Program Manager I-Annual Giving

Position Description:

We're looking for those individuals-the creative thinkers and innovation seekers-who are content with nothing short of changing the world. Discover the endless opportunities within the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and be inspired by the work we can do together to improve health, and make a positive, daily impact in our communities.

As a Program Manager I - Annual Giving, you will work independently, under the direction of the Director-Annual Giving, to manage the planning and execution of the Medical College of Wisconsin and Froedtert Hospital's annual giving program to inspire philanthropic support. Responsibilities include planning and executing direct response campaigns to raise funds. The Program Manager I-Annual Giving must be a proactive collaborator with excellent writing and communication skills, strong attention to detail, and superior project management abilities.

Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with Director-Annual Giving, develop multi-channel annual giving strategies.
• Manage data strategy for series of direct marketing efforts that employ annual giving best practices and improve donor participation, engagement, and retention; define criteria to pull data, and manage segmentation and preparation to ensure accuracy and integrity of communications.
• Develop creative and effective messaging for solicitation and stewardship communications to drive annual giving growth and philanthropic support.
• Manage content creation and execution, audience segmentation, vendor management, and all phases of the approval and editing process.
• In collaboration with Alumni Relations colleagues, lead class giving fundraising efforts for reunion classes.
• Partner with Office of Advancement colleagues to develop and implement stewardship strategies for annual giving benefactors.
• Research and ensure best practices are developed and deployed while also testing new strategies.
• Ensure program data and progress are reported to appropriate stakeholders.
• Manage general Annual Giving operations, including responding to inquiries from constituents in a timely manner, creating appeal codes, and coordinating online giving forms and emails.
• Draft and maintain documentation for business processes and policies.

• Demonstrated initiative, creative energy, and ability to manage complex programs or communications.
• Flexible, self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable working in an ambiguous and ever-changing, fast-paced environment.
• Strong planning, project management and organizational skills; keen attention to detail; ability to set and balance multiple priorities and manage time effectively in a deadline-driven environment.
• Creative and resourceful thinker with strong skills in collaboration and partnership-building. Ability to work independently and as a team player while handling multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Experience employing technology, digital marketing tools, data management and analytics to optimize fundraising efforts. Familiarity with relevant and contemporary tools/technologies for email marketing, html, content management, social media, video, online giving, texting, etc.
• An aptitude for numbers, data, and analysis is essential. Strong Excel skills necessary for data segmentation and analysis, and to manage and fully utilize marketing tools/technologies. Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy are crucial.
• Ability to handle confidential information, maintain and update files with high degree of accuracy, and sensitivity to the importance of alumni and donor relations.
• Computer fluency including Microsoft Office Suite, ability to learn and utilize Raiser's Edge database, Luminate Online email platform, Qlik reporting tools, and other technology/systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Possess persuasive writing and editing skills with an attention to detail.

Preferred Schedule:

Position Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:
Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.

Minimum education: Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience: 6 years in relationship management with externally facing
constituents.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred education: Master's Degree
Preferred experience: 8 years; preferably in Philanthropy, project management, database query and reporting experience

Why MCW?

* Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental.
* 403B Retirement Package
* Competitive Vacation, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Paid Parental Leave

For a brief overview of our benefits see: https://www.mcw.edu/departments/human-resources/benefits #LI-NK1

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination


The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants, or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

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