As a member of the Annual Giving management team, the Senior Manager provides comprehensive leadership in the areas of strategic planning, staffing, budget oversight, vendor management, and program evaluation to shape a sustainable program of annual support and pipeline development on behalf of a variety of colleges and programs at the University of Minnesota, including the medicine and health enterprise, and the M Health Fairview health system. The Senior Manager also provides leadership for the University’s Faculty and Staff fundraising effort.

What you’ll do:

• Provide leadership and management in the development of comprehensive annual giving and direct marketing strategies and plans that align with development goals, are clear in expectation, consistent (over a multi-year time period), and have demonstrable outcomes. Direct the work, with internal and external resources, for database segmentation, strategic planning, and creative development.
• Develop and manage multi-channel campaigns (telemarketing, texting, direct mail, social, e-communications, etc.), to increase the volume of annual donors and gift revenue from alumni, friends, faculty/staff, patients, health system employees, and other prospects.
• Manage human resources to achieve departmental and Foundation objectives.
• Seek opportunities to increase knowledge and broaden the impact of fundraising strategies.

We take care of you:

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes medical, vision, dental, and pharmacy coverage; life insurance; retirement; long-term care insurance; and disability coverage.
• Work. Stay. Play. The U of M is conveniently accessible by light rail, bus, and bike. And we offer discounted bus transportation through our “U-Pass” program.
• The University of Minnesota embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, not-for-profit management, or other related field.
• Minimum of six (6) years of experience in the development and execution of comprehensive Annual Giving campaigns, with a proven track record of achieving fundraising goals and initiatives, or closely related experience.
• Supervisory experience including managing staff, hiring, training, coaching, and performance management.

Diversity:

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission.  The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.  To learn more about diversity at the U:  http://diversity.umn.edu.

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

Please note: All employees at the University of Minnesota are required to report complete vaccination against COVID-19 or submit documentation requesting a medical or religious exemption on their first day of employment. To learn more, please visit the University’s COVID-19 Response webpage.

How to Apply:

Applications must be submitted online through the U of M Careers site. If you have any difficulties or questions while applying feel free to contact Andrew Hanson, HR Generalist at [email protected].