This position is fully in-person (not remote or hybrid).
GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB
Under the supervision of the Senior Director of Development, the Annual Giving Officer is responsible for, implementing, and managing annual giving initiatives designed to increase donor participation and philanthropic support for Johnson C. Smith University. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Participate in development and execution of annual giving campaigns; manage annual fund donors and prospects; support Giving Day, reunion giving, direct mail, email, and digital campaigns; collaborate with Alumni Relations; implement donor acquisition, retention, reactivation, and upgrade strategies; maintain CRM records; prepare donor communications and reports; assist with stewardship and pledge tracking; meet annual fundraising goals.
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Support fundraising events, assist with advancement initiatives, collaborate with campus partners, and perform related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree and two to four years of experience in fundraising, annual giving, alumni relations, marketing, sales, communications, or related fields.
Supplemental Information
To apply, please include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three supervisory references including the most recent supervisor.
Finalists for this position are subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.
Organization
Johnson C. Smith University, a 155-year-old historically black liberal arts college dedicated to serving a diverse student body, is located in Charlotte, NC. The University has a rich history and is heralded as one of the best of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the nation, serving 1400 students in undergraduate, graduate, non-traditional and adult programs. Johnson C. Smith University continues to gain a strong national reputation for integrating the liberal arts with business, the sciences and technology. For more information, please visit http://www. jcsu.edu,
Johnson C. Smith University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability or veteran’s status as it relates to student enrollment or hiring. Johnson C. Smith University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate and master's degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Johnson C. Smith University.