The University of Cincinnati serves the people of Ohio, the nation, and the world as a premier public research university dedicated to undergraduate, graduate, and professional education, experience-based learning, and research.  The University of Cincinnati Foundation (UCF) is the private sector fund-raising entity for the University of Cincinnati and its campuses, colleges, departments and units.  Employment at UCF provides a perfect match for those individuals who strive to be difference makers and are willing to go above and beyond to play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for our community and beyond.

We are currently seeking a Senior Director of Annual Giving to join our dynamic team.  The Senior Director of Annual Giving is responsible for leading and strengthening annual giving efforts at the University of Cincinnati. Will provide strategic direction, execution and management of a comprehensive annual giving program, including the coordination and oversight of supporting initiatives which include leadership annual giving, direct mail, e-solicitation, Faculty & Staff Campaign, Telefund, urgency campaigns, social media and peer-to-peer solicitations. This position will be responsible for the engagement of key segments of our constituients including students, recent graduates/young alumni, and Faculty & Staff. 

Ideal candidates will have:

• Bachelor’s degree required with 7-10 years of experience in fundraising/annual giving, managerial, leadership and supervisory skills, or advanced degree with 5-7 years of experience.
• Demonstrated organizational and communication skills as well as ability to work with and motivate other development professionals and volunteers through communication, modeling appropriate behavior, optimism and high achievement.
• Proven analytical and fundraising skills with the ability to recognize opportunities, identify critical, high pay-off activities and prioritize them to attain goals.
• Ability and interest in managing, developing, motivating, and mentoring staff.
• Excellent skill and understanding of computer and constituent software, database management, gift processing required.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment to work cooperatively to achieve common goals; support cooperation, collaboration and the sharing of information while providing the best quality product available and continuously upgrade standards to maintain quality, in all areas of responsibility
• Openness to new ideas and their implementation. Ability to react and adapt to changing situations appropriately.
• Ability to listen carefully to and understand customers’ needs, both internally and externally, and proactively respond to those needs in a consistent and timely manner.
• Willingness and ability to work nights and weekends, and occasional travel as required.

Exceptional candidates should view full position description and apply online by clicking below.

Employer is EOE/M/F/D/V.