Director of Annual Giving

Advancement

The University of Missouri seeks a results-oriented individual to join its Annual Giving team, a strategic, collaborative group supporting a $20M plus annual program poised for significant growth as the university advances fundraising priorities in the Power the Roar $2B campaign.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Annual Giving, the Director will work closely with University Advancement colleagues to strengthen donor retention and increase annual giving support for Mizzou. This role oversees strategies to recruit, engage, and retain donors across the university's 13 schools and colleges, MU Health Care, and campus units, including the Mizzou Libraries, the Chancellor's Fund for Excellence, the Mizzou Scholarship Fund, and MU Extension. The Director also plays a key role in supporting Mizzou Giving Day, our largest annual fundraising campaign.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage School and College Unit Fundraising

• Develop and implement omnichannel strategies for assigned units, including direct mail, email, digital outreach, texting, and other platforms
• Plan and coordinate special giving campaigns for assigned units
• Advise unit development staff on annual giving best practices and ensure alignment with central annual giving initiatives
• Analyze campaigns and provide actionable reports to unit partners

Manage MU Healthcare and Campus Support Unit Fundraising

• Develop and implement omnichannel strategies for MU Health Care and designated campus units.
• Coordinate special campaigns tailored to unit priorities
• Advise unit staff on an annual basis, giving best practices and integrating their efforts with centrally led initiatives
• Analyze campaign performance and share insights and recommendations with unit partners.

Support Mizzou Giving Day

• Support the planning and execution of Mizzou Giving Day, the university's largest online fundraising event held each March
• Partner with the Advancement Division Communications team (ADCM) on campaign design, messaging, and content
• Coordinate with the central annual giving team and unit partners to ensure cohesive execution
• Collaborate with Donor Relations to develop a stewardship plan for Giving Day donors
• Other duties as assigned in support of our donor engagement efforts. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with consistent professionalism.
• Ability and desire to work in a mission-driven, cross-functional team environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Experience coordinating complex projects and processes.
• Earning trust and building positive relationships with internal clients, coworkers, students, staff, and administrators.
• Pay attention to details, analyze systems and processes to identify efficiencies.
• Sees the bigger picture and aligns projects with institutional priorities.
• Enjoys and is productive working in a rapidly changing environment.
• Seeking continuous improvement.
• Maintains flexibility and an unyielding positive attitude.
  

M-F 8am-5pm with some occasional events

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 4 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

* Deep appreciation for the mission and values of public higher education.
* Master's degree preferred.
* Minimum of 10 years of major gift fundraising experience in higher education or an academic medical center.
* Experience with capital campaigns and a strong commitment to campaign goals.
* Effective leadership skills in both stable and transitional environments.
* Collaborative and decisive team-building style; ability to thrive in a complex organizational setting.
* Proven success in building relationships with volunteers, administrators, faculty, and donors.
* Proficiency with CRM systems, reporting tools, and analytics in an advancement context.
* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
* Demonstrated ability to lead high-level gift discussions and conduct personal solicitation calls across diverse constituencies.

Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000 annually
Grade: PAT - 011
University Title: ADVANCEMENT DIRECTOR I
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Our benefits:
As one of Missouri's largest employers, MU staff members enjoy exceptionally competitive health, PTO and retirement plans. A few highlights:
* Health Insurance -Three plans to choose from, including our Custom Network Plan; a cost-effective insurance option that utilizes our extensive network of MU-affiliated hospitals, clinics and pharmacies.
* HSA - UM provides between $400 - $1200 in contributions to health savings accounts, depending on plans and dependents
* Dental - 100% coverage for preventative care, with no restrictions on network or non-network providers
* Vision - $0 copays on frames and contact lenses along with a $140 allowance, and a $10 copay on yearly eye exams.
* Retirement - UM will match 100% of up to 8% of eligible pay contributed to a 457(b), with a three-year vesting period on University contributions.
* Tuition Assistance - Up to 75% of tuition and supplemental fees waived for employees, and 50% waived for spouses and dependents
* Time Off - Personal time off (PTO) as well as 10 paid holidays.
* Winter Break - The university observes a paid holiday for the period between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

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This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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