Senior Director of Annual Giving

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University of Hartford is hiring a Senior Director of Annual Giving. This role directs and manages comprehensive annual giving programs to increase total donations, participation rates, consistency, and average gift size, aligning efforts with the university's mission to support student education.

Highlights

Strategic execution and management of annual giving programs and initiatives.
Develops communication and solicitation strategies including email, direct mail, phone, volunteer engagement, and social media.
Leads Day of Giving efforts, coordinating logistics and partnership with frontline fundraisers.
Collaborates with Athletics, Student Groups, Alumni Engagement, Deans, and Advancement Communications for integrated fundraising activities.
Manages annual giving staff, including student workers and interns.
Represents Institutional Advancement at university events such as Hawktober, Commencement weekend, and Founders Society events.
Knowledge of CRM databases preferred.
Bachelor’s Degree required.
Requires travel, including overnight stays.
Budgeted salary range from $99,757 to $125,000 based on experience.

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Position Information

Position Title	Senior Director of Annual Giving
FLSA Classification	EX
Reports to	Vice President of Development and Alumni Affairs
Salary Range	B
Weeks Per Year	52
Work Week	40 hours (minimum)
Position Summary	Assumes responsibility for providing strategic execution and management of comprehensive annual giving programs and initiatives for the University of Hartford in an effort to increase the annual giving program in terms of total dollars, percentage participation, consistency of giving and average gift size for the University. Performs all duties in full support of the University’s mission, understanding that the positive and effective execution of these duties are instrumental to the education of the University’s students.
Hiring Range	Budgeted salary is $99,757 to $125,000, based upon experience

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities	Provides strategic direction and long-range/short-range planning for increasing the annual giving program while supporting the greater alumni engagement, development and campaign goals. Develops and implements a strategic, multifaceted and coordinated matrix of communication and solicitation strategies involving email, direct mail, phone, volunteer engagement and social media focused on shaping a sustainable tradition of annual support for all forms of giving. In collaboration with the appropriate constituents, determines annual giving goals and builds strategic and tactical plans for achieving these goals. Develops, implements and strives to continually enhance the annual Day of Giving efforts for the University. Collaborates with vendors to coordinate the logistics of a high volume, short term fundraising initiatives. Works with the frontline fundraisers to assist and organize the identification, cultivation and solicitation of larger contributions to serve as challenge funds and individual challengers. Collaborates and coordinates with Athletics, Student Groups, Alumni Engagement, and Deans to build an organized and effective solicitation schedule and strategy. Works closely with Advancement Communications to formulate and execute a communications program supporting annual giving. Partners with alumni engagement colleagues on reunion activities and strategies around class-year fundraising. Manages annual giving staff members, including student workers and interns; helps to communicate clear goals, priorities and strategies for the annual giving program. Attends University events and functions, including but not limited to, Hawktober, Commencement weekend, Family Giving and Founders Society events, representing Institutional Advancement as necessary and/or appropriate. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Provides strategic direction and long-range/short-range planning for increasing the annual giving program while supporting the greater alumni engagement, development and campaign goals.
Develops and implements a strategic, multifaceted and coordinated matrix of communication and solicitation strategies involving email, direct mail, phone, volunteer engagement and social media focused on shaping a sustainable tradition of annual support for all forms of giving. In collaboration with the appropriate constituents, determines annual giving goals and builds strategic and tactical plans for achieving these goals.
Develops, implements and strives to continually enhance the annual Day of Giving efforts for the University. Collaborates with vendors to coordinate the logistics of a high volume, short term fundraising initiatives. Works with the frontline fundraisers to assist and organize the identification, cultivation and solicitation of larger contributions to serve as challenge funds and individual challengers.
Collaborates and coordinates with Athletics, Student Groups, Alumni Engagement, and Deans to build an organized and effective solicitation schedule and strategy. Works closely with Advancement Communications to formulate and execute a communications program supporting annual giving. Partners with alumni engagement colleagues on reunion activities and strategies around class-year fundraising.
Manages annual giving staff members, including student workers and interns; helps to communicate clear goals, priorities and strategies for the annual giving program.
Attends University events and functions, including but not limited to, Hawktober, Commencement weekend, Family Giving and Founders Society events, representing Institutional Advancement as necessary and/or appropriate.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number	PS1196P
Working Conditions	Normal office situation. Requires travel, including overnight stays.
Education	Bachelor’s Degree Required.
Physical Effort	Typically sitting at a desk or table. Moderate lifting or carrying 25 lbs or less.
Special Skills	Knowledge of CRM (customer relationship management database) preferred. The ability to work effectively with diverse groups.
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions Summary
Quick Link for Internal Postings	https://hartford.peopleadmin.com/postings/7719

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

What is the highest level of education attained?
- GED
- High School Diploma
- Technical School, Certification or Apprenticeship
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree
- Knowledge of a highly advanced professional discipline. (e.g., Ph.D, M.D., J.D., or equivalent doctoral degree required.)
How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Public Job Posting
- Internal Job Posting
- Agency Referral
- Advertisement/Publication
- Personal Referral
- Website
- Other

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Resume
Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Letter of Recommendation - Staff
Statement on Inclusive Excellence and Belonging

200 Bloomfield Avenue West Hartford, CT 06117

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Position Details

Position Information

Position Title	Senior Director of Annual Giving
FLSA Classification	EX
Reports to	Vice President of Development and Alumni Affairs
Salary Range	B
Weeks Per Year	52
Work Week	40 hours (minimum)
Position Summary	Assumes responsibility for providing strategic execution and management of comprehensive annual giving programs and initiatives for the University of Hartford in an effort to increase the annual giving program in terms of total dollars, percentage participation, consistency of giving and average gift size for the University. Performs all duties in full support of the University’s mission, understanding that the positive and effective execution of these duties are instrumental to the education of the University’s students.
Hiring Range	Budgeted salary is $99,757 to $125,000, based upon experience

Key Responsibilities

Provides strategic direction and long-range/short-range planning for increasing the annual giving program while supporting the greater alumni engagement, development and campaign goals.
Develops and implements a strategic, multifaceted and coordinated matrix of communication and solicitation strategies involving email, direct mail, phone, volunteer engagement and social media focused on shaping a sustainable tradition of annual support for all forms of giving. In collaboration with the appropriate constituents, determines annual giving goals and builds strategic and tactical plans for achieving these goals.
Develops, implements and strives to continually enhance the annual Day of Giving efforts for the University. Collaborates with vendors to coordinate the logistics of a high volume, short term fundraising initiatives. Works with the frontline fundraisers to assist and organize the identification, cultivation and solicitation of larger contributions to serve as challenge funds and individual challengers.
Collaborates and coordinates with Athletics, Student Groups, Alumni Engagement, and Deans to build an organized and effective solicitation schedule and strategy. Works closely with Advancement Communications to formulate and execute a communications program supporting annual giving. Partners with alumni engagement colleagues on reunion activities and strategies around class-year fundraising.
Manages annual giving staff members, including student workers and interns; helps to communicate clear goals, priorities and strategies for the annual giving program.
Attends University events and functions, including but not limited to, Hawktober, Commencement weekend, Family Giving and Founders Society events, representing Institutional Advancement as necessary and/or appropriate.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number	PS1196P
Working Conditions	Normal office situation. Requires travel, including overnight stays.
Education	Bachelor’s Degree Required.
Physical Effort	Typically sitting at a desk or table. Moderate lifting or carrying 25 lbs or less.
Special Skills	Knowledge of CRM (customer relationship management database) preferred. The ability to work effectively with diverse groups.
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions Summary
Quick Link for Internal Postings	https://hartford.peopleadmin.com/postings/7719

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

What is the highest level of education attained?
- GED
- High School Diploma
- Technical School, Certification or Apprenticeship
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree
- Knowledge of a highly advanced professional discipline. (e.g., Ph.D, M.D., J.D., or equivalent doctoral degree required.)
How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Public Job Posting
- Internal Job Posting
- Agency Referral
- Advertisement/Publication
- Personal Referral
- Website
- Other

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Resume
Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Letter of Recommendation - Staff
Statement on Inclusive Excellence and Belonging

200 Bloomfield Avenue West Hartford, CT 06117

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Senior Director of Annual Giving

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Senior Director of Annual Giving Full Description

College Communication & Events Coordinator I

Communication Specialist (Part-Time)

Athletics Strategic Communications Assistant

Public Relations Specialist II

Leadership Annual Giving Officer