The Emporia State University Foundation (ESUF) in Emporia, Kansas is seeking a committed teammate who will enthusiastically employ omnichannel direct marketing to inspire the university’s alumni, employees, students, parents and friends to make annual gifts in support of the university’s mission.

Responsibilities: 

Under the direction of the Senior Director of Analytics and Annual Giving, the assistant director is responsible for planning and implementing coordinated, omnichannel fundraising and donor stewardship activities to achieve both donor count and return-on-investment (ROI) goals through effective donor retention, reactivation, and acquisition.

ESUF’s annual giving program seeks to maximize participation and annual philanthropic support from alumni and friends of Emporia State University – generally those giving in the amount of $2,000 and below – through targeted direct mail, email, phone calls, text messaging, social media, and peer-to-peer solicitations. Specific duties include:

• In collaboration with the senior director, develop annual giving goals and strategic plans for donor acquisition, renewal, and reactivation in alignment with Foundation and University strategic objectives.
• Develop and execute a solicitation calendar that effectively utilizes all communication channels to achieve annual giving goals.
• Coordinate the efforts of all peer-to-peer campaigns, including ESU’s annual Day of Giving, by working closely with volunteers and campaign advocates.
• Implement and lead a volunteer committee of ESU employees in support of the annual Campus Campaign, to inspire giving by Emporia State faculty and staff.
• Innovate and implement new programs to increase annual gifts and donor participation.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of the ROI on all annual giving activities and make recommendations regarding ways to grow donors and dollars in a cost-effective manner.
• Identify and leverage opportunities to effectively promote philanthropy amongst current Emporia State students.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree with at least three years of experience
• Experience within the nonprofit or higher education environments;
• Demonstrated success in creating and implementing a fundraising campaign; 
• Experience with fundraising or sales technologies are preferred.

Additionally, the ideal candidate for the Assistant Director of Annual Giving role will be a creative thinker and a skilled project manager who can both set vision and execute strategy effectively.

The successful candidate will take initiative and work well independently, but will also possess strong interpersonal communication skills and will thrive in a data-informed collaborative environment. A passion for Emporia State University’s mission and a commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts are essential.

Compensation: 

• Salary: $37,000 – $50,000 commensurate to experience.
• Emporia State University offers a generous benefit package. Find out more about our health benefits, retirement options, paid time off, dependent and spouse tuition waiver program, and many other benefits at this link.

Apply: 

To apply, upload a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for at least three professional references at https://rb.gy/xb4g5

A background check and official transcripts are required prior to hire.

Review of Application Materials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

For more information:

Jose Pavon
HR Professional
[email protected]
620-341-6033

Emporia State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other factors which cannot be considered by law.