University of Missouri-Columbia · 2 weeks ago
Executive Director of Advancement - Annual Giving
Columbia, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$120K/yr - $130K/yr
7+ years expThe University of Missouri-Columbia is seeking an experienced and visionary Executive Director of Annual Giving to lead a dynamic team in building lifelong philanthropic relationships. This role focuses on driving donor acquisition, retention, and pipeline development across multiple university units, overseeing the design and execution of multi-channel campaigns to maximize philanthropic impact.
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Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership: Set the direction for annual giving programs in partnership with Advancement leadership. Establish goals, priorities, and performance benchmarks to grow donor participation and annual revenue
Fundraising Innovation: Lead the planning and execution of signature initiatives like Giving Tuesday, Mizzou Giving Day, and annual giving efforts. Leverage emerging technologies and engagement strategies to enhance donor experience
Cross-Campus Collaboration: Partner with unit-based fundraisers and campus stakeholders to identify giving targets and tailor outreach strategies for diverse audiences
Data-Driven Optimization: Work with Analytics to develop reporting tools and comparative metrics to measure, inform and maximize efforts in support of giving
Operational Oversight: Manage budgets, vendors, and compliance with university procurement policies to ensure efficient and effective program delivery
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 7 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary
Preferred
6–8 years of progressive leadership and management experience in annual giving or direct marketing
Experience in higher education or healthcare fundraising
Familiarity with donor engagement technologies and multi-channel solicitation strategies
Strong project management, collaboration, and customer service skills
Passion for philanthropy and a team-oriented mindset
Benefits
Health Insurance -Three plans to choose from, including our Custom Network Plan; a cost-effective insurance option that utilizes our extensive network of MU-affiliated hospitals, clinics and pharmacies.
HSA - UM provides between $400 - $1200 in contributions to health savings accounts, depending on plans and dependents
Dental - 100% coverage for preventative care, with no restrictions on network or non-network providers
Vision - $0 copays on frames and contact lenses along with a $140 allowance, and a $10 copay on yearly eye exams.
Retirement - UM will match 100% of up to 8% of eligible pay contributed to a 457(b), with a three-year vesting period on University contributions.
Tuition Assistance - Up to 75% of tuition and supplemental fees waived for employees, and 50% waived for spouses and dependents
Time Off – Personal time off (PTO) as well as 9 paid holidays.
Winter Break - The university observes a paid holiday for the period between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
Company
University of Missouri-Columbia
We are Mizzou! Our distinct mission, as Missouri's only state-supported member of the Association of American Universities, is to provide all Missourians the benefits of a world-class research university.
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Carli Carmack
PROGRAM/PROJECT SUPPORT COORDINATOR SR
Chad Higgins
Interim Vice Chancellor for Extension and Engagement & Chief Engagement Officer for the UM System
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