Executive Director of Advancement - Annual Giving & Membership

Advancement

The Executive Director of Annual Giving and Membership will turn alumni and friends into lifelong supporters using innovative tools to boost donations, grow the membership base, and make an incredible impact at Mizzou. This role is the driving force behind a modern and effective annual giving program.
Using the latest annual giving strategies, the Executive Director will lead a high-performing team and build comprehensive philanthropic engagement strategies for Mizzou Advancement.
The ideal candidate will collaborate across Advancement to identify membership and annual giving targets for each of our 20+ university units, including MU Health Care and MU Children's Hospital.
Campaigns will maximize gifts from a broad base of alumni and friends through the optimum mix of digital, print, social media, personal marketing, and outreach. The incumbent will be fully supported in enhancing fundraising strategies annually to increase the number of donors, members, and dollars raised.

Duties and Responsibilities

• In coordination with the Vice Chancellor for University Advancement, the Associate Vice Chancellor for Donor Engagement and other members of the University Advancement team, the incumbent sets the strategic direction for the annual giving and membership programs at Mizzou, establishing priorities and goals and executing programs that increase annual giving from alumni, parents, faculty/staff, patients, friends and fans.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to grow the number of donors and members, increase annual philanthropic revenue, and feed the major gifts pipeline through active donor engagement, personal outreach, and giving campaigns that feature the latest in digital and print strategies.
• Implement and manage annual giving and unique solicitation campaigns, including Giving Tuesday, Mizzou Giving Day, and student philanthropy initiatives.
• Consult with Advancement Services to build reports and comparative metrics to measure, inform, and maximize direct mail and electronic solicitation campaigns and giving.
• Monitor compliance with all aspects of the university's procurement procedures and sourcing initiatives; manage internal and external vendors and service providers.
• Develop and manage a comprehensive budget for the annual giving program.

We invest in our employees at the University of Missouri Office of Advancement. Once you join our team, you will participate in the Discipline of Frontline Fundraising (DFF) program with Plus Delta Partners, a 9-month series of fundraising workshops and 1:1 skill building. Ensuring you have the tools to succeed is an Advancement priority.

Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm, with occasional travel within the state of Missouri

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 7 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

• Six to eight years of increasing management experience in annual giving, membership or direct marketing teams.
• Prior experience in a college, university, or health care setting.
• Enthusiasm for fundraising in a comprehensive research university and the desire to work collegially within a goal-oriented fundraising organization.
• Knowledge of best practices for annual giving, fundraising principles, methods, and standards.
• Technology savvy and technologically minded.
• The ability to work efficiently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work collaboratively and be a team player.
• Proven project management, time management and organizational skills.
• Outstanding customer service skills, including cultivating and maintaining positive relationships with external and internal constituents.

Our team knows fundraising is a niche, so we are open to transferable skills! If you have experience that translates to fundraising, please tell us about it in your cover letter. These skills include, but are not limited to, sales, finance, consulting, non-profit work, higher education experience, etc. We are excited to learn more about you and your experiences.

Salary Range: $115,000 - $125,000

Grade: GGS-014

University Title: Director IV Advancement

Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Resume and Cover Letter

Our benefits:
As one of Missouri's largest employers, MU staff members enjoy exceptionally competitive health, PTO and retirement plans. A few highlights:

• Health Insurance -Three plans to choose from, including our Custom Network Plan; a cost-effective insurance option that utilizes our extensive network of MU-affiliated hospitals, clinics and pharmacies.
• HSA - UM provides between $400 - $1200 in contributions to health savings accounts, depending on plans and dependents
• Dental - 100% coverage for preventative care, with no restrictions on network or non-network providers
• Vision - $0 copays on frames and contact lenses along with a $140 allowance, and a $10 copay on yearly eye exams.
• Retirement - UM will match 100% of up to 8% of eligible pay contributed to a 457(b), with a three-year vesting period on University contributions.
• Tuition Assistance - Up to 75% of tuition and supplemental fees waived for employees, and 50% waived for spouses and dependents
• Time Off - Personal time off (PTO) as well as 9 paid holidays.
• Winter Break - The university observes a paid holiday for the period between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research, and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours' drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County's largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen cultural festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.