Position Information

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• A minimum of two (2) years of work experience in fundraising, philanthropy or similar field.
• Excellent organization, goal setting, attention to detail and written and verbal communication skills are critical.
• Must be highly skilled with industry-specific technology, marketing and communication.
• A strong work ethic with an ability to work independently and within a larger team.
• Demonstrated ability and experience collaborating with colleagues in order to understand their goals and translate them into meaningful fundraising messaging.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• Three or more years of experience in annual giving fundraising, preferably higher education.
• Experience with data management and/or project management.
• Ability to produce marketing plans and print and electronic materials for fundraising and stewardship purposes.
• Experience in volunteer or peer-to-peer fundraising, and/or direct mail.
• Goal-oriented, results focused.

All Qualifications

Unless otherwise required by an applicable collective bargaining agreement, all minimum, additional and desired qualifications are preferred, but qualifications, degrees, and/or experience deemed comparable and/or equivalent by Oakland University in its sole and exclusive discretion may be considered.

Position Details

The Assistant Director of Annual Giving provides the implementation and coordination of the Oakland University Fund Drive (faculty, staff, retiree giving campaign), yearly direct mail campaigns, the Parent Program, and student initiatives such as the Senior Class Gift, Senior Tower Climb and Student Philanthropy Committee.

• $70,000 annually