Assistant Director of Annual Giving

About Us

Located in Georgetown, Texas, Southwestern University is an independent, four-year undergraduate institution offers a top-ranked integrated arts and sciences curriculum that incorporates the humanities, fine arts, social sciences, and natural sciences.

At Southwestern University, we are committed to fostering an environment where every individual feels respected, valued, and empowered. We believe that a thriving community is built on the strength of varying perspectives and experiences, and we strive to create an atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding. Our actions are guided by a commitment to fairness, openness, and the belief that our differences are what make us stronger as a whole.

Position Overview

As a member of the University Relations Annual Giving team, this position focuses on expanding the fundraising program by leveraging social media, crowdfunding, and volunteer engagement. This position also manages special projects, including the faculty/staff annual campaign. This position carries a portfolio of alumni to visit and engage in fundraising, driving alumni participation.

DUTIES

• Design and implement a comprehensive plan to engage class, reunion, and affinity group volunteers in Annual Giving efforts, including volunteer recruitment, onboarding, management, and stewardship.
• Maintain a regular schedule of personalized volunteer engagement, including phone, mail, email, and social media communications, as well as face-to-face meetings and events on-and off-campus.
• Responsible for meeting quantifiable goals in cultivating and soliciting a portfolio of alumni donors and prospects at the $500-$1,000 giving level and growing alumni participation through the class agent and affinity group programs.
• Work with the Director of Annual Giving to coordinate, manage, and implement strategies for the direct mail, email, social media, crowdfunding, online giving challenges, and other Annual Giving tactics.
• Work with the Annual Giving team to coordinate and manage the annual faculty/staff giving program.
• Directs strategic initiatives and provides coordination to include giving participation events, affinity giving projects, etc. in the Annual Giving plan.
• Works with the Director of Annual Giving, provides leadership, direction, and strategy for the Brown Society (consecutive giving society) and Tower Society (graduates of the last decade).
• Work with the Director of Annual Giving, Director of Stewardship, and staff to develop, expand, and refine all facets of the Annual Giving and stewardship initiatives.
  
  

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Participate in regular University Relations Annual Giving office staff meetings and University special events.
• Work with all University Relations staff to ensure consistent messaging to constituents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum education, experience, licenses, certifications, and competencies (knowledge, skills, and behaviors) are necessary for performing the listed duties. List first those which can be objectively measured. (Human Resources may determine when other education or experience is required.)

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Three (3) years of development work experience in annual giving fundraising or equivalent experience.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and relationships effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop clear and compelling materials.
• Collaborative and facilitative approach to engaging colleagues, volunteers, and stakeholders.
• Professionalism, sound judgment, and the ability to remain effective in dynamic or high-pressure environments.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and respect for confidentiality.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with the ability to work effectively across varied communities.
• Demonstrated work ethic, reliability, and accountability.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends and to travel as needed.
  
  

Further preferred qualifications are also desirable for performing the listed duties.

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Three or more years of experience in development or other fundraising capacity.
• Knowledge of Southwestern University, its culture, and its constituencies.
  
  

Additional Information

Starting annual salary: $47,782. The final offer for the successful candidate will be commensurate with experience and may exceed the starting annual salary.

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