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Annual Giving Officer

How to Apply

A cover letter and resume are important submissions for the hiring team to get a sense of your experience. In the cover letter, in 1 page or less, please let us know how this role aligns with your career aspirations and skills. Submit both the cover letter and resume as one file (because of system limitations.)

Job Summary

The University of Michigan Library in Ann Arbor (https://www.lib.umich.edu/) is one of the world's largest academic research libraries and serves a vibrant university community that is home to 19 schools and colleges, 100 top ten graduate programs, and annual research expenditures exceeding $1.5 billion a year.As the Development Office (https://www.lib.umich.edu/about-us/our-divisions-and-departments/deans-office/development-office) , we help donors realize their philanthropic goals by investing in the library's enduring work. Whether it's making a gift in honor of a loved one, endowing a fellowship program, or donating materials to our collections, we are dedicated to helping find meaningful opportunities that connect donors' passions with library programs.

As the Annual Giving Officer, you will manage the identification, cultivation, solicitation and retention of library donors with giving levels between $500-$5,000 while converting donors to major gift prospects. You will be responsible for high-level support in stewardship and recognition efforts for annual fund donors. You will also manage the coordination of the U-M Library's annual giving program which includes internal annual fund efforts and those that are coordinated by the Office of University Development's Annual Giving Office. You will report to the Senior Director of Development.

We encourage our employees to incorporate their backgrounds, skills, and life experiences into our work environment and in putting our values into practice. More information on our Library Mission and Values can be foundhere (https://www.lib.umich.edu/about-us/about-library/mission-and-values) .

This position is a full-time, three year term appointment.

What You'll Do

+ Develop a comprehensive Annual Giving Strategy for the library with the Development team that increases response rate and retention of library donors

+ Qualify new annual giving donors through phone calls, digital engagement, programming and visits and manage a portfolio of donors capable of making gifts of $500-$5,000.

+ Cultivate donors' relationship with the U-M Library and the University of Michigan.

+ Make a case for supporting important programs, matching the interests of donor prospects to specific needs.

+ Participate in campus-wide direct mail opportunities and the Telefund programs.

+ Design and implement solicitations produced internally in the fall and spring for donor renewal with the Development team.

+ Organize one to two events per year in collaboration with the Development team, regional gift officers, campus partners, and donor volunteers.

+ Lead introductory and educational tours for donors and visiting prospects.

+ Represent the Development team at internal library meetings.

+ Learn the U-M Library's and University's history, mission, demographics, faculty, current programs and culture, to communicate how U-M Library distinguishes itself from peer institutions.

+ Demonstrate and be a model of collaboration in the development community, while representing U-M Library's values and its unique role at the University of Michigan.

Required Qualifications*

+ A baccalaureate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

+ 2 or more years of fundraising or alumni relations experience and/or relevant experience in other related fields, engaging with a sophisticated audience, handling sensitive information, and executing plans to accomplish a pre-defined goal.

+ Comfort with personal computers and software programs for retrieving, organizing and researching appropriate donor/prospect information, as well as data gathering, manipulation, and analysis.

+ Attention to detail with an ability to set priorities and complete projects.

+ Effective writing skills including experience in creating external communications such as solicitations, blogs, and marketing efforts.

+ Experience gathering and analyzing data to better understand constituents/ customers/donors.

+ Ability to act effectively both independently and as a member of a team.

+ Demonstrated confidence and strong interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, while engaging with constituents, customers, or donors with sophistication and maturity in social and professional settings.

Desired Qualifications*

+ Creative problem solving.

+ Flexibility to meet changing priorities and manage multiple priorities at once.

+ Experience in Customer Relations Management System or Donor Data System

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

Additional Information

The University of Michigan offers acomprehensive benefits package (https://hr.umich.edu/benefits-wellness/health/benefits-enrollment-eligibility/benefits-eligibility) including health, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off (24 vacation days per year, and 15 days of sick leave a year), matched retirement contributions with immediate vesting, professional development opportunities, and more. TIAA and Fidelity Investments' retirement benefits are available.

For questions about this posting or to request accommodations, please contact [email protected] .

This position may be eligible forhybrid work opportunities (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually and are subject to change, depending on the business needs of the hiring department, throughout the course of employment.

Work Schedule

+ 40 hours/week; typically Monday - Friday, may change as needed.

+ May require evening or weekend work during occasional special events.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

262962

Working Title

Annual Giving Officer

Job Title

Annual Giving Officer Inter

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Hybrid

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Univ Library

Department

Library Deans Office - HR

Posting Begin/End Date

5/05/2025 - 5/18/2025

Salary

$62,000.00 - $75,000.00

Career Interest

Development/Institutional Advancement

Libraries & Museums