Job description
Position Details
Position Information
Requisition Number
S2708P
Home Org Name
Development HR Employment
Division Name
Vice President for Development
Position Title
Auburn Giving Officer
Job Class Code
OA67/OA66
Appointment Status
Full-time
Part-time FTE
Limited Term
No
Limited Term Length
Job Summary
The Auburn University Office of Advancement is excited to begin the search for a Auburn Giving Officer! The Auburn Giving Officer builds relationships with prospective donors and conducts in-person discovery visits to assess their philanthropic interests and connects them with areas of Auburn University that align with their interests. Works to build Auburn Advancement’s major gift pipeline through qualifying prospects and referring them to appropriate areas, ultimately moving them towards investment in the university. Collaborates across all areas of Auburn Advancement and Auburn University, while fostering personal connections and individual-level understanding to increase affinity and investment. Assesses patterns across portfolio interactions to refine outreach and qualification cultivation, aiming to enhance fundraising outcomes. Develops portfolio management plans, personalized messaging, and individualized giving plans, and collaborates with aligned teams to drive investment and affinity for Auburn University.
Why do YOU want to work for Auburn University Advancement?
- Discover your “Pinnacle Career Experience!”
- Collaborative team dedicated to achieving excellence and supporting the Auburn mission
- Beautiful workspace and flexible schedule
- Purposeful work that will make a positive impact and enhance the student experience at Auburn University!
About Auburn: Auburn was named by Forbes Magazine as one of the state of Alabama’s best employers, with employees staying an average of ten years! Learn more about Auburn’s impact, generous employee benefits, and thriving community by visiting aub.ie/working-for-auburn.
It’s a Lifestyle: The Auburn/Opelika area is a page right out of Southern Living magazine with an idyllic small-town feel, perfecting a unique balance between a close-knit community and driving consistent growth and development. Paralleling the exponential growth of Auburn University, the Auburn/Opelika area boasts services and amenities that cater to any interest. We’re proud of our top school systems, city services, award-winning restaurants, and the infectious spirit of life in a college town. You can find us nestled halfway between the beach and the mountains in a lower-cost-of-living area, two hours outside of Atlanta or Birmingham. If you’re new to Auburn, we’d love to introduce you. If you’re already acquainted with Auburn, we’ll keep it simple: it’s time to come home!
Our Commitment: Auburn University is committed to a diverse and inclusive campus environment. Visit auburn.edu/inclusion to learn more about our commitment to expanding equity and inclusion for all.
Essential Functions
- Enhances the philanthropic efforts at Auburn by assisting in the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of major gifts ($25,000+).
- Builds relationships with Auburn University’s alumni and friends through in-person discovery visits to evaluate their interest in philanthropic giving. Travels to meet the individual, shares information about the university’s programs and initiatives, listens to their ideas and concerns, and answers any questions they may have to help inform future fundraising efforts and deepen the relationship between the individual and the university.
- The position will have well-defined weekly, monthly, and annual goals for discovery visits and to qualify major gift prospects. Executes monthly and quarterly touchpoints cadences to maintain consistent and meaningful communication with donors in their portfolio.
- Builds Auburn Advancement’s major gift pipeline by determining if visited prospects should be further cultivated and eventually solicited for a major gift. For prospects that are not currently a major gift prospect, the position would make referrals to appropriate areas for further engagement or solicitation.
- Conducts prospecting activities through various means such as phone calls, emails, texts, and events, and participates in regional and local events to identify potential donors.
- Fosters a culture of collaboration by cultivating cooperative partnerships with colleagues in Advancement and other departments within the university.
- Organizes information to identify potential fundraising opportunities and provides support for decision-making and planning related to prospective donors. Collaborates on special projects and other duties as assigned.
- The nature of this role is highly externally focused, requiring frequent travel and meetings on and off campus during regular and non-traditional business hours, and is therefore expected to operate with high-levels of autonomy
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in no specific discipline
Level I – Bachelor’s degree
Level II – Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of experience in gift solicitation, development, fundraising, marketing, sales, and/or public relations.
Level I – Bachelor’s degree
Level II – Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of experience in gift solicitation, development, fundraising, marketing, sales, and/or public relations.
Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications
Minimum Skills and Abilities
Minimum Technology Skills
Minimum License and Certifications
Desired Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
Posting Detail Information
Salary Range
$46,100 - $88,200
Job Category
Development/Alumni Affairs
Working Hours if Non-Traditional
This role works days, nights, weekends, and involves frequent travel.
City position is located in:
Auburn
State position is located:
Alabama
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
Posting Date
05/08/2023
Closing Date
EEO Statement
Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
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