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Posted:
March 7, 2020
Location:
Chicago, Illinois
Salary:
Open
Type:
Full-time

DePaul University

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.


Job Title Annual Giving Officer
Job ID 3891
Location Loop Campus
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular

Multicultural Statement

At DePaul University, we are looking for candidates who want to join us in our mission to provide access to education for all. Successful candidates welcome ideas and perspectives from colleagues and students representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds, religious beliefs, and experiences. We seek collaborative, open-minded and hard working professionals to work in a real world urban learning environment. Are you exceptional, yet modest and open to challenges? We seek achievers and leaders that want to bring their passion and skills to our well-respected community of approachable colleagues. Build your career with us.

General Summary

The assistant director of annual and special giving reports to the director of Annual and Special Giving and is responsible for project management and execution of annual giving direct mail and email marketing to donors and future donors. Under direction from the Director, this position will execute all aspects of direct mail and email outreach, including segmentation, vendor relationships, and serve as the primary writer for the department. The assistant director of annual and special giving will be knowledgeable on all aspects of annual and special giving.

Responsibilities & Duties

  • Plan, organize and manage the solicitation schedules for direct mail and email outreach, including solicitation and stewardship.
  • Under direction of the Director of Annual and Special Giving, develop and/or refresh materials for all aspects (direct mail, e-mail, social media, other) of the various fundraising initiatives facilitated by Annual and Special Giving.
  • Work with vendors, research on-line tools and developments and act as the primary contact for direct marketing fundraising facilitated by Annual and Special Giving.
  • Write direct marketing campaign appeals and solicitations and work closely with Alumni Communications team to review and edit appeals.
  • Write annual giving stewardship pieces and work closely with Alumni Communications team to review and edit.
  • Manage segmentation for comprehensive fundraising appeals for Annual Giving programs.
  • Assist with management of internal and external direct marketing projects (giving days, etc).
  • Benchmark against prior giving initiatives and implement strategic changes for the various school-based and general fundraising initiatives.
  • Lead reporting efforts that pertain to direct marketing and, using past data, develop strategies for future efforts.
  • Support annual and special giving reporting efforts and assist in analysis and strategic planning based on results.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education and experience.
  • 1-3 years of fundraising experience.


Preferred Requirements

  • 1-3 years of higher education fundraising experience.


Other Skills & Abilities Reqd

  • Strong persuasive writing skills (writing samples will be requested).
  • Experience with project management.


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Additional Information

Salary & Benefits Package:
DePaul offers a comprehensive package including competitive pay and benefits to attract and retain the best talent in order to further the University's mission. For more information, please visit the following pages:
Full Benefits
Part-Time Benefits

Required Background Check:
Employment at

PI118800590

Internal Number: 118800590
About DePaul University
At DePaul University, we are looking for candidates who want to join us in our mission to provide access to education for all. Successful candidates welcome ideas and perspectives from colleagues and students representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds, religious beliefs, and experiences. We seek collaborative, open-minded and hard working professionals to work in a real world urban learning environment. Are you exceptional, yet modest and open to challenges? We seek achievers and leaders that want to bring their passion and skills to our well-respected community of approachable colleagues. Build your career with us. DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.
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