Operating Title | Associate Annual Giving Director, Paul College |
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Long Classification Title | Annual Giving Officer II |
Campus Location | Durham |
Department | UNH Foundation Operating |
Summary of Position | The Associate Annual Giving Director (AAGD), Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics (Paul College) spearheads all annual giving efforts for the college and its various departments and programs. Reporting to the Senior Director of Annual Giving and partnering with the centralized Annual Giving team members, the incumbent will help set Paul College's annual giving strategy and execute a comprehensive annual giving program that reaches all constituencies (alumni, students, faculty, staff, families and friends) through omni-channel marketing and personal interactions (utilizing all available vehicles such as phone, email, mail, social media, and other digital methods). The AAGD will also liaison with the Dean, faculty, staff and students across Paul College to deeply integrate annual giving practices across the college, determine funding priorities, support their fundraising initiatives, and leverage their connections and motivations to expand the already robust annual giving program. Additionally, the AAGD will manage a portfolio of donors and prospects and work directly with individuals to secure financial contributions that will advance the college and/or university's mission and strategic plans. This entails identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding prospects and continually improving relationships with all constituencies in ways that have a quantifiable impact on philanthropic revenue. These collective efforts will aim to capitalize on the energy of Paul Colleges' passionate and spirited community and ultimately increase funds raised and the pipeline of donors. |
Acceptable minimum level of education | Bachelor's |
Acceptable minimum years of experience | 3 years |
Additional Job Information | The Associate Annual Giving Director will join the University of New Hampshire Foundation at a critical time during an ambitious fundraising campaign in anticipation of a public launch in 2025. They should have a proven track record in annual giving fundraising or a closely related field of expertise (such as sales and/or marketing), and possess outstanding interpersonal competencies and communication skills, ability to effectively manage projects, and be highly motivated, organized and detail oriented. The AAGD must embrace goal-oriented outcomes and enthusiasm around engaging donors, prospects and other key stakeholders. About the UNH Foundation (UNHF) and UNH Development: Established in 1989, UNHF exists to build private support for the university with the goal of strengthening programs, supporting students, and providing new opportunities for faculty excellence. UNHF wrapped up "CELEBRATE 150: The Campaign for UNH" in 2018, successfully raising over $300M from 45,000+ donors, and is now working through its next fundraising campaign set to conclude in 2027. The UNH Development team advances the mission of the university by inspiring private giving among alumni, parents/families, friends, employees, corporations and foundations. By building and strengthening relationships, our donor-centered approach connects stakeholders' passions and philanthropic goals to opportunities to support the university priorities that matter to them. Our team produces meaningful and lasting impact for students and our state, embraces diverse perspectives, commits to professional growth, and is breaking UNH fundraising records. With annual giving, leadership giving, major and principal giving, planned giving, and foundation relations and support staff, our team is structured to ensure every level of the donor pyramid is poised to grow for success in the short and long-term. While most Development team members are assigned to fundraise for a specific unit across UNH and a few positions work across the university, we are a unified Development group that embraces a culture in which we all succeed, and we maximize collective fundraising success for UNH. Join us!
About Annual Giving and The (603) Challenge: UNH's Annual Giving function is comprised of a core central team (that sets the overall annual strategy for the university and manages the direct marketing and communication aspects of the program), and multiple gift officers assigned to fundraise on behalf of UNH colleges/schools, athletics and other units. UNH secures 20,000+ donors each year, accounting for over $7M+ in cash gifts for current use purposes annually. The cornerstone of UNH's Annual Giving program is The (603) Challenge, which has grown significantly over the past nine years, raising $3M+ from 12,000+ donors each fiscal year to support 400+ funds across UNH.
About Paul College: The University of New Hampshire Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics is one of the best business schools in New England and the nation. Our goal is to excite you about your learning, engage you in powerful educational experiences, empower you to make the most of your academic and community life at UNH, and prepare you to excel in your career and build a meaningful life. |
Posting Number | PS4540FY24 |
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Salary Information | Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off. |
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Percent Time Information (FTE) | 1.00 |
Grade | 21 |
EEO Statement | The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status. |
Institution Information | The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire's lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry. The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here:
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Posting Date | 04/16/2024 |
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Open Until Filled | Yes |
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Posting Open to Internal Candidates Only? | No |
Interested Internal Candidates Exist? | No |
Job Category | Salaried Staff (Exempt) |
Appointment Type | Regular |
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Drivers License and Physical Requirements. Please check all items that apply. | Valid Drivers License and Safe Driving Record |
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