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Position Type EHRA Staff Title Director of Annual Giving Position Number 000119 Recruitment Range Commensurate upon experience Work Schedule and Hours

Typical office hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., but extended afternoon, evening and weekend work is required to be successful in this position. Work on evenings and weekends is required for advancing social media during and after events. Much work is accomplished outside of regular office hours (8am-5pm). Office hours and conditions are adjusted to meet the needs of the position.

Full-Time / Part-Time Full-Time Months per Year 12 Months Position Summary

The Director of Annual Giving provides strategic leadership and management of a comprehensive, integrated annual giving program for UNC Asheville. Responsibilities include achieving the giving goals and objectives by planning, managing, and executing the University’s annual fundraising initiatives. The Director achieves this by utilizing multi-channel communication methods of social media, email, mail, telephone, and face to face to seek financial gifts from the University’s prospective donors, including alumni, friends, parents, faculty/staff, and students who make gifts below $25,000.

The Director is responsible for drafting and maintaining the annual production plan on behalf of the constituent programs to address all Annual Fund and solicitation needs. In addition to solicitations, the Director will also provide stewardship to current donors.

The Director will supervise one staff member and the student call center. The Director will also oversee the volunteer Advocates for giving campaigns. He/She will work with the Alumni Association Board of Directors and will serve as the liaison to the Philanthropy Committee of this board.

The Director will collaborate with department heads within the division and across campus, as appropriate, to develop and implement communication plans to engage and solicit their specific audiences. The Director will identify, cultivate, solicit and steward a portfolio of donors for leadership annual gifts.

FLSA Exempt Required Education/Experience/Skills

Bachelor’s degree and equivalent combination of training and experience. One to three years of direct fundraising experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Preferred Education/Experience/Skills

• Experience with effective multi-channel solicitation and/or communication strategy
  
• Knowledge of fundraising principles and best practices
  
• Project management and organizational skills
  
• A commitment to staying educated on trends and new technologies necessary to grow the Annual Giving program
  
• Experience in a comprehensive campaign in higher education

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to use data analytics to develop strategies and vision of annual giving program
  
• Proven track-records of completing a metric-driven and project-based projects
  
• Demonstrated success in planning and executing successful fundraising campaigns and/or communication projects
  
• Ability to clearly articulate the mission, vision, and values of the University.
  
• Knowledge of UNC Asheville’s history, traditions and program.

Posting Detail Information

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Applications must be submitted online no later than 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date for each specific position. Please note that any documents submitted to Human Resources or the hiring departments become property of UNC Asheville and will not be returned.

Official verification from each college/university you have attended are required upon employment, and will be requested directly from the college/university by Human Resources or from the National Student Clearinghouse. Any expense will be the responsibility of the employee. Educational degrees must be from an appropriately accredited institution.

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training and experience requirements, management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

It is the policy of UNC Asheville to conduct pre-employment background investigations on all candidates selected for employment. If hired, the candidate will be required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice.

Posting Number E0161 Posting date 03/04/2019 Closing date Open Until Filled Yes Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • UNC Asheville website
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Higher Ed Jobs
   • Indeed
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • Job Target
   • LinkedIn
   • Local Jobs
   • NC Works Online (formerly Employment Security)
   • UNC System website (northcarolina.edu)
   • The Urban News
   • Twitter
   • Western North Carolina Diversity Engagement Coalition
   • Other
2. * Do you have experience in fundraising?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Is your fundraising experience in the higher education sector?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Describe your experience with marketing and promotion via social media, e-mail and other web platforms.

   (Open Ended Question)

5. * Which best describes your experience in developing, directing and managing multiple projects and implementing strategic fundraising program goals?
   • less than 1 year
   • 1 - 4 years
   • 5 or more years
6. * How much management and supervisory experience do you have?
   • Less than 5 years
   • 5 - 7 years
   • 8 or more years

Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Other Documents