Position Information
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business or related field and three to five years of work experience in fundraising, philanthropy or similar field.
- Excellent organization, goal setting, and written and verbal communication skills are critical.
- Must be highly skilled with industry-specific technology, social media, electronic media, marketing and communication.
- A strong work ethic with an ability to work independently and within a larger team.
- Demonstrated ability and experience collaborating with colleagues in order to understand their goals and translate them into meaningful marketing materials.
Desired Qualifications Three or more years of experience in annual giving fundraising, preferably higher education. Experience with data management, and new media. Additionally :
- Ability to produce marketing plans and print and electronic materials for fundraising and stewardship purposes;
- Expertise in electronic communication and marketing;
- Day of Giving or related experience;
- Goal-oriented, results focused.
All Qualifications Unless otherwise required by an applicable collective bargaining agreement, all minimum, additional and desired qualifications are preferred, but qualifications, degrees, and / or experience deemed comparable and / or equivalent by Oakland University in its sole and exclusive discretion may be considered.
Position Details Position Purpose The Assistant Director of Annual Giving is a key part of the annual giving team. The key roles of this position include digital-based fundraising and young audience development.
This position will lead crowdfunding efforts, online giving, email, social media and other emerging technologies. They will also oversee digital communications and technology components for the Day of Giving.
They will utilize the proper channels to reach young alumni and oversee student philanthropy, acting as the advisor to the Student Philanthropy Committee.
The role involves planning, developing and implementing solicitations through various media and navigating OU’s policies to effectively launch and manage these programs.
This position will also coordinate closely with the specific schools and units on campus to coordinate annual giving messages and strategies.
The ideal candidate will continue to track technology and industry changes and help test and implement new practices.