Campus/College Information:

Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.

Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

The Director of Annual Giving provides leadership for creating, implementing and evaluating a year-round fundraising program whose purpose is to build a long-term base of support for the University of Maryland (UMD). This position is responsible for an annual donor and revenue goal and will lead and execute UMD’s annual plan by utilizing a comprehensive strategy. The fundraising plan will aim to build and engage our constituencies based upon industry best practices and in concert with the UMD culture. This critical work includes multi-channel direct marketing activities to acquire, re-activate, retain, and upgrade annual donors.

The Director will create and manage a multidimensional appeal schedule that utilizes a variety of mediums (i.e. electronic solicitation, direct mail appeals, telemarketing, giving days and crowdfunding) to communicate with potential and current donors. This person will coordinate, manage, and assess all direct-response fundraising efforts for annual giving, special projects, and campaigns. Additionally, the Director will work across Development functions to execute integrated multi-channel strategies, utilizing targeted messaging, and audience segmentation.

The Director is responsible for analyzing the results of data trends to drive strategic planning of annual giving fundraising efforts. This is a leadership role that will be active and collaborative across central and unit-based teams, deploying resources in smart, innovative ways that maximize results and grow UMD’s base of annual support.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education (include licenses, certifications, etc.): Bachelor’s Degree required.

Experience:

• At least 5 years of fundraising, marketing or related experience.
• Experience with annual giving solicitations, including direct mail, telemarketing, and electronic media.
• Successful experience managing a schedule of complex projects.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Understanding of a major research university environment and collaborative team approaches.
• Knowledge of fundraising principles, concepts, and techniques.
• Possess outstanding written and oral communication skills; attention to detail; demonstrate high initiative and flexibility, and ability to work with different types of people and functional areas.
• Ability to evaluate and solve problems creatively.
• Competent and proactive working in a data-rich environment where decisions are based on analysis, testing, and a commitment to iterative process improvement.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to travel occasionally and attend evening and weekend activities.
• Proven ability to simultaneously manage multiple large-scale projects, plan ahead, and unify efforts across multiple teams is desired.

Preferences:

Experience with staff management, development, motivation and team building. Master’s degree preferred.

Additional Information:

For best consideration, please apply by October 21, 2019

Benefits offered: The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 22 Days Annual Leave; 15 Days Sick Leave; 3 Days Personal Leave; 15 Paid Holidays; Tuition Remission; Health, Dental, Vision and Prescription coverage.

Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the USA. No Visa sponsorship is offered for this position.

Physical Demands

Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends as necessary.

Diversity Statement:

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.