Auburn

State position is located Alabama

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