Director of Annual Giving & Event

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Director of Annual Giving & Events

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Summary

Position Title

Director of Annual Giving & Events

Department

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Athletics

Position Reports to (Position Title)

Assistant AD, Annual Giving & Events

Status

Full Time/Exempt/ Primary Position

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Associate AD /Major Gifts Officer, the Director of Annual Giving and Events is responsible for building strong and trusting relationships with donors and donor prospects through identification, cultivation, solicitation, closure, and stewardship. They will focus on developing personal relationships that result in new gifts and/or increased support to Jacksonville University Athletics. Using various communication mediums such as email, social media, the Raisers Edge, video conferencing, phone, and other marketing automation tools, they will steward donors, provide information that deepens their understanding and connection to the university, and solicit them for annual gifts. Donor acquisition, retention, renewal, and upgrade are essential elements of raising critical current philanthropic resources in addition to building a pipeline for the annual giving program. This position will also manage the athletic ticket operations and serve as the ticketing department liaison for campus and donor events.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None. 

Duties/Responsibilities

The Director of Annual Giving & Events is expected to:

• Manage an assigned portfolio of prospective leadership annual giving donors. Cultivate relationships with these donors via email, phone, social media, video conferencing, texting, and other marketing tools. Perform 50+ outbound touchpoints per day.
• Execute monthly and quarterly touchpoint cadences (averaging 50+ outbound touchpoints per day) across the portfolio to ensure consistent and relevant donor communication.
• Directly facilitate the growth and expansion of sport specific annual giving booster clubs such as The Hoop Room, The Champions Club, The 88 Club, and the Diamond Club.

• developments and programs relative to their interests. Share upcoming opportunities to

• and college giving priorities, Dolphin Dash, and the Giving Campaign.

• colleges, and continuing education. Develop and leverage a network of contacts

• University Advancement department to qualify, cultivate and solicit prospects.

• Collaborate with colleagues across various campus departments in the development

• Work with supervisor to recommend and implement cultivation and solicitation

•  Submit contact reports, moves, and prospect management activities.

• ensure effective collecting, recording, accounting, acknowledgment, and follow-up on all

• appropriate.

• and potential donors to other development staff members.

• Manage the day-to-day operations for the athletics ticket office

• website

• Serve as department liaison to ticketing operations for campus   

• evenings and weekends as needed.

• Other duties as assigned   

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Event management experience.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook.

Education, Certificates, Licenses, & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited school.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, and reach.
• Manual dexterity to efficiently operate a computer keyboard and other business machines.
• Adequate hearing to communicate effectively in person and by phone.
• arranged in advance

Important Note

This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required for this position. The University reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs.

To Apply

Please include an updated resume, JU application, and a list of 3-5 reference.

Please use this link to access the JU application and attach the completed form to your profile:

https://www.ju.edu/humanresources/doc...

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