Wittenberg is seeking an Annual Giving Officer. The Annual Giving Officer serves as an integral part of the fundraising team at Wittenberg University and reports jointly to the Vice President for University Advancement and Alumni Relations (VPUA) and the Assistant Vice President for Advancement and Executive Director of Operations (AVP-EDO).  In collaboration with colleagues, the Annual Giving Officer focuses on foundational development elements necessary to support fundraising efforts at Wittenberg University. Specifically, the Annual Giving Officer is responsible for annual giving through digital platforms and donor retention support, gift society acknowledgement, and project management as assigned. This position performs a variety of administrative and management support tasks, as well as serves as an office liaison for annual giving activities. This is a full-time, exempt-level position.

Essential functions include, but are not limited to:

1. Aid in program development of Annual Giving initiatives to ensure consistent messaging and experiences for all donors.
2. Coordinate and implement outreach and stewardship efforts for Benjamin Prince Society, Matching Gift donors, WittWed Couples, Legacy donors, and Commit to Witt participants.
3. Manage digital giving and acknowledgement platforms: ScaleFunder and Thankview.
4. Steward current donors to retain and increase their support while seeking opportunities to develop new donors for campaign priorities - specifically focused on new and lapsed donor retention.
5. Communicate with donors, in person and through print and electronic channels, to promote giving opportunities and campaign progress.
6. Coordinate donor visits and small events, as appropriate, for Wittenberg's President and other key University representatives.
7. Serve as a representative of University Advancement to both internal and external constituents.
8. Perform other relevant duties as assigned such as special projects, programs, and developmental activities.

Candidates must have:
 

• A Bachelor's degree or combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• 1 - 3 years of relevant working experience. Higher Education advancement experience is strongly preferred. 
• Must demonstrate experience in marketing, gift solicitation or public contact work with evidence of ability to work collaboratively, communicate effectively orally and in writing, and organize and execute assignments.
• Demonstration of strong writing and reporting skills, time management presentation skills, and strong verbal communication required. 
• Working knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint). 
• Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the workday.
• Ability to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Ability to constantly operate a computer and other office machinery such as calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• Ability to exchange accurate information in group settings, and to communicate information and ideas so that others will understand.
• Some evening and weekend work is required.

Wittenberg is committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified individuals who collectively reflect the diversity of our student body and society at-large.  Please see our notice of nondiscrimination housed on our website.

The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.
 

Wittenberg University is committed to preventing and addressing sexual misconduct in our campus community. Click here to view our Title IX policies.
 

Employment at Wittenberg University is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job related).

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About Wittenberg University

A Lutheran-affiliated liberal arts college in the heart of Southwest Ohio, Wittenberg is nationally recognized for accessible professors, engaging classroom experiences, service opportunities, and valued athletics traditions. Wittenberg University is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive employee benefits package that attracts and retains talent to further the university's mission and contributes to the personal and financial well-being of employees and their families.

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