Job Description:

Wittenberg University’s Office of Advancement is recruiting for a Director of Annual Giving. This position reports directly to the Vice President of Advancement and is responsible for overseeing all functions, programs, campaigns, and activities of annual giving in order to increase annual giving to the university, including: program creation, setting fundraising schedules, managing direct mail, and crowdfunding web, email and social media.

Essential functions include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and implement annual plans including the strategies for segmentation and the design/execution of solicitation communications to alumni and friends.
• Oversee programming and partners associated with phonathon, crowdfunding, faculty/staff campaign, reunion giving, recent alumni giving, and on-campus philanthropy (Tiger Club).
• Oversee and manage Giving Day and milestone reunion strategy communications and solicitations.
• Manage the Benjamin Prince Society program which includes an annual event and various chapter city events. Work with Stewardship coordinator on establishing donor benefits, first time donor recognition and loyalty donor program.
• Manage a specified portfolio of constituents, including creating solicitation plans, meetings, travel, and proper follow up.
• Provide upgrade strategy and major gift leads in conjunction with the major gift team.
• Manage day-to-day responsibilities and requests from both internal and external constituents, serving as front line to donor inquiries and over-the-phone transactions.
• Run weekly and monthly benchmark reports and submit departmental updates to VP of Advancement.
• Continually research best practices for Annual Giving strategies by attending conferences and networking with peer institutions.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned such as special projects, programs, developmental activities, etc.

Requirements:

A bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of related experience are required; a master’s degree is preferred. Must be available to work evening and weekend hours for special events and programs, and occasionally travel. Must be able to lift and carry at least 35 pounds.

Additional Information:

Wittenberg is committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified individuals who collectively reflect the diversity of our student body and society at-large. Please see our notice of nondiscrimination housed on our website.

The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity, and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a respectful positive work environment.

Application Instructions:

Review of applications will begin immediately and the position will remain open until filled.

To apply, please set-up an account in our online recruiting system and upload the following documents in MS Word or Adobe Acrobat format.

1. Resume
2. Cover letter
3. Name, address, and phone number of three professional references.

If you are a person with a disability and require assistance with the application process, please contact Wittenberg’s Human Resources Department at 937.327.7517.

About Wittenberg University:

In surveying the grounds of what is now Wittenberg University, the Rev. Ezra Keller, the college’s first president and founder, remarked: “This is a lovely spot for a literary institution,” one that will attract hundreds of students “to drink at the pure fountains of knowledge, and then go forth into the world to do good.” Today, that lovely spot now encompasses more than 100 acres of rolling hills and lush hollows across southwestern Ohio with architecturally distinct structures that embrace Wittenberg’s past and provide a beautiful backdrop to the teaching excellence and faith-based learning environment that has defined the liberal arts University since its founding in 1845. Nationally recognized for accessible professors, best classroom experience, service excellence, and a superior athletics tradition, Wittenberg is home to 1,700 students, 60 majors, minors and special programs, a Graduate School for Professional Studies, and 25 varsity sports.