Associate Director, Annual Giving - 006786University of South Alabama

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Number006786Position TitleAssociate Director, Annual Giving - 006786DivisionDevelopment and Alumni RelationsDepartment130600 - Advancement ServicesMinimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree in business, public relations, communications, marketing, humanities or related field from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and four years of professional annual giving or directly related experience. Experience in a university setting is highly preferred.Preferred QualificationsJob Description SummaryThe University of South Alabama’s department of Advancement Services is seeking to hire an Associate Director, Annual Giving. Interested candidates should apply to be considered. Essential Functions

These are the job duties required of the position.

Essential Functions

• Develops, implements, and assesses a comprehensive strategic plan for annual giving programs targeted toward priority constituencies including alumni, parents, employees, and friends of the University.
• Executes multi-channel campaigns including direct mail, email, social media, video, peer-to-peer campaigns, text messaging, personal solicitations, and others as appropriate.
• Recruits and manages fundraising volunteers.
• Collaborates with colleagues in University Department, Medical Affairs Development, Marketing and Communications, and others across campus to develop and coordinate annual giving programs.
• Identifies, develops, and implements effective segmentation strategies.
• Sets and achieves goals for gifts, donors, and dollars raised with direction from the Associate Vice President of University Development and Annual Giving.
• Identifies, cultivates, and personally solicits high level annual donors.
• Assesses effectiveness of appeals, identifies opportunities for growth, and reports results.
• Serves as University’s liaison with the United Way of Southwest Alabama in planning and executing the annual employee campaign.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required.
• Related duties as required.

Posting Information

Number of Vacancies1Position End Date (if temporary)Job Open Date10/27/2025Job Close DateOpen Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsWorking DaysMonday - FridayWorking Hours8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Job LocationMain CampusFull-time or Part-TimeFull TimeRegular or TemporaryRegular

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you at least 18 years of age?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * The University of South Alabama typically does not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
   • Less than High School
   • High School Diploma or equivalent
   • Associates Degree
   • Bachelors Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
   • Masters Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
   • Terminal Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
5. * How many years of related experience do you have?
   • Less than 1 year
   • Between 1 - 3 years
   • Between 3 - 5 years
   • Between 5 - 7 years
   • More than 7 years
6. * How did you hear about this position?
   • USA website
   • LinkedIn
   • Zip Recruiter
   • Indeed
   • HigherEd Jobs
   • Alabama Career Center / Alabama Works
   • Facebook
   • Word of mouth
   • Other

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter

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