Corporate Giving Manager jobs in West Virginia

Job Summary

The Manager of Annual Giving has responsibility for the organization, implementation, and management of the University’s program to seek annual gifts from increasing numbers of alumni, parents, faculty and staff, businesses, foundations, and friends in comprehensive support for the University, the Foundation, students, faculty, staff, and programs.

The principle stakeholders include, but are not limited to, alumni, parents, faculty and staff, businesses, foundations, and friends. Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer the Manager of Annual Giving oversees cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship programs initiated by the department. This is an inspiring opportunity that has the potential to make a significant difference in the lives of current and future Concord students.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and guides volunteer and student efforts for the annual Concord University Giving Day campaign.
• Plans and implements a variety of fundraising components including direct mail, email, web/digital, phonathon, Faculty/Staff Campaign, and Senior Gift Campaign.
• Cultivates and solicits gifts from “leadership annual giving” assigned donors through personal contacts and visits and through management of the Cornerstone Society.
• Develops and implements annual goals and objectives in support of division goals and the University’s strategic plan.
• Assists with planning the yearly donor appreciation event and assists with planning and coordinating other donor recognition events as needed.
• Assists with the coordination of department efforts in support of the Annual Report publication.
• Collaborate with the Marketing & Communication Offices to write and design ongoing solicitations and communications to engage alumni and donors.
• Responsible for the management of an existing portfolio of targeted alumni groups through face-to-face visits.
• Travels, attends, and participates in a variety of constituent events.
• Provide Advancement team with regular updates/reports on Annual Fund status.
• Implement strategies to increase parental and Alumni involvement in the Annual Fund
• Attend receptions, events, and campus activities to develop stronger relations with members of the Community.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education/Knowledge

Minimum Education- Bachelor's

Required Licenses/Certification

Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university. Experience working in fundraising or higher education is preferred.

Required Skills

• Ability to build relationships with a variety of constituencies.
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate, solicit, and secure major gifts.
• Exceptional supervisory, analytical, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Mid-level leader with demonstrated success in managing fund raising, major giving, capital campaigns, marketing, communications, PR, and events in a non-profit environment. It is preferred that this experience is in higher education.
• Excellent oral persuasion and personal relationships skills
• Persuasive writing and speaking skills.
• Demonstrated capability of motivating and deploying volunteers, professional staff, and donors.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver effective presentations to individuals and groups.
• The ability to travel is required.

Required Experience

More than 4 years of proven Fund-raising experience

Additional Information

Concord University is a public comprehensive university with a rich history as one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in West Virginia. Founded in 1872 as a state Normal School to prepare teachers, Concord University (CU) is a public, career focused liberal arts institution located in rural southern West Virginia.

Concord University (CU) offers talented individuals a wide array of fulfilling career opportunities from entry through academic or administrative professional levels. To maintain an outstanding talent pool, we employ individuals regionally, nationally, and internationally to attract top candidates.

If you are looking for more than just a job, then I encourage you to browse our website and visit our job opportunities regularly. Learn more about Concord University and why it should be your first choice, not only for quality educational opportunities but also for exemplary employment.

Applications will only be accepted through Concord University’s online application site at https://jobs.concord.edu/. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Concord University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.

We are committed to attracting and retaining quality faculty and staff. In doing so, Concord University offers outstanding benefit packages including:

• Work week of 37.5 hrs.
• Holidays – Employees receive 13-14 Paid Holidays Annually
• Annual and Sick Leave –Staff earn up to 24 days of annual leave per year (max 360 hours) and up to 18 days of sick leave per year.
• Health Insurance – Concord University offers health insurance through West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA).
• Tuition and Fee Waivers- Professional development and education opportunities including tuition waiver program for employees, spouse, and eligible dependents.
• Retirement Plans – TIAA’s automatic retirement plan is a 401(a) plan into which six (6) percent of the employee’s total salary is automatically withheld pre-tax and deposited into the employee’s TIAA retirement account. The university matches the employees 6% contribution
• Life Insurance – Basic term life insurance ($10,000) at no cost and may purchase optional life insurance coverage with pre-tax earnings.
• Mountaineer Flexible Benefits. This is an IRS approved, tax free account that saves money on eligible health, medical, dental, and dependent care expenses.
• Annual Increment Pay

Quick Link to Posting

https://jobs.concord.edu/postings/3104