Job Title: Director, Annual Giving Officer
Location: Albany State Rec. Location
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 285320
About Us
Albany State University is a fully accredited senior unit of the University System of Georgia. Employees receive benefits provided by the University System of Georgia, including, but not limited to, medical and major medical insurance, group life insurance, participation in the Georgia Teachers' Retirement System, Optional Retirement Plan (Faculty and exempt employees only), Social Security and Tuition Assistance Program after six months of employment.
Location
Our West Campus is located at 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707. Our East Campus is located at 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705. The Human Resources office for both campuses is located on the West Campus in Building K, Suite 111.
Job Summary
Albany State University is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and results-driven individual to serve as the Director of Annual Giving. This role is responsible for the planning, execution, and growth of a comprehensive annual giving program designed to build a robust culture of philanthropy and significantly increase donor participation and revenue. The Director will focus on alumni engagement, direct marketing, and donor acquisition, with an emphasis on recurring giving and leadership annual gifts.
Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership:
Develop and implement a comprehensive annual giving strategy that aligns with the university's fundraising priorities.
Lead multi-channel solicitation efforts (email, direct mail, phone, social media, text, and digital campaigns).
Program Management:
Manage all aspects of annual giving programs including Day of Giving, reunion giving, and class-based campaigns.
Oversee the use of segmentation and data analytics to target and personalize campaigns effectively.
Donor Engagement and Stewardship:
Cultivate and solicit annual gifts from alumni, parents, faculty/staff, and friends of the university.
Collaborate with alumni relations and marketing teams to enhance donor engagement and stewardship efforts.
Collaboration and Supervision:
Work closely with advancement services, communications, and major gifts to support the overall development effort.
Supervise annual giving staff, student callers, and external vendors as needed.
Reporting and Analysis:
Monitor and report on progress toward goals, ROI, donor retention, and acquisition metrics.
Use data to inform strategy and decision-making.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in fundraising.
Demonstrated success in managing annual giving campaigns and meeting fundraising goals.
Strong understanding of fundraising best practices, donor databases (e.g., Raiser s Edge or similar), and digital marketing tools.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and lead a team.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree preferred.
Experience in higher education or nonprofit annual giving.
Experience with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
Familiarity with engagement and giving strategies for diverse and multigenerational alumni populations.
Proven ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external partners.
Proposed Salary
Salary Range is from $59,385 to $70,000.
Required Documents to Attach
Cover letter.
Resume.
A list of at least 3 professional references with their contact information.
Contact Information
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Office of Human Resources at , or by email at . For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at , or by email at .
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 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 .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at .
Institutional Values
Excellence
We achieve outcomes of the highest quality, hold ourselves accountable to the highest standard and are committed to continuous improvement in University programs and services.
Respect
We are directed by tenets of ethics, treating other with courteous regard, and being civil in our interactions.
Community
We strive to build community and value a good mindset.
Teamwork
We seek partnerships within the University and community. We practice a supportive spirit that results in the implementation of plans, actions and shared results.
Learning
We cultivate a practice of global pedagogies in a learning environment.
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Albany State University.
Certain positions may also require the selected candidate to submit to or have:
a credit check completed for "Positions of Trust" and/or approved departmental purchase card usage
a motor vehicle report for positions that require driving an Albany State University vehicle
a successful pre-employment drug test
Equal Employment Opportunity
Albany State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, working, and studying. 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 ASU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the ASU community.
For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Albany State University Office of Human Resources at . For individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at .