Director of Annual Giving

Director of Annual Giving

Texas Lutheran University is currently seeking to hire a full-time Director of Annual Giving. This position is responsible and accountable for providing strategic leadership and management for a robust annual giving program to achieve annual goals benefiting Texas Lutheran University. The Director of Annual Giving will work closely with the AVP for Annual Giving and Alumni Relations and the Development and Alumni Relations staff to engage supporters and volunteers necessary for the university to fulfill its mission.

Responsibilities include:

Administrative

• Plan and implement a strategic annual giving program for donor acquisition, renewal and reactivation in alignment with university strategic plans.
• Develop an annual plan for implementing and expanding the annual giving program through the use of phonathons, direct mail, email, digital, the annual Day of Giving, events and other modern methods.
• Collaborate with the Development and Alumni Relations staff, the Development Board, and alumni networks to create and manage a plan to increase annual support particularly at the President’s Associates level ($1,500+).
• Manage a comprehensive communication plan including developing visual materials and cases for support. Ensure that all communication reflects the needs and brand of the University.
• Collect and analyze data in partnership with Development Services, conduct analysis, track metrics, assess trends, and set strategies to enhance fundraising efforts and to monitor resource allocation.
• Manage and lead the Business Partners program.
• Oversee the student engagement team to reach current and new donors.
• Manage a modest portfolio of leadership annual donors and prospects who have the capacity and interest to support the University.
• Assist the AVP for Annual Giving and Alumni Relations in the execution of annual fundraising events such as Front Row and President’s Associates Dinner.
• Manage the annual giving budget.
• Research and incorporate best practices.
• Engage and interface with outside vendors as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Professionalism

• Demonstrates good leadership and teamwork skills in all aspects of planning with volunteers, alumni and benefactors, departmental colleagues, and the university-wide community.
• Communicates regularly with the rest of the staff to enhance department-wide understanding.
• Maintains a professional image.
• Keeps the work environment neat and orderly.
• Maintains a safe environment through adherence to all safety procedures.

Customer Relations

• Makes visitors feel welcome and respected as individuals, treating them with courtesy and dignity.
• Exhibits appropriate behavior in customer areas.
• Demonstrates essential telephone courtesy.

Teamwork

• Works as a team player, supporting and assisting other employees.
• Identifies and participates in departmental opportunities with continuous improvement as a goal.
• Enhances team effectiveness through dependability.

Position Qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required.
• Previous experience in annual giving or development is preferred.
• Strong skills in organization, human relations, and communications.
• Ability to work with diversity of alumni groups, ages, and interests.
• Strong computer skills required.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Must be a highly motivated self-starter.
• Ability to effectively work with and manage others.
• Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Must support the mission and strategic plan of Texas Lutheran University.

Benefits are competitive. Texas Lutheran University, an accredited university affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, is located 35 miles from downtown San Antonio. For more information about TLU, consult our web site at www.tlu.edu. Please submit an application, a resume, and the contact information for at least three professional references to:

Human Resources

Texas Lutheran University

1000 W. Court Street

Seguin, Texas 78155

FAX: (830) 372-6409

E-mail: humanresources@tlu.edu