Title: Assistant Director of Annual Giving - Digital Engagement
Agency: VP UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT
Location: Norfolk, VA
FLSA: Exempt
Hiring Range:
Full Time or Part Time:
Additional Detail
Job Description:
Digital Engagement creates dynamic digital philanthropy experiences for our global community of university constituencies.
This position is an active member of the annual giving team, growing revenue and donor participation through solicitations, and targeted campaigns - with a special focus on prequalifying major gift donors ($25,000+) and upgrading gift amounts ($1000-$5000+).
This position will provide a first-class philanthropic experience for donors by leveraging digital engagement to build relationships with university constituencies through video, social media, and digital and in-person connections based on the passions and interests of each individual donor to the university.
Minimum Qualifications:
A Master’s degree is required or Bachelor’s degree with experience and/or training that equates to a Master’s degree.
Some knowledge of development principles and fundraising techniques.
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement fundraising strategies.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Some experience in University relationship building, fundraising, and/or sales.
Some experience with database, crowdfunding, and calling software.
Preferred Qualifications:
Some experience in marketing, crowdfunding, non-profit fundraising, higher education, or equivalent.
Some knowledge of fundraising platforms such as Community Funded, GradAdvance, GoFundMe, Kickstarter, or similar platforms.
Some knowledge of CRMs/databases such as Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT, and content creation software, such as Adobe Suite.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.
Equal Opportunity Employer