Annual Gifts Officer II

The University of Mississippi — fondly referred to as Ole Miss — stands as a premier public research institution with a proud legacy of academic distinction. We are devoted to nurturing a vibrant, inclusive community where every member — student, faculty, and staff — can achieve their fullest potential.

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Department:

University Development

Job Summary:

Job Description:

• Assists in development, implementation, and execution of fundraising strategy across all academic schools and units.
• Generates leadership annual gifts through personal solicitations. This role includes extensive travel to meet in person with donors and prospective donors.
• Cultivate relationships with leadership annual giving prospects and donors determined by unit leadership to qualify, solicit and steward giving.
• Develops giving opportunities, proposals, and content in collaboration with faculty, staff, and administration.
• Support execution of donor relation and stewardship planning, including targeted donor stewardship communications and recognition events for leadership donors, prospects, and constituencies. Additional responsibility may include managing the leadership annual giving society.
• Reports on fundraising results, ensures compliance with solicitation and communication regulations, and updates fundraising database.

Substitution Statement: An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered for this role. Substitutions of the required experience or education will be assessed on a 1:1 substitution basis.

Job Responsibilities:

Supports Office of Development fundraising efforts for the School of Law

• Oxford-based position with extensive travel required, supporting fundraising efforts for the School of Law.
• Cover letter required
• Agreed upon compensation for this role will likely be in the first half of the salary range.
• Experience in higher-education development, with a focus on fundraising for law schools and other professional programs preferred.

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