University of New Hampshire · 1 day ago
Annual Giving Officer, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences (CEPS)
Durham, NH
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$55K/yr - $98K/yr
3+ years expThe University of New Hampshire is a research institution seeking an Annual Giving Officer for the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences. The role involves spearheading annual giving efforts, managing donor relationships, and executing strategies to increase philanthropic support for the college.
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Responsibilities
Partner with the Senior Director of Annual Giving to develop an Annual Giving strategy for CEPS that aligns with the Dean’s vision and priorities and with the overall Annual Giving strategy for the university that aims to significantly increase revenue and constituent participation in the current campaign. Oversee the effective implementation of these strategies across CEPS, partnering with Annual Giving colleagues, CEPS Development colleagues and leadership
Partner with the central Annual Giving team members on all direct marketing efforts and communications they are executing on behalf of CEPS (mail, phone, email, social media, etc.) to provide CEPS specific messaging, content, and strategies
Serve as the CEPS representative for The (603) Challenge by securing underwriter funds, coordinating multi-channel outreach, driving goals and strategies, recruiting volunteers, and motivating faculty and staff to participate
Assist in the determination of metrics and goals for CEPS’s Annual Giving program; regularly monitor progress via reports to ensure these goals are achieved
Participate in events, programs, meetings, and initiatives that support UNH and CEPS’s Annual Giving program as directed by academic and Advancement leadership
Consult with faculty and staff from the various departments and programs to provide guidance on any Annual Giving efforts they may be conducting to ensure they have a coordinated strategy and follow policies and procedures
Engage, educate, and train key volunteers on Annual Giving and recruit new volunteers
Work collaboratively across the entire Development and Advancement teams to support UNH’s overall Annual Giving and other fundraising and engagement goals and strategic plans
Manage and actively expand a portfolio consisting of alumni, faculty, staff, friends, corporations and other constituents as appropriate capable of making annual gifts up to $25,000 and maintain frequent contact with these prospects to build relationships and increase philanthropic support
Conduct 100-125 visits each fiscal year via video conference, phone, and/or in-person; meeting this activity goal will require travel across the state, region, and, on occasion, the U.S
Solicit annual gifts for CEPS and UNH toward achieving personal and unit-wide annual revenue and donor participation goals
Partner with colleagues across Development/Advancement to plan effective engagement, solicitation, and stewardship strategies that will move prospects forward
Qualify prospects for potential leadership, major and planned giving capacity and interest and provide background to appropriate colleagues to effectively move them through the pipeline
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and 3 years of fundraising experience or equivalent (sales, business development, account/relationship management, marketing and/or public relations)
Experience with Annual Giving strategies and donor qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies (or demonstrated equivalent sales/marketing experience)
Understanding of the relevance of philanthropy
Successful experience working in a metrics-driven environment
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, about fundraising support; requires the ability to build rapport in an open, friendly, and accepting way, listen attentively and change the thinking of, or gain acceptance of, others in sensitive situations
Strong interpersonal skills including negotiation and communication; able to reach across a wide variety of audiences for different areas of ethics and compliance
Sensitivity and experience interacting with internal and external constituents who are diverse in characteristics such as age, education level, race, gender identity and expression, ability, and socioeconomic backgrounds in a culturally competent and supportive manner
Demonstrated understanding of the responsibility to maintain sensitive information
Sound judgment and ability to work well as part of a team, including collaboration with diverse university units and others
Ability to provide effective project management
Ability to travel on behalf of the university including local, regional, and domestic trips
Commitment to the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and advancement
Preferred
Knowledge of the fundraising profession, theories, and standards
Knowledge of philanthropy policies, practices, and systems
Familiarity with a university setting and fundraising campaigns
Proficiency in database technologies and Microsoft Office
Experience with portfolio and volunteer engagement
Benefits
More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources
Company
University of New Hampshire
The University of New Hampshire is the state’s public research university, providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate programs and graduate programs of distinction.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$0.12MKey Investors
U.S. Small Business Administration
2024-01-02Grant
2022-11-04Grant
2021-08-23Grant
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Andrew Stockman
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