Leadership Annual Giving Officer
Inside Higher Ed, Kennesaw, GA, United States
Leadership Annual Giving Officer
Job ID: 296013
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
About Us Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high‑impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university’s vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!
Location (Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.
Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.
Job Summary Plays a critical role in the solicitation of leadership gifts ($1,000 - $24,999.99) to annual giving and KSU Foundation funds, leadership annual giving societies, and identifying major gift prospects. Responsible for solicitation of leadership level gifts from alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and friends. Creates, manages, and implements leadership annual giving programs. Develops and manages strategic plans, timelines, and giving program evaluations.
Responsibilities
Responsible for the solicitation of annual gifts of $1,000 - $24,999.99, often in 1:1 virtual or in‑person meetings.
Partners with major gift officers to coordinate, research, and integrate Leadership Annual Giving participation asks into existing gift strategies as appropriate.
Identifies major gift prospects and partners with major gift officers to cultivate and solicit gifts over $25,000.
Engages with KSU constituents through multiple channels such as email, phone, schedule meetings, and events.
Builds donor pipeline to ensure a steady pool of prospects for KSU’s future philanthropic success and comprehensive campaign.
Works with leadership to manage and continuously strengthen the annual giving department’s performance of giving rates and dollars raised.
Builds and maintains a current portfolio of prospects.
Collaborates closely with advancement services staff to populate and manage the portfolio so that prospects are evenly distributed between identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
Records contact reports in the CRM database to share relevant constituent information and meet an annual interaction goal in a timely manner.
Coordinates with key internal and external stakeholders to actively promote awareness of annual giving’s role and impact.
Supports and partners with KSU Alumni Association board members to increase alumni engagement, outreach, and giving.
Responsible for securing matches and challenges for KSU’s annual Giving Day, providing strategic oversight to increase donor outreach on that day.
Responsible for the performance and strategic growth of donor recognition programs such as President’s Parliament and Leadership Giving Society (including project management of appeals and events for these programs).
Represents the leadership annual giving program with alumni and colleagues internal and external to the organization.
Conducts program research to identify best practices and stay up to date on trends in Leadership annual giving.
Responsible for administration of budget, forecasting, policies, and procedures relating to leadership annual giving within the overall annual giving program.
Attends alumni, stewardship, sporting events, and board meetings which will require some travel and weekend and evening work.
Required Qualifications Educational Requirements Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
Other Required Qualifications Current, valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
Required Experience Two (2) years of related work experience with increased responsibility and project management.
Preferred Qualifications Preferred Educational Qualifications An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field.
Preferred Experience Experience in Raiser’s Edge. Experience in educational advancement.
Proposed Salary The budgeted salary range for this role is $58,000 - $72,600 annually. Offers are based on relevant experience.
Comprehensive benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more!
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Abilities
Ability to cross‑train in other areas of annual giving to provide support and coverage when needed.
Demonstrated ability to successfully design, develop, and manage significant program initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects collaboratively and successfully with attention to detail, requirements, and deadlines.
Demonstrated readiness and ability to listen and to work with others collaboratively to reach critical decisions, and the ability to communicate effectively about difficult decisions.
Able to be flexible.
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines.
Knowledge Strong knowledge and demonstrated ability in using a CRM database, preferably Raiser’s Edge NXT, GiveCampus, and Salesforce Marketing Cloud.
Skills
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills.
Professional demeanor and presentation.
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite).
Strong attention to detail and follow‑up skills.
Strong customer service skills and phone and e‑mail etiquette.
USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on‑line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on‑line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Equal Employment Opportunity Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.
For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225 at eeo@kennesaw.edu.
Other Information This is not a supervisory position. This position has financial responsibilities. This position will be required to drive. This role is considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P‑Card). This position may travel 25% - 49% of the time.
Background Check
Credit Report
Standard Enhanced
Education
DMV
Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.
All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job‑based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre‑employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.
https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf
To Apply To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=43000&JobOpeningId=296013&PostingSeq=1
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Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
About Us Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high‑impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university’s vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!
Location (Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.
Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.
Job Summary Plays a critical role in the solicitation of leadership gifts ($1,000 - $24,999.99) to annual giving and KSU Foundation funds, leadership annual giving societies, and identifying major gift prospects. Responsible for solicitation of leadership level gifts from alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and friends. Creates, manages, and implements leadership annual giving programs. Develops and manages strategic plans, timelines, and giving program evaluations.
Responsibilities
Responsible for the solicitation of annual gifts of $1,000 - $24,999.99, often in 1:1 virtual or in‑person meetings.
Partners with major gift officers to coordinate, research, and integrate Leadership Annual Giving participation asks into existing gift strategies as appropriate.
Identifies major gift prospects and partners with major gift officers to cultivate and solicit gifts over $25,000.
Engages with KSU constituents through multiple channels such as email, phone, schedule meetings, and events.
Builds donor pipeline to ensure a steady pool of prospects for KSU’s future philanthropic success and comprehensive campaign.
Works with leadership to manage and continuously strengthen the annual giving department’s performance of giving rates and dollars raised.
Builds and maintains a current portfolio of prospects.
Collaborates closely with advancement services staff to populate and manage the portfolio so that prospects are evenly distributed between identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
Records contact reports in the CRM database to share relevant constituent information and meet an annual interaction goal in a timely manner.
Coordinates with key internal and external stakeholders to actively promote awareness of annual giving’s role and impact.
Supports and partners with KSU Alumni Association board members to increase alumni engagement, outreach, and giving.
Responsible for securing matches and challenges for KSU’s annual Giving Day, providing strategic oversight to increase donor outreach on that day.
Responsible for the performance and strategic growth of donor recognition programs such as President’s Parliament and Leadership Giving Society (including project management of appeals and events for these programs).
Represents the leadership annual giving program with alumni and colleagues internal and external to the organization.
Conducts program research to identify best practices and stay up to date on trends in Leadership annual giving.
Responsible for administration of budget, forecasting, policies, and procedures relating to leadership annual giving within the overall annual giving program.
Attends alumni, stewardship, sporting events, and board meetings which will require some travel and weekend and evening work.
Required Qualifications Educational Requirements Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
Other Required Qualifications Current, valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
Required Experience Two (2) years of related work experience with increased responsibility and project management.
Preferred Qualifications Preferred Educational Qualifications An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field.
Preferred Experience Experience in Raiser’s Edge. Experience in educational advancement.
Proposed Salary The budgeted salary range for this role is $58,000 - $72,600 annually. Offers are based on relevant experience.
Comprehensive benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more!
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Abilities
Ability to cross‑train in other areas of annual giving to provide support and coverage when needed.
Demonstrated ability to successfully design, develop, and manage significant program initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects collaboratively and successfully with attention to detail, requirements, and deadlines.
Demonstrated readiness and ability to listen and to work with others collaboratively to reach critical decisions, and the ability to communicate effectively about difficult decisions.
Able to be flexible.
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines.
Knowledge Strong knowledge and demonstrated ability in using a CRM database, preferably Raiser’s Edge NXT, GiveCampus, and Salesforce Marketing Cloud.
Skills
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills.
Professional demeanor and presentation.
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite).
Strong attention to detail and follow‑up skills.
Strong customer service skills and phone and e‑mail etiquette.
USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on‑line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on‑line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Equal Employment Opportunity Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.
For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225 at eeo@kennesaw.edu.
Other Information This is not a supervisory position. This position has financial responsibilities. This position will be required to drive. This role is considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P‑Card). This position may travel 25% - 49% of the time.
Background Check
Credit Report
Standard Enhanced
Education
DMV
Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.
All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job‑based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre‑employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.
https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf
To Apply To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=43000&JobOpeningId=296013&PostingSeq=1
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