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Overview POSITION CODE: 7767
DEPARTMENT/ADMINISTRATION: Advancement
APPOINTMENT: Administrative, Exempt, Twelve (12) Months, Full-time (40 hours)
SALARY RANGE: $70,000 - $75,000
INTRODUCTORY PERIOD: Twelve (12) Months
AVAILABLE: Immediately
BENEFITS OVERVIEW: BROCHURE
POSTING DATE: October 16, 2025
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled, Apply Immediately.
Definition Of Classification
Under the direction of the Executive Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Engagement, the Associate Director of Annual Giving will actively manage strategic fundraising and engagement campaigns that increase donor participation and annual giving through data informed audience segmentation, compelling messaging, and innovative multi-channel outreach. The Associate Director of Annual Giving is responsible for coordinating and championing reunion giving, managing strategic affinity-based solicitations, and raising leadership-level annual gifts from constituents. This position also assists with Annual Giving operations to ensure data integrity, strategic segmentation strategy, and timely completion of projects to optimize engagement and fundraising results.
This position requires flexibility to work evening and weekend hours and the ability to travel, as required. The position will be based primarily on the University of Redlands campus.
Duties And Responsibilities
Assists the Executive Director in preparing, reviewing, implementing, and monitoring progress on the annual Redlands Fund plan, with a focus on raising the established target for the Redlands Fund, Woodbury Fund and San Francisco Theological Seminary (SFTS) Fund each year.
Responsible for drafting and editing annual giving communications within a multi-channel solicitation plan including email, direct mail, text messages, social media, and phone calls.
Partners with the Annual Giving and Advancement Services teams to filter, review, and clean donor data to prepare sophisticated, strategic segmentation of mailing lists, ensuring a high degree of personalization while maintaining data integrity to produce effective mailings, solicitations, and mini campaigns.
Leads the reunion-giving program by collaboratively developing class gift solicitation materials and working with reunion committee volunteers to engage in successful peer-solicitation strategies and tracking of reunion giving. Will also coordinate annual giving, major gifts, and planned giving colleagues to manage individual reunion classes.
Coordinates with advancement and campus partners for the University of Redlands Giving Days, including entering and tracking matching gift pledges, recruiting clubs and organizations for event participation, and reconciling Giving Day numbers.
Manages strategic crowdfunding initiatives to increase support across campus, including the establishment of crowdfunding pages.
Maintains a portfolio of leadership annual giving level prospective donors for qualification, cultivation, and solicitation of philanthropic support, working toward an overall objective of growing unrestricted giving.
As part of the Advancement team, the Associate Director participates fully in various University activities, such as Homecoming, Commencement, Scholarship Endowment Luncheon, and Reunion weekends.
Performs other duties and special projects as assigned or directed.
Qualifications Experience/Training/Education Required
Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
1-3 years of fundraising experience, and/or related experience in communications and marketing.
A valid California Class C CA driver’s license with a good driving record is required.
Knowledge And Skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate with a diverse campus community.
Enthusiasm for fundraising and the mission of higher education.
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities.
Basic understanding of higher education advancement and development, annual giving, and alumni relations.
Ability to effectively plan, implement, and monitor programs.
Ability to work collaboratively with advancement staff and other campus partners.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to assume responsibility for completing projects efficiently.
Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and develop new strategies to achieve fundraising goals.
Must be able to competently interact with a culturally and ethnically diverse population of students, faculty, and staff.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions Working Conditions: Standard office and field setting. Duties performed are primarily in an office environment while sitting at a desk or computer workstation or in meetings. This position requires flexibility for evening and weekend work and occasional travel.
Physical Demands: Incumbents regularly sit for long periods; walk; travel to locations for meetings; use hands and fingers to operate a keyboard or other office machines; reach with hands and arms; stoop or kneel or crouch to file; speak clearly; read fine print; hear and understand voices; lift, carry and/or move objects up to 10-20 pounds.
To Apply A resume/CV and cover letter are required. In compliance with The Americans with Disabilities Act, if selected for the interview process and accommodations are needed, please call (909) 748-8040. If you are unable to complete an application due to a disability, contact us at (909) 748-8040 to ask for accommodation or an alternative application process.
HIRING RANGE: Anticipated hiring range is near or at the minimum of the classification, commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training. The University of Redlands is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range considers factors including education, experience, skills, knowledge, and organizational needs.
BACKGROUND CHECK: Satisfactory completion of a background check is required for employment. The University may rescind a conditional offer if disqualifying information is found.
DRIVER'S LICENSE CHECK: Possession of a valid Driver's License is required for certain positions.
PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMS: For certain positions, employment is contingent upon a pre-employment physical exam and other evaluations where applicable.
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: Human Resources (redlands.edu)
SUBMISSION OF A RESUME OR APPLICATION INDICATES AGREEMENT THAT THE UNIVERSITY MAY VERIFY ANY AND ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED THEREIN.
MEMBERS OF UNDERREPRESENTED GROUPS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
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Overview POSITION CODE: 7767
DEPARTMENT/ADMINISTRATION: Advancement
APPOINTMENT: Administrative, Exempt, Twelve (12) Months, Full-time (40 hours)
SALARY RANGE: $70,000 - $75,000
INTRODUCTORY PERIOD: Twelve (12) Months
AVAILABLE: Immediately
BENEFITS OVERVIEW: BROCHURE
POSTING DATE: October 16, 2025
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled, Apply Immediately.
Definition Of Classification
Under the direction of the Executive Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Engagement, the Associate Director of Annual Giving will actively manage strategic fundraising and engagement campaigns that increase donor participation and annual giving through data informed audience segmentation, compelling messaging, and innovative multi-channel outreach. The Associate Director of Annual Giving is responsible for coordinating and championing reunion giving, managing strategic affinity-based solicitations, and raising leadership-level annual gifts from constituents. This position also assists with Annual Giving operations to ensure data integrity, strategic segmentation strategy, and timely completion of projects to optimize engagement and fundraising results.
This position requires flexibility to work evening and weekend hours and the ability to travel, as required. The position will be based primarily on the University of Redlands campus.
Duties And Responsibilities
Assists the Executive Director in preparing, reviewing, implementing, and monitoring progress on the annual Redlands Fund plan, with a focus on raising the established target for the Redlands Fund, Woodbury Fund and San Francisco Theological Seminary (SFTS) Fund each year.
Responsible for drafting and editing annual giving communications within a multi-channel solicitation plan including email, direct mail, text messages, social media, and phone calls.
Partners with the Annual Giving and Advancement Services teams to filter, review, and clean donor data to prepare sophisticated, strategic segmentation of mailing lists, ensuring a high degree of personalization while maintaining data integrity to produce effective mailings, solicitations, and mini campaigns.
Leads the reunion-giving program by collaboratively developing class gift solicitation materials and working with reunion committee volunteers to engage in successful peer-solicitation strategies and tracking of reunion giving. Will also coordinate annual giving, major gifts, and planned giving colleagues to manage individual reunion classes.
Coordinates with advancement and campus partners for the University of Redlands Giving Days, including entering and tracking matching gift pledges, recruiting clubs and organizations for event participation, and reconciling Giving Day numbers.
Manages strategic crowdfunding initiatives to increase support across campus, including the establishment of crowdfunding pages.
Maintains a portfolio of leadership annual giving level prospective donors for qualification, cultivation, and solicitation of philanthropic support, working toward an overall objective of growing unrestricted giving.
As part of the Advancement team, the Associate Director participates fully in various University activities, such as Homecoming, Commencement, Scholarship Endowment Luncheon, and Reunion weekends.
Performs other duties and special projects as assigned or directed.
Qualifications Experience/Training/Education Required
Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
1-3 years of fundraising experience, and/or related experience in communications and marketing.
A valid California Class C CA driver’s license with a good driving record is required.
Knowledge And Skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate with a diverse campus community.
Enthusiasm for fundraising and the mission of higher education.
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities.
Basic understanding of higher education advancement and development, annual giving, and alumni relations.
Ability to effectively plan, implement, and monitor programs.
Ability to work collaboratively with advancement staff and other campus partners.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to assume responsibility for completing projects efficiently.
Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and develop new strategies to achieve fundraising goals.
Must be able to competently interact with a culturally and ethnically diverse population of students, faculty, and staff.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions Working Conditions: Standard office and field setting. Duties performed are primarily in an office environment while sitting at a desk or computer workstation or in meetings. This position requires flexibility for evening and weekend work and occasional travel.
Physical Demands: Incumbents regularly sit for long periods; walk; travel to locations for meetings; use hands and fingers to operate a keyboard or other office machines; reach with hands and arms; stoop or kneel or crouch to file; speak clearly; read fine print; hear and understand voices; lift, carry and/or move objects up to 10-20 pounds.
To Apply A resume/CV and cover letter are required. In compliance with The Americans with Disabilities Act, if selected for the interview process and accommodations are needed, please call (909) 748-8040. If you are unable to complete an application due to a disability, contact us at (909) 748-8040 to ask for accommodation or an alternative application process.
HIRING RANGE: Anticipated hiring range is near or at the minimum of the classification, commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training. The University of Redlands is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range considers factors including education, experience, skills, knowledge, and organizational needs.
BACKGROUND CHECK: Satisfactory completion of a background check is required for employment. The University may rescind a conditional offer if disqualifying information is found.
DRIVER'S LICENSE CHECK: Possession of a valid Driver's License is required for certain positions.
PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMS: For certain positions, employment is contingent upon a pre-employment physical exam and other evaluations where applicable.
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: Human Resources (redlands.edu)
SUBMISSION OF A RESUME OR APPLICATION INDICATES AGREEMENT THAT THE UNIVERSITY MAY VERIFY ANY AND ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED THEREIN.
MEMBERS OF UNDERREPRESENTED GROUPS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Higher Education
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