The University of Mississippi seeks a dynamic and creative Director of Annual Giving (Development Officer IV) in the Office of Development.  The director is responsible for the strategic planning, execution and management of a comprehensive annual giving program.  The director will develop and coordinate communication and solicitation strategies for acquiring new donors and maintaining existing donor relationships, which may include email, direct mail, phone/mail, personal visitation and volunteer engagement, all focused on a singular goal of creating a sustainable chain of annual support from alumni and friends of the university.  The director must have a keen appreciation for the foundation of annual giving as the enabling component of successful major and gift planning programs.

Other specific duties may include helping schools/colleges to set fundraising goals and establish plans for achieving these goals; working with major gifts officers to develop strategies for moving donors to higher giving levels; coordinating annual giving with specialty campaigns; managing the annual giving prospect pool for personal visits and giving outcomes; creating, developing, and executing a highly effective and sustainable volunteer component within annual giving.

Candidates must have a demonstrated track record of supervising and motivating a team of development professionals and volunteers; demonstrated skills and understanding of computer and fundraising software/databases; prior experience in setting and managing budgets for annual giving programs; a proven ability to analyze data and make programmatic adjustments as necessary; the ability to work independently and within a team environment; and a willingness and ability to travel as required.

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university and five (5) years experience related to the stated duties.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  The search will continue until a suitable candidate is selected.

Interested applicants should submit an application for the position of Development Officer IV through The University of Mississippi’s online employment site at https://jobs.olemiss.edu/postings/10919 and must attach a letter of intent and resumé or curriculum vitae that speaks to the advertised requirements stated herein.  The University of Mississippi is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer.

This position is located on The University of Mississippi’s main campus in the beautiful town of Oxford.  Sometimes called the “Cultural Mecca of the South,” Oxford has been the home of William Faulkner, John Grisham, Willie Morris, Barry Hannah and many more outstanding writers.  (http://visitoxfordms.com/)  In recent years, it has become known for its award-winning chefs and restaurateurs.  Oxford is often recommended by many publications as a bucket list place to visit.

Over the past several years, The University of Mississippi has been voted by our staff as one of the great colleges to work for in the Chronicle of Higher Education’s survey, and has been widely recognized as one of the most beautiful campuses in America.  The University has experienced tremendous growth over the past few years, increasing in student enrollment and nurturing and enjoying nationally-recognized academic and athletic programs.