Annual Gift Coordinator - Higher Ed. jobs in Cedar Falls, IA

WARTBURG COLLEGE
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Title of Position: Director of Annual Giving
Preparation Date: March 2024

Function of Position:
Responsible to the Vice President for Institutional Advancement to develop, execute, and assess
effective strategies to enhance constituent engagement and philanthropic support, resulting in
growth of annual giving initiatives, including the Annual Fund, Tower Society membership, and
annual revenue goals; collaborate with Director of Stewardship & Special Gifts on special initiatives
such as crowdfunding appeals and UKnight Day; cultivate leadership Annual Giving donors; serve
as a member of the Advancement Planning Team, contributing to the division’s strategic planning
and goal fulfillment.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
1) Develop and manage a comprehensive and strategic annual giving program that

engagement activities.
2) Design and execute strategies to engage targeted annual giving donors through digital and

other non-face-to-face channels to sustain and increase annual support and grow
membership of the Tower Society.

3) In conjunction with the Director of Stewardship & Special Gifts, co-lead 6-8 crowdfunding
appeals (Fund the Fortress) annually, engaging faculty and staff to solicit and develop
funding opportunities, engaging the Fund the Fortress committee and Advancement
colleagues to support fundraising, and administering the mini-campaigns from start to finish.

4) Collaborate with the Director of Stewardship & Special Gifts, Alumni & Parent Engagement
team, and other Advancement colleagues, to develop and execute plans for UKnightDay,
the College’s annual day of giving, to motivate and strengthen engagement of alumni,
parents, and friends, and build enthusiasm and support for the College.

5) Create leadership level giving strategies for Annual Giving, identifying and managing a portfolio
of key donors in order to cultivate, sustain, and steward relationships in support of $1,000 gifts for
the Tower Society, as well as pipeline development for potential major gift transition.
Engagement will be primarily digital/virtual, with potential face-to-face visits.

6) Coordinate with major gift officers for annual giving solicitation of assigned donors.
7) Collaborate with the Director of Athletic Development to coordinate donor solicitations and

communications.
8) Manage a small team of student workers for solicitation and stewardship support.
9) Ensure all inbound communication is handled professionally and promptly.
10) Manage fiscal budgets relative to annual giving.
11) Administer utilization of various software platforms.
12) Meet goals for key metrics to evaluate performance.

Supervision:
Employee works independently but reports directly to the Vice President for Institutional
Advancement and is expected to proactively collaborate with colleagues in Marketing &
Communication and Development. Employee is expected to demonstrate initiative and pursue
completion of all objectives as set by the Vice President for Institutional Advancement, planning
and prioritizing their own work and resolving unusual cases in consultation with their supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:
Requires a bachelor’s degree and two years of related work experience. Preferred qualifications
include: experience working with annual giving; dedicated commitment to the importance of
philanthropy and the value of a private liberal arts college and its constituency; excellent
communication, project management, and organizational skills; high level of energy, initiative,
creativity and a “can do” attitude. Skills required include strong written and communication and
analytical skills; attention to detail and accuracy; aptitude and experience with computers and
technology needed to meet objectives; ability to organize and prioritize multiple work assignments;
ability to collaborate with others in a team environment; and an appreciation for the College’s
mission. Work is required on nights and weekends as necessary to fulfill position duties. Occasional
travel may be required.

Application Procedure:
Send letter of interest, including a statement regarding qualities you offer within the context of the
Wartburg College mission, résumé, and contact information for three references electronically to:
hr@wartburg.edu. See www.wartburg.edu for further information about the college. Screening
begins immediately and continues until position is filled.

WARTBURG COLLEGE is a selective liberal arts college of the ELCA, nationally recognized for community

engagement. As an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution, Wartburg College actively seeks
applications from members of underrepresented ethnic and minority groups