Donor Engagement Specialist
University of Montevallo, Montevallo, AL, United States
The purpose of this position is to oversee all aspects of the Annual Fund Campaigns and on-campus fundraising initiatives. This includes cultivating strong personal and professional relationships with donors, as well as faculty and staff. A key responsibility is supporting and advancing the Foundation’s scholarship efforts.
Creates and implements the following Annual giving campaigns:
Founders’ Day Giving Tuesday End of the Year Appeal
Serves as the primary Foundation Liaison to the Athletics Department, collaborating to plan and implement the annual Falcon Victory campaign and providing support for broader athletic fundraising initiatives. Liaison to staff and faculty recurring donors, cultivating meaningful engagement, and stewarding these internal supporters to foster a strong culture of philanthropy across the institution. Oversees support of various fundraising efforts carried out by colleges and programs. In conjunction with the Executive Director, manages the Foundation scholarship donor engagement and stewardship processes, with primary responsibility for preparing and distributing annual scholarship impact reports, as well as planning and facilitating the annual scholarship luncheon. Additional Duties Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all inclusive. There will be other duties as assigned. The individual holding this position will serve as a representative of the University and, as such, shall promote a positive impression by demonstrating a collegial and professional customer-service approach at all times. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge or other fund-raising software program; Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.); Knowledge of Facebook, LinkedIn and other social media outlets; Ability to work independently and creatively; Excellent communication skills both written and verbal; Ability to travel as needed. Education and Experience The educational requirement for this position is: Bachelor’s Degree Education substituted for experience? No This position requires 2 years of related experience. Experience with donor cultivation/stewardship, along with marketing and communications strategies preferred. Experience substituted for education? No Licenses, Certification or Registrations Certifications, licenses, professional designations, or other qualifications required for this position include: Valid Driver’s License Certifications, licenses, professional designations, or other qualifications preferred for this position include: None Environmental Working Conditions Travel Requirements Travel Requirements Light Travel Number of Vacancies Desired Start Date Physical Requirements The physical activities required for this position involve: Standing: Under 1/3 of the time; walking: Under 1/3 of the time; sitting: Over 2/3 of the time; talking or hearing: Up to 2/3 of the time. This position requires lifting: Up to 10 pounds: Under 1/3 of the time; up to 25 pounds: Under 1/3 of the time. This position has the following special vision requirements: No special vision requirements. Open Date Open Date 01/09/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Additional Statement The University of Montevallo does not discriminate against job applicants based on their national origin or citizenship or immigration status. Because of the costs associated with visa sponsorship/transfer, the University typically will not sponsor applicants for a work visa or transfer of an existing visa. No commitment for visa assistance and/or sponsorship can be made until a thorough search is conducted, including a proper and methodical review of all applicants. Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*) How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Public Job Posting Internal Job Posting Chronicle of Higher Education Diverse Issues in Higher Education HigherEdJobs.com HigherEdJobs/Affirmative Action Email List The Academic Network, Inc. MFAD (Minority Faculty Application Database) SREB (Southern Regional Education Board) Birmingham News Shelby County Reporter Birmingham Times Advertisement/Publication Indeed LinkedIn Personal Referral UM Website Agency Referral Other Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents Letter of Application Resume Optional Documents University of Montevallo Human Resources and Risk Management Station 6055 Will Lyman House Montevallo, AL 35115 (205) 665-6055 To ensure the security of your data, you will be logged out due to inactivity in 3 minutes at . Any data not saved will be lost. Click 'OK' to keep your session active.
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Founders’ Day Giving Tuesday End of the Year Appeal
Serves as the primary Foundation Liaison to the Athletics Department, collaborating to plan and implement the annual Falcon Victory campaign and providing support for broader athletic fundraising initiatives. Liaison to staff and faculty recurring donors, cultivating meaningful engagement, and stewarding these internal supporters to foster a strong culture of philanthropy across the institution. Oversees support of various fundraising efforts carried out by colleges and programs. In conjunction with the Executive Director, manages the Foundation scholarship donor engagement and stewardship processes, with primary responsibility for preparing and distributing annual scholarship impact reports, as well as planning and facilitating the annual scholarship luncheon. Additional Duties Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all inclusive. There will be other duties as assigned. The individual holding this position will serve as a representative of the University and, as such, shall promote a positive impression by demonstrating a collegial and professional customer-service approach at all times. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge or other fund-raising software program; Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.); Knowledge of Facebook, LinkedIn and other social media outlets; Ability to work independently and creatively; Excellent communication skills both written and verbal; Ability to travel as needed. Education and Experience The educational requirement for this position is: Bachelor’s Degree Education substituted for experience? No This position requires 2 years of related experience. Experience with donor cultivation/stewardship, along with marketing and communications strategies preferred. Experience substituted for education? No Licenses, Certification or Registrations Certifications, licenses, professional designations, or other qualifications required for this position include: Valid Driver’s License Certifications, licenses, professional designations, or other qualifications preferred for this position include: None Environmental Working Conditions Travel Requirements Travel Requirements Light Travel Number of Vacancies Desired Start Date Physical Requirements The physical activities required for this position involve: Standing: Under 1/3 of the time; walking: Under 1/3 of the time; sitting: Over 2/3 of the time; talking or hearing: Up to 2/3 of the time. This position requires lifting: Up to 10 pounds: Under 1/3 of the time; up to 25 pounds: Under 1/3 of the time. This position has the following special vision requirements: No special vision requirements. Open Date Open Date 01/09/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Additional Statement The University of Montevallo does not discriminate against job applicants based on their national origin or citizenship or immigration status. Because of the costs associated with visa sponsorship/transfer, the University typically will not sponsor applicants for a work visa or transfer of an existing visa. No commitment for visa assistance and/or sponsorship can be made until a thorough search is conducted, including a proper and methodical review of all applicants. Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*) How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Public Job Posting Internal Job Posting Chronicle of Higher Education Diverse Issues in Higher Education HigherEdJobs.com HigherEdJobs/Affirmative Action Email List The Academic Network, Inc. MFAD (Minority Faculty Application Database) SREB (Southern Regional Education Board) Birmingham News Shelby County Reporter Birmingham Times Advertisement/Publication Indeed LinkedIn Personal Referral UM Website Agency Referral Other Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents Letter of Application Resume Optional Documents University of Montevallo Human Resources and Risk Management Station 6055 Will Lyman House Montevallo, AL 35115 (205) 665-6055 To ensure the security of your data, you will be logged out due to inactivity in 3 minutes at . Any data not saved will be lost. Click 'OK' to keep your session active.
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