Assistant Director, Annual Giving

Posted on 05/08/2023

Baylor University

Waco, TX

What We Are Looking For:

The Assistant Director, Annual Giving reports to the Director of Annual Giving. This position works collaboratively with the Director of Annual Giving and the Assistant Vice President of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving in creating, managing, implementing a successful annual giving program that increases participation and cultivates a pipeline of future mid- and major-level donors. The Assistant director manages a portfolio of direct marketing projects within the annual giving program including, but not limited to, traditional direct marketing, digital and web-based marketing, and special campaigns. Additionally, this position will manage relationships with central leadership and partner units to effectively and efficiently leverage data to drive decision making and strategy. These duties extend to fundraising activities for special audiences, such as parents, friends, faculty and staff, of the university, as they arise. Our ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, a minimum of three years related experience and possess the following skills and abilities:

  • Proven ability to manage time well
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Maturity & personal integrity
  • Must have current driver’s license and good driving record

A Master’s degree and five years of related experience are preferred. Baylor also prefers the following:

  • Experience in higher education

Note: No equivalency of education and experience will be accepted in lieu of the degree requirement.

What You Will Do:

  • Develop key relations to expand funding bases and ensure targets of University are met
  • Support development opportunities through the formation of creative content
  • Create goals and objectives to increase fundraising
  • Analyze and prepare budget processes; prepare reports as needed
  • Maintain all databases and records
  • Plan and execute special events to increase giving
  • Supervise daily operations of assigned department
  • Provide leadership and contribute with special projects
  • Manage daily correspondence
  • Ensure regulatory compliance with policies and procedures
  • Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission
  • Ability to comply with University policies
  • Maintain regular and punctual attendance

What You Can Expect:

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family’s wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to https://www.baylor.edu/hr/index.php?id=949184

Explore & Engage:

Learn more about https://www.baylor.edu/about/ and our strategic vision, https://www.baylor.edu/illuminate/. Also, explore our great hometown of https://www.baylor.edu/waco/ and the many opportunities to https://www.baylor.edu/waco/index.php?id=970687 If you are new to Central Texas, https://vimeo.com/452638883

About Us:

Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor’s commitment to equal opportunity and respect of others does not undermine the validity and effect of the constitutional and statutory protections for its religious liberty, including, without limitation, the religious organization exemption under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the religious exemption to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, among others. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply. EEO/M/F/Vets/Disabled

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