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Director of Annual Giving
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Position Number: 2522888
Location: Nashville, TN
Position Type: Alumni Associations and Services

Job Title
Director of Annual Giving

Department
INSTITUTIONAL PLANNING AND ACCOUNTABILITY

Number of hours per week: 37.5

Days to be worked: Monday - Friday

Months per year: Fiscal (12 months)

Job Type: Full-Time

Campus: Main Campus

Position Number: 111090

Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience

Pay Basis: Monthly

Job Description
The Director of Annual Giving is responsible for the leadership, management, and execution of Tennessee State University's annual giving program. Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Institutional Advancement, the Director of Annual Giving will play a vital role in growing the philanthropic revenue/ private support for the University.
Responsibilities include meeting or exceeding the annual fundraising goals; acknowledging, stewarding and growing annual fund contributions; developing and representing the organization to donors, vendors, and the public; producing various fundraising-related collateral; maintaining the donor database; and managing volunteers.
The successful candidate will be self-motivated, entrepreneurial, and willing to take complete ownership of critical duties.
S/he will maintain an in-depth knowledge of the University's strategic funding priorities to establish long-term partnerships and strengthen existing relationships with TSU's funders and building out an alumni program.

Responsibilities:

Annual Giving Duties:
Responsible for the management and implementation of TSU's Annual Giving program (direct mail, in-kind gifts, workplace giving, and online giving).
Work in partnership with the Alumni Relations Director to establish long term goals and objectives, to strategize annual campaign, and all other fundraising efforts.
Cultivate and steward gifts from individuals by maintaining frequent contact with current donors and developing new relationships with prospects.
In partnership with the Alumni Relations Director, create and Develop an Alumni Program including cultivation, engagement, events and giving.
Ensure proper donor recognition and stewardship.
Research individual donor and prospect information.
Develop strategies for new donor acquisition and growth.
Collect and input donor and prospect information into donor database. Ensure accuracy of gift entry and reporting.
Assist in the creation of external content and collateral for the Development department, including but not limited to appeals, newsletters, social media, website, and invitations.
Act as a spokesperson for the organization as needed to bring in funding, volunteers, etc.
Prepare department reports.

Other Duties:
Provide professional, quality customer service to donors, members, volunteers, staff, and other community contacts.
Prepare data for AVP, to share ongoing results as related to metrics for fiscal year.

Minimum Qualifications/Experience
Bachelor's degree required.
Minimum 3-5 years of Development or sales experience including demonstrated success in individual giving, corporate sponsorship, alumni giving, and special events fundraising and management.
Experience with fundraising and data management systems; is highly desirable.
Experience with moves management including, but not limited to, prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.

Skills and Abilities:
Proven success in identifying and soliciting funds from individuals, corporations, and foundations from a variety of sources and in developing relationships with donors.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills required. Demonstrated ability to write clear and persuasive proposals.
Excellent time management skills and a high degree of organization, careful attention to detail, ability to multitask and to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Familiarity with Nashville and surrounding communities preferred, and flexibility to travel, the majority of which will be regional in scope.
High energy and passion for Tennessee State University's mission is essential.
Ability to work on selected weekdays, nights and weekend evenings as required.
Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, and budgets, and an ability to work in a hands-on environment.
Computer literacy and knowledge of the database systems.
Well-disciplined, self-motivated and goal-driven; able to work with a high degree of independence as well as part of a team.
Ability to appropriately handle confidential matters and information.
Flexibility and willingness to assume new tasks and special projects.
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office software; Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Ability to participate in cross-departmental projects, using tact and diplomacy.
Ability to effectively identify, analyze and solve problems.
Professional maturity and a sense of humor.
Special Instructions to Applicants Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check as mandated by Tennessee State University.

Official transcripts for positions which require a post-secondary undergraduate degree, advanced degree and/or certification must be presented upon hire.

An unofficial transcript may be attached in the "Transcript" section.

You will be required to provide names and contact information for three references.

Job Open Date: 08-31-2021

Job Close Date: 10-15-2021

Job Category: Administrative/Professional

Requisition Number: 4047

Optional Documents: Other Document,Transcript 2

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter, Transcript 1

Benefits
Tennessee State University offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes annual leave (vacation), sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, flexible benefits plans and more.

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