Assistant Director of Annual Giving for Grateful Clients
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture
University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc.
The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc (UTFI) invites applications and nominations to fill the position of Assistant Director of Annual Giving for Grateful Clients for the University of Tennessee Institute for Agriculture (UTIA). Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Advancement, the Assistant Director of Annual Giving for Grateful Clients is responsible for developing and managing a Grateful Client annual giving program for units within UTIA that serve external communities such as the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM).
Responsibilities
The purpose of this position is to develop strategies and opportunities to engage new donors from those who benefit from UTIA’s programs and services. A key responsibility of this role will be to develop, launch, and manage a new initiative where grateful clients can recognize UTIA staff who provide exemplary service. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Annual Giving & Fundraising: Develop and manage direct mail appeals, special solicitations/new appeal programs, first time donor programs, and the Grateful Client program. Serve as the primary point-of-contact for the Big Orange Give campaign, UTIA’s annual one-day of giving initiative, and the CVM’s Family Campaign, focused on faculty and staff giving. Create annual campaign themes; set fundraising goals and track progress; and coordinate marketing (digital and traditional) and engagement efforts with UTIA and UTFI staff.
Telefund: Collaborate with annual giving and advancement team members to develop strategy and set annual goals for the telefund program. Strategic responsibilities include donor segmentation, planning outreach, and developing caller scripts/talk tracks for telefund workers.
Required Education And Experience
The candidate who fills the Assistant Director of Annual Giving for Grateful Clients position is required to have:
Bachelor’s degree in business, communication or agriculture
3+ years of experience in marketing, sales, communication, or fundraising
Advanced experience with Microsoft Office, including formula-creation within Excel
Creative writing experience; strong interpersonal skills; excellent communication skills
A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record is required due to travel responsibilities of the position. UTFI reserves the right to consider all appropriate circumstances.In general, any significant driving offense less than 12 months old will eliminate the application from consideration for the position.
Note - Candidates holding a graduate degree must have at least 1 year of experience.
Preferred Education And Experience
In addition to meeting the required qualifications, the preferred candidate will have:
Master’s degree in business, communication, marketing or agriculture
4+ years of experience in higher education development, philanthropy, sales, or non-profit
Experience with Salesforce and/or iModules
Application Process: Priority will be given to applications received on or before July 4, 2024 via our Taleo application system. Applications must include a completed candidate profile, cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without explicit permission of the candidate.
When determining minimum qualifications, only information entered into the candidate profile can be considered. Please ensure your candidate profile is completed in its entirety as it relates to qualifying education/work experience.
Questions about the search may be directed to hr@utfi.org .
Target Start Date: August 2024
Benefits: Recognized as a Top Employer by Knoxville Top Workplaces in 2022 and 2023, the Foundation’s greatest asset is our team. Foundation employees are eligible for a comprehensive suite of benefits that includes:
Generous paid leave , accruing up to 24 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave annually, plus 14 paid holidays and administrative closing days
Flexible work arrangements, offering a hybrid schedule to most team members
Education benefits for employees and their dependents at UT System campuses
Retirement and deferred compensation plans, including 401(k), 403(b), etc.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
Employee discounts to attractions, services, and goods
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The Foundation: The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc. is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization that serves as the preferred channel for private contributions benefiting students and faculty within the UT System. With a vision of being one of the top-performing advancement organizations in higher education, UTFI is committed to enhancing the educational landscape across the University of Tennessee campuses.
The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture is dedicated to providing “Real. Life. Solutions.” to society’s most pressing issues. Through its extensive presence across the state and global outreach efforts, UTIA’s work has a profound impact on agriculture, research, veterinary medicine, Extension, and more, ultimately contributing to economic growth, biodiversity and human and animal health.
The UT System: The University of Tennessee System is comprised of campuses at Knoxville, Chattanooga, Pulaski, Martin and the Health Science Center at Memphis; the Institute of Agriculture; and the Institute for Public Service.
The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc. is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.
Job
Executive/Administrative
Primary Location
US-Tennessee-knoxville
Organization
Ag Development Pay
Schedule
Full-time
Campus/Institute
Development Foundation
Job Posting
Jun 24, 2024, 3:04:50 PM
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Higher Education
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