Drew University is seeking a Leadership Annual Giving Officer in the University Advancement Department. Reporting to the Executive Director of Individual Giving, the Leadership Annual Giving Officer manages a portfolio of annual giving prospects and donors at the $10,000 – $100,000 level, with a goal of increasing the retention rate of current donors, growing the annual giving donor base, and increasing levels of existing gifts to Drew’s College of Liberal Arts, Caspersen School of Graduate Studies, and the Theological School. Spring boarding from the regional advancement office in New York City, as well as the advancement office on the main campus of the University, this position requires local, regional, and national travel. Oversees the logistics of the newly outsourced annual fund direct mail solicitation program utilizing a sole-source external vendor partnership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct visits with prospective, current, and lapsed donors to advance conversations about current and deferred gifts to the University. This may occasionally require the presence of other members of the Drew community, including faculty, and/or volunteers. Stress activity that retains donors and increases their annual giving, as well as attracts new donors.
• Oversee the Direct Mail vendor, planning, designing, and implementing an annual solicitation strategy. Work closely with the Communications office on messaging and branding.
• Working in collaboration with the Executive Director for Individual Giving, the Executive Director of Operations & Infrastructure, develop individual cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for a portfolio of current and prospective donors capable of making leadership annual gifts in support of Drew University’s institutional priorities and academic programs. Identify donors to move up the pipeline towards the Major Gift Officers.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Individual Giving

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5-8 years of experience as a fundraiser, preferably in Higher Education
• Proven track record of closing five and six-figure gifts
• Superb organization and project management skills
• Track record of confidentiality and discretion
• Strong interpersonal and intrapersonal skills.
• Must possess a growth and entrepreneurial mindset with a nimble and flexible attitude

Ideal Education and Experience

• Experience working in Higher Education
• Familiarity with Raiser’s Edge and Banner with an ability to quickly gain proficiency in a new CRM

Application:

To apply, submit the following materials to [email protected]. Please include your name in the subject. 

• Cover letter
• CV/Resume
• Contact information of 3 professional references (or as specified by the Hiring Manager)

 About Drew University:

Drew University, located on a beautiful, wooded,186-acre campus in Madison, New Jersey, includes the College of Liberal Arts, the Theological School and the Caspersen School of Graduate Studies. It has a total enrollment of more than 2,100 students with 145 full-time faculty members. Over 35% of our undergraduate students are from underrepresented groups, and we were recently ranked 19th among baccalaureate institutions for the number of international students enrolled. The Theological and Caspersen Schools offer master’s and doctoral degrees, and the College confers bachelor’s degrees in 32 disciplines.

Drew is dedicated to exceptional faculty mentorship and hands-on learning that successfully prepares students for their futures. Students regularly connect with local communities, and because of our proximity to New York City, we are home to multiple New York Semester experiences for our undergraduate students: Wall Street, United Nations, Contemporary Art, Communications and Media, Social Entrepreneurship, and New York Theatre. The University also houses the Charles A. Dana Research Institute for Scientists Emeriti, the Center for Global Education, the Center for Civic Engagement, the Center on Religion, Culture & Conflict, and the United Methodist Archives and History Center. Drew also recently received a multi-year grant to transform teaching and learning in the humanities by incorporating emerging digital technologies, methods, and pedagogies.

To enrich education through diversity, Drew University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with Department of Homeland Security regulations, a successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. These positions are subject to a background check.