Assistant Director Of Alumni For Annual Giving, Utia

Description

Assistant Director of AlumniAnnual Giving

University of Tennessee Institute for Agriculture

The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc.  

 

The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc (UTFI) invites applications and nominations to fill the position of Assistant Director of AlumniAnnual Giving for the UT Institute for Agriculture (UTIA). Reporting to the Director of Alumni and Annual Giving, the Assistant Director of AlumniAnnual Giving directly oversees all of UTIA’s Annual Giving programs, including direct mail appeals, Big Orange Give, special solicitations and new appeal programs, first-time donor initiatives, and the Family Campaign. This position will also work closely with the Director of Alumni and Annual Giving to create leadership giving levels and recognition.  

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Annual Giving:

• Serve as the primary organizer and point-of-contact for Annual Giving campaigns, such as Big Orange Give and the UTIA Family Campaign.
• Coordinate all marketing and communications in support of campaigns and events.
• Collaborate with UTFI Digital Strategy & Innovation to coordinate digital marketing and engagement needs.
• Assist in setting goals and tracking progress of campaigns.

UTIA Telefund:

• Coordinate the telefund program, in conjunction with UT Knoxville advancement team.
• Set goals for telefund student workers (daily, weekly, semester, annual).
• Develop a donor segmentation/calling strategy and partner with Annual Giving program staff to create efficiencies and new opportunities to engage new donors.

Fundraising:

• Manage a small Annual Giving portfolio that solicits for the annual leadership programs.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

The candidate who fills the Assistant Director of AlumniAnnual Giving position is required to have:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Three or more years of experience in fundraising, sales, non-profit, communication, event management, or related role
• Computer skills, including Word and Excel; including ability to create/use formulas in Excel
• Creative writing experience; capable of writing copy for appeals and special donor segments
• Previous experience supervising student workers, volunteers, and/or interns

 

Preferred Education and Experience

In addition to meeting the required qualifications, the preferred candidate will have:

• Master’s degree
• 4 or more years of fundraising or related experience
• Advanced computer skills, including Word and Excel
• Advanced leadership experience
• Software experience, i.e. CRM/Salesforce and iModules

 

Application Process: Priority will be given to applications received on or before April 19, 2024 via our Taleo application system. Applications must include a completed candidate profile, cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.  References will not be contacted without explicit permission of the candidate.

NOTE – When determining minimum qualifications, only information entered into the candidate profile can be considered. Please ensure your candidate profile is completed in its entirety as it relates to qualifying education/work experience.

Questions about the search may be directed to hr@utfi.org.

Benefits: Recognized as a Top Employer by Knoxville Top Workplaces in 2022 and 2023, the Foundation’s greatest asset is our team. Foundation employees are eligible for a comprehensive suite of benefits that includes:

• Generous paid leave, accruing up to 24 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave annually, plus 14 paid holidays and administrative closing days
• Flexible work arrangements, offering a hybrid schedule to most team members
• Education benefits for employees and their dependents at UT System campuses
• Retirement and deferred compensation plans, including 401(k), 403(b), etc.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Employee discounts to attractions, services, and goods

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The Foundation: The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc. is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization that serves as the preferred channel for private contributions benefiting students and faculty within the UT System. With a vision of being one of the top-performing advancement organizations in higher education, UTFI is committed to enhancing the educational landscape across the University of Tennessee campuses.

The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture is dedicated to providing “Real. Life. Solutions.” to society’s most pressing issues. Through its extensive presence across the state and global outreach efforts, UTIA’s work has a profound impact on agriculture, research, veterinary medicine, Extension, and more, ultimately contributing to economic growth, biodiversity and human and animal health.

The UT System: The University of Tennessee System is comprised of campuses at Knoxville, Chattanooga, Pulaski, Martin and the Health Science Center at Memphis; the Institute of Agriculture; and the Institute for Public Service.

 

The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc. is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

Job: Executive/Administrative
Primary Location: US-Tennessee-knoxville
Organization: Ag Development Pay
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: Apr 5, 2024, 9:07:21 PM