Associate Director of Annual Giving chez University of Redlands

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:

The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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.

Qualification Guidelines

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. At least minimal environmental controls to assure health and comfort. This position requires flexibility for evening and weekend work and occasional travel.

Physical Demands:

Incumbents regularly sit for long periods; walk on a regular basis; travel to various locations to attend meetings and conduct work; use hands and fingers to operate an electronic keyboard or other office machines; reach with hands and arms; stoop or kneel or crouch to file; speak clearly and distinctly to answer telephones and to provide information; see to read fine print and operate computer; hear and understand voices over telephone and in person; and lift, carry and/or move objects weighing 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 the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The full salary range for this position is defined as the Full Pay Range. The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is defined as the Hiring Range. Placement within the Hiring Range is determined by internal equity, and relevant qualifications.

BACKGROUND CHECK: Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. The University will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current employee who was conditionally offered the position.

DRIVER'S LICENSE CHECK: Possession of a valid Driver's License is required for certain positions. Employees in positions that require a valid Driver’s License will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program which confirms possession of a valid driver's license and reflects driving record.

PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMS: For certain positions typically in Public Safety, Facilities, Athletics and Information Technology Services departments, employment is contingent upon a candidate passing a pre-employment physical exam with the ability to lift in excess of 50 lbs. Public Safety Officers, in addition to a pre-employment physical exam, will also be required to pass a psychological evaluation.

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Human Resources (redlands.edu)

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