QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree required, along with a minimum of three years of fundraising, development, or comparable professional experience. Demonstrated leadership and management experience is preferred. Experience developing and implementing strategic plans, managing budgets, and analyzing data to support decision-making and measure results. The ability to learn and effectively utilize industry-specific donor management and calling software is essential. This position also requires flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends in support of events, programs, and fundraising initiatives.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
- Passion for the institution’s mission, traditions and long-term success. Consistently demonstrate the mission, vision and values of UTF and the University.
- Our RITE Values – Respect, Integrity, Transparency & Teamwork, and Excellence
- Outstanding written and verbal skills. Must be able to develop interpersonal relationships with multiple constituents.
- Integrity, impeccable ethics, initiative, enthusiasm, and the ability to establish trust and credibility.
- Demonstrate ability to plan, organize and remain accountable for actions.
- Demonstrate ability to function in a confidential manner.
- Demonstrate ability to collaborate with other staff.
Success in this role would be measured through contributions to annual fundraising and participation goals, successful execution of assigned campaigns and projects, collaboration across Advancement teams, and the effective use of data-driven fundraising strategies.
Individual goals will focus on:- Execution and management of assigned fundraising campaigns and projects.
- Timely completion of campaign deliverables and stakeholder communications.
- Management of texting, email, and digital outreach efforts.
- Responsiveness to donor and campus partner requests.
- Participation in strategy development and campaign analysis.
This role would also share accountability for: - Total appeal-coded donors and dollars raised.
- Donor retention, acquisition, and reactivation.
- Rocket Forward Day of Giving donor and revenue goals.
- Growth in digital philanthropy participation and engagement.
Interested candidates should apply online. The position will remain open until filled with priority given to applications received by Sunday, June 14.About the University of Toledo FoundationThe University of Toledo Foundation, an independent 501(c)3 organization, exists for the sole purpose of supporting The University of Toledo. The Foundation is the official gift receiving and fund-management organization for the University. Our purpose is to support the University’s broad educational mission by receiving, managing, and distributing generous gifts to benefit students and enhance faculty and program efforts. The Foundation includes the Development, Alumni Relations and Special Event functions. Through its subsidiary, the UT Real Estate Corp., the Foundation also manages off campus real estate matters for the University. The Foundation embraces the mission of The University of Toledo by aspiring to be a forward-thinking, philanthropic organization, providing impactful financial support and engagement opportunities for transformation throughout the University community.
Equal Opportunity Employer StatementThe University of Toledo Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo Foundation does not discriminate in employment or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation. The Foundation is dedicated to attracting and retaining the best and brightest talent and
fostering a culture of respect. The Foundation provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodations to complete an application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact the Human Resources Department at 419.530.7730 between the hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5 p.m.