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Position Summary The Associate Director of Annual Giving is responsible for qualifying, soliciting, managing, and stewarding leadership annual giving prospects to advance the University of the Pacifics fundraising goals. This role is pivotal in expanding the leadership annual giving donor base, developing and managing annual giving programs and societies, and building a strong, consistent donor pipeline to support major gift cultivation. The Associate Director will play an instrumental role in Pacific Gives, the Universitys annual giving day, working collaboratively across campus to strengthen participation, foster relationships, and ensure effective coordination and communication among internal partners. Additionally, this position will engage key external groupsincluding alumni clubs, affinity groups, and volunteer organizationsto drive annual fundraising initiatives and deepen engagement. Focused on innovation, engagement, and scalable strategies, this role aims to broaden the base of support and cultivate a culture of philanthropy throughout the university community. Essential Functions Identifies, qualifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards a portfolio of 200-250 prospects, including alumni, parents, and friends of the university, capable of making annual gifts at the Leadership Annual Gift level ($1,000-$24,999). Creates, manages, and executes the implementation of special annual giving programs/ societies. Participates in discovery work to uncover new leadership annual donors, ensure longterm engagement of existing leadership annual donors, and qualify major gift donor prospects to expand pipeline development. Participates in daily highvolume touchpoints (email, phone calls, text, social media) to grow acquisition and retention of leadership annual giving donors. Collaborates with universitywide annual giving teams to add new value and build upon the success of mail, email, text, and digital solicitation campaigns. Coordinates with major gift officers to successfully handoff qualified prospects and donors above the Leadership Annual Giving level. Evaluates, builds, and assesses full Leadership Annual Giving program to maximize revenue potential. Helps to lead the planning and execution of Pacific Gives, under the guidance of the Director of Annual Giving, including coordination with schools, colleges, and units; managing campuswide participation, as well as internal and external partner engagement; and marketing and promotion. Identifies and solicits donor support for Pacific Gives, including matches and challenges. Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to increase awareness, participation, and integration of annual giving efforts across campus. Plans and coordinates onsite events and activations tied to annual giving efforts (e.g., Pacific Gives, crowdfunding launches, Giving Tuesday, and student philanthropy initiatives) to build donor engagement and participation. Supports a culture of philanthropy through visibility, stewardship, and storytelling related to annual giving priorities, including the Pacific Fund. Ensures fundraising efforts reflect the universitys values around diversity, equity, and inclusion by promoting accessible and inclusive opportunities for giving and engagement. Minimum Qualifications Bachelors Degree. Three (3) years of fundraising or relevant experience. Two (2) years experience working directly with data, data analysis, and/or database software to evaluate key performance indicators and assess outcomes. Two (2) years experience utilizing project management practices to oversee multiple projects and timelines. Preferred Qualifications Masters degree. Five (5) years of experience in annual giving, digital fundraising, project management, or volunteer engagement, preferably in higher education or nonprofit settings. Proven success managing a prospect portfolio, including qualification, solicitation, and stewardship of leadership annual gifts ($1,000$24,999). Strong knowledge of fundraising principles and experience developing leadership annual giving strategies and programs. Meticulous attention to detail and outstanding organization and timemanagement skills. Proficiency with CRM databases (e.g., Raisers Edge), digital giving platforms, and MS Office Suite. Demonstrated ability to plan and execute donor engagement strategies, storytelling for fundraising, and digital campaigns. Excellent project management skills, including budgeting, scheduling, and managing multiple initiatives in a fastpaced environment. Exceptional writing skills for donor correspondence, solicitations, and stewardship communications. Commitment to higher education and ability to articulate a compelling case for annual support. Positive attitude and proven ability to work effectively with diverse populations, applying culturally responsive practices and advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Valid drivers license and ability to travel for universityrelated events. Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting. Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work. Physical Requirements Requires extended periods of sitting and repetitive hand/wrist motion while using computer keyboard and phone. Occasional standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, and reaching. Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Work Environment, Work Week, Travel Work is primarily performed in a standard office environment with use of computer and phone. Work scheduled during standard business hours. Evenings and weekends are required periodically to accommodate business needs. Occasional travel both local and overnight. Valid drivers license required. Incumbent must also be able to meet the Universitys fleet rules and be eligible to drive for University business. Compensation Hiring Range $70,304 - $78,000. Hiring considerations may include scope and responsibilities of the position, candidates qualifications, internal equity, and market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. Background Check Statement All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening. AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years. Anti-Discrimination/EEO Policy Statement University of the Pacific is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity across backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. Pacific does not unlawfully discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability, or other legally protected characteristics or combination of such characteristics. While we strive to attract a broad and representative pool of candidates, all hiring decisions are made based on merit, selecting the most qualified individual for each position. Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Cover Letter/Letter of Application Optional Documents Other Document #J-18808-Ljbffr