Assistant Director of Annual Giving

Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is nationally known for the quality of our student-centered teaching, mentoring of undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and striving to be an inclusive campus community.
UNC Asheville is committed to promoting diversity and a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and the ability to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds. Staff members are encouraged to take an active role to engage in the institution's efforts in promoting diversity and inclusion throughout the workplace. The successful candidate is expected to foster an inclusive work culture where uniqueness of beliefs, backgrounds, talents, capabilities and ways of living are respected and welcomed. Women, traditionally under-represented minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Typical office hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., but extended afternoon, evening and weekend work is required to be successful in this position. Work on evenings and weekends is required for advancing social media during and after events. Office hours and conditions are adjusted to meet the needs of the position.

The Assistant Director of Annual Giving supports the Director of Annual Giving with all aspects of annual fundraising, including direct mail, email solicitation, social media solicitation, stewardship, video production, developing giving forms, developing graphics, and making website updates. Key to success in the role will be the recruitment and mobilization of volunteer advocates who will engage their networks and encourage giving.

Additionally, the position works in close collaboration with the many departments within Advancement and across campus, including advancement services, the alumni/friend engagement team, donor relations, athletics, communication & marketing, academic departments, and others.

Master's degree. May also consider a bachelor's degree with equivalent experience. Two to three years of experience in relevant fields including but not limited to: fundraising, higher education, non-profits, sales, and/or marketing.

Master's degree in English, Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, or a related field. Prior experience in fundraising, particularly in annual giving with demonstrated experience in best-practices of fundraising operations is strongly preferred. Experience in using social media for a business or organization, as well as experience with email and direct mail cultivation and solicitation. Comfort with Raiser's Edge or other fundraising database/ CRM software preferred. Familiarity with texting campaigns preferred. Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud applications for graphic design is preferred, as is experience with video. Excellent written and oral skills are strongly preferred.

Applications must be submitted online no later than 11:59 p.m. ( EST) on the closing date for each specific position. Please note that any documents submitted to Human Resources or the hiring departments become property of UNC Asheville and will not be returned. Official verification from each college/university you have attended are required upon employment, and will be requested directly from the college/university by Human Resources or from the National Student Clearinghouse. Any expense will be the responsibility of the employee. Educational degrees must be from an appropriately accredited institution. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training and experience requirements, management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. It is the policy of UNC Asheville to conduct pre-employment background investigations on all candidates selected for employment. If hired, the candidate will be required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice.