VP Area: Advancement
Department: Advancement
FLSA Status: Exempt
Benefit Eligibility:
Position Summary:
The Annual Giving Manager leads the development and execution of the university’s comprehensive annual giving program. This position is responsible for strategically growing annual, renewable, and upgraded philanthropic support from alumni, friends, parents, faculty, staff, and other key constituents through integrated digital initiatives, direct mail, leadership annual giving efforts, personal outreach, and special campaigns. The Annual Giving Manager oversees the planning, implementation, and assessment of annual giving strategies designed to increase donor participation, strengthen donor retention, and enhance overall fundraising performance. This role reports to the Assistant Vice President for Development and collaborates closely with members of the Advancement team and campus partners.
The individual in this position is expected to champion the core values of the university’s development program — passion for OCU, meaningful partnership with donors, sustained philanthropic support for OCU, and a people-centered approach — while demonstrating leadership, professionalism, strategic thinking, and a strong commitment to fostering positive relationships through all interactions and activities.
Minimum Qualifications:
2-3 years of related experience in fundraising, marketing, or customer service is preferred but not required. A suitable combination of education and experience may be substituted for minimum qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications:
Job Duties:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to effectively engage and collaborate with colleagues, donors, alumni, volunteers, campus partners, and external stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to independently oversee multiple fundraising initiatives and campaigns simultaneously while managing timelines, priorities, deliverables, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities, including strong attention to detail and the capacity to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency and comfort working with a variety of technology platforms, including CRM and donor database systems such as Raiser’s Edge, email marketing tools, fundraising and engagement platforms, website content management systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and other digital communication technologies.
• Ability to analyze campaign performance data and utilize reporting tools to inform fundraising strategies, donor engagement efforts, and operational decision-making.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to develop compelling donor-facing content, fundraising appeals, stewardship messaging, and digital communications.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively, exercising sound judgment, initiative, professionalism, and a proactive approach to problem-solving and project execution.
• Familiarity with annual giving strategies, donor engagement best practices, direct mail campaigns, digital fundraising tools, and multi-channel solicitation efforts.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive donor and institutional information with discretion, professionalism, and integrity.
• Commitment to understanding and advancing the university’s mission, history, traditions, and philanthropic priorities through meaningful donor engagement and stewardship.
• Familiarity with donor-centered fundraising principles, including the Donor Bill of Rights and best practices in donor relations and stewardship.
• Willingness to continuously learn and adapt to emerging fundraising technologies, digital engagement trends, and advancement best practices.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
• Work is primarily indoors, but requires the incumbent to be in an outdoor environment when traveling between campus buildings or off campus.
• Standard office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Attendance at evening and weekend events is required; flexible work schedule may be required.
• Off-campus, state and regional travel is required.
• Incumbent will be exposed to frequent noise caused by telephones and office machines.
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