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Auburn University

Auburn Giving Officer

🇺🇸 Auburn, AL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $50K - $84K

💻 Development & Advancement

🗓️ July 25th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Auburn University is hiring an Auburn Giving Officer. This role builds relationships with prospective donors, conducts in-person visits to assess philanthropic interests, and connects them with matching areas at Auburn University. The officer collaborates across university departments to develop major gift pipelines, create personalized giving plans, and operates with high autonomy, including frequent travel and meetings during varied hours.

Highlights
  • Identify, cultivate, and solicit major gifts of $25,000 or more to support Auburn University’s mission.
  • Build and qualify major gift prospects through in-person discovery visits and innovative outreach including calls, emails, texts, and events.
  • Collaborate with Advancement colleagues and other university departments to support planning and fundraising opportunities.
  • Develop portfolio management plans, personalized messaging, and individualized giving plans to enhance fundraising outcomes.
  • Conduct regular monthly and quarterly touchpoints to maintain meaningful donor connections.
  • Role requires frequent travel and meetings on and off campus during regular and non-traditional hours.
  • Work with high levels of autonomy to manage a donor portfolio and advance fundraising efforts.
  • Minimum qualification: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
  • Salary range: $49,680 - $84,450 annually.
  • Position falls under Development/Alumni Affairs within Advancement Strategies division.