Donor Experience Officer

Donor Experience Officer

University Advancement

Application through Careers.uni.edu is REQUIRED for consideration. Handshake Applications will not be reviewed for this position.

To apply for this position, please go to:  https://uni.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UNI/details/Donor-Experience-Officer_JR445 

Responsibilities: Actively engages and builds relationships with a portfolio of approximately 1,000 current, lapsed, and prospective leadership annual giving donors with the goal to identify, qualify, engage, solicit, and steward individual prospects capable of making leadership gifts; cultivates donor relationships by leveraging technology channels; meets and exceeds clearly defined activity metrics, fundraising outcomes, and pipeline growth targets; participates in and supports UNI's social fundraising campaigns; participates in collaborative meetings with Annual Giving, Development Officers, Prospect Researcher and other UNI Advancement staff holding assigned portfolios; and provides prospect referrals to major and planned giving departments based on outreach and engagement outcomes.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree plus at least one year of experience in non-profit fundraising, marketing, communication, or sales required. Demonstrated success in goal achievement, planning and personal solicitation; self-motivated, curiosity and eagerness to learn about and engage with a wide variety of people and to efficiently organize large amounts of information in meaningful, results-oriented ways; exceptional communicator, both written and verbal, with a strong understanding of digital communication tools and the knowledge and ability to create and adapt communications for different platforms and audiences; willingness to co-create, learn, and grow an emerging approach to donor engagement; ability to think strategically; and strong problem solving skills preferred. Student experience will be considered.

Application Instructions: Applications received by February 6, 2025, will be given full consideration. The following materials must be attached when applying:
1) Resume
2) Cover Letter

You will be presented with the opportunity to attach multiple documents when completing the application. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL required materials listed above have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email careers-support@uni.edu or call 319-273-2422.

UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.

The University offers an excellent benefits package including a vacation plan, employer sponsored retirement plans, health and dental insurance, and life and disability insurance. Benefits package details can be viewed at https://careers.uni.edu/benefits. Application materials received by 2/6/2025 will be given first consideration. For more information or to apply, visit https://careers.uni.edu/. Criminal and other relevant background checks required. UNI is a tobacco free campus.