Annual Fund Manager

Responsibilities

• Develop short- and long-range plans for annual giving, including goal setting and budget management.
• Organize and manage all segments of annual giving, such as direct mail, online giving, and personal visits.
• Recruit, oversee, and motivate volunteers to support annual giving activities.
• Personally solicit leadership gifts from key volunteers and selected prospects.
• Work with advancement staff to plan and implement special events.
• Manage a reporting system to analyze program effectiveness on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Oversee gift records and the acknowledgment process, including direct supervision of the Gift Processing Specialist.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 2-4 years of related experience in fundraising, donor cultivation, and stewardship.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for diverse audiences, including board members, faculty, and alumni.
• Strong human relations, public speaking, and motivational skills.
• Proficiency with SharePoint, MS Office 365, and general office technology.
• Highly organized with strong time management skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience using Raiser’s Edge NXT.
• Experience in grant writing for private and family foundations.

About the Company

The University of Charleston is a private institution dedicated to providing transformative educational experiences. Our annual giving program is a vital component of our advancement efforts, raising over $2 million annually to support our mission and students.