SENIOR MANAGER OF DONOR RELATIONS

Hiring Department

College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Office of Advancement

Job Description

The University of Missouri (MU) College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) seeks an outstanding individual to lead multiple programs, special events and communications to provide stewardship, cultivation and engagement for donors and their families, alumni, volunteers, friends, students, faculty, staff and organizations. The Director of Donor Relations ensures constituencies have positive experiences and appropriate recognition to maintain and grow a pipeline for past, present and future philanthropic support.

Key Responsibilities:

Systematic communication with donors, coordination of members-only events, programs and interactions with dean, faculty and other CAFNR/MU leadership; coordination of unique donor engagement experiences (e.g. Monticello Society event(s), Scholarship Donor Dinner, CAFNR Column Awards, newsletters, etc.); provide overall outstanding customer service and stewardship experience for donors and prospective donors.

Plan and lead endowed educational programs (e.g. Executive in Residence (EIR), Professor for a Day (PFD) and other academic speakers (e.g. Litton Lecturer); coordinate selection of alumni, donor, and friend executives/speakers with a faculty/student led EIR Advisory Board; Litton Foundation Board; supervise EIR intern.

Write, edit and design donor/alumni engagement materials, including impact reports, brochures, letters and other materials related to fundraising for CAFNR-through online communications and other collateral material.

Direct CAFNR's donor recognition club Monticello Society; ensure proper recognition on honor rolls and donor walls, etc. Handle day-to-day donor relations issues as necessary.

Plan and manage a budget; where appropriate, develop alternative sources of income for event planning and management; assist in developing policies and procedures for programs in support (e.g. Giving Day, Division, Department and Research Center-specific) of fundraising activities.

Collaborate with CAFNR Communications & Marketing Office, MU Advancement Communications, Marketing and Donor Relation teams on engagement and stewardship activities. Collaborate with CAFNR Alumni Relations Coordinator on mutually beneficial initiatives.

Collaborate with CAFNR Advancement Officers to create individual major donor strategies for outreach, engagement, solicitation, and stewardship activities.

As with all positions, involvement with other duties and responsibilities may be expected in order to support the mission and purpose of the University of Missouri.

Shift

8:00am - 5:00pm Monday-Friday and some weekend work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

Event management, Donor Relations experience in a university preferred, budget experience; writing and design experience

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $60,000 - $67,000, commensurate with experience.

Grade: GGS-010
University Title: Advancement Senior Manager
Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Application Materials

MU Application, Cover Letter, CV/Resume, and contact information for references will be required for hire.

Community Information

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours' drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County's largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen cultural festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits .

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.