Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

Annual Giving Manager

University of Wisconsin River Falls · Full-time

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About the role

Join our dynamic University Advancement team at UW-River Falls where you will make a positive impact each day for a respected public regional university.

Develop and implement effective marketing communication strategies for integrated direct mail, online and social media campaigns, set goals and develop other solicitation tactics (i.e. matching gifts, e-solicitations).
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Develops and schedules operational work plans for unit programs and events in support of strategic plan
We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Bachelor's degree.
Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team environment and to accomplish projects with minimal supervision.
Possess a positive attitude, and high degree of initiative.
Some evenings and weekends required for attending donor and/or alumni events.
A minimum two years of full-time post bachelor's degree employment in an area such as fundraising, marketing, sales, public relations, communications, or customer service.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.
For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials on or before July 15, 2026.

Experience using fundraising software and mass communication platforms such as Constant Contact, Blackbaud Raisers Edge, and crowdfunding.
A strong connection to UW-River Falls.
Additional Details:

Develop and implement an annual giving business plan each year including budget requirements.
Plan and direct a multi-channel annual giving program. Monitor and adjust goals and strategies to ensure annual goal attainment.
Ensure that all components of the annual giving program are integrated and messaged across all channels to optimize response and long-term impact of annual appeals.
Develop and lead UWRF's annual giving days initiative, creating a goals-driven strategic plan and accompanying marketing communications strategies to encourage campus, alumni and donor support for the focused fundraising effort.
Work closely and meet regularly with development staff to review annual giving progress, discuss strategies, and share ideas for improvement of results with particular emphasis placed on developing personalized solicitation plans for Chancellor Circle ($1,000+) level donors to ensure their continued and increasing levels of annual support.
Partner with the stewardship coordinator on strategies to ensure appropriate stewardship and recognition of annual donors.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/quickguidefasl.pdf
As required by Title IX and federal regulations, UW-River Falls does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs or activities, including in admission and employment.
Questions about the application of Title IX may be referred to UWRF's Title IX Coordinator at titleix@uwrf.edu; the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights; or both.
Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability.
Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits
employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 7.20%
an attractive amount of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave.
To learn more about our benefits, go to:

If you need assistance or an accommodation in applying because of a disability, contact hr@uwrf.edu or 715-425-3518.
UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

UW-River Falls does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position.

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