Job Details

VISION: Transform the university through the power of generosity.

MISSION: Unite donor passions with university priorities to elevate the impact of Oklahoma State University

DEPARTMENT PURPOSE: Pipeline Growth & Readiness exists to create a wide and deep pool of highly engaged donors to programs and units across OSU, by helping donors discover their philanthropic passions and implementing strategic tactics and partnerships to aid donors in realizing their full philanthropic potential.

PRIMARY PURPOSE: This role serves the Pipeline Growth & Readiness Team by developing and executing day of giving, crowdfunding, student philanthropy and digital ambassador strategy by collaborating with internal and campus partners to increase short-term and long-term support for OSU

KEY AREAS OF FOCUS:Days of Giving - 25%

• Participate in comprehensive strategic planning for PGR, with a focus on implementing effective digital giving strategies.
• Serve as a primary team member of OSUF's two giving days, Cowboys United and Give Orange, leading logistics and informing strategy decisions.
• Build strategy and oversee execution of digital ambassador programs for both Cowboys United and Give Orange.

Crowdfunding-50%

• Lead and execute crowdfunding strategy for PhilanthroPete, including building effective campus partnerships, fostering a culture of philanthropy with students, faculty/staff, parents, alumni, and friends.
• Provide robust training to all project champions selected to raise funds through PhilanthroPete
• In partnership with the Donor Relations Team, provide direction and logistical support for gift stewardship to project champions.
• Track outcomes and PhilanthroPete project performance through analysis and reporting to identify trends and inform decision making.

OSUF Student Foundation Advisor & Student Philanthropy Lead-25%

• Serve as the primary Student Foundation advisor, spearheading student fundraising and engagement efforts in creating a culture of philanthropy.
• Ensure all Student Foundation efforts follow OSUF confidentiality policies and within its legal parameters.

Other duties as assigned.

JOB COMPETENCIES AND EXPERIENCE:Education & Certifications-

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, non-profit management, or a related field.

Experience-

• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects at a time.
• 2-4 years of experience in a marketing, donor/customer service, or fundraising role.
• Knowledge of higher-ed fundraising best practices, particularly in digital channels, is preferred.
• Experience using ScaleFunder, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Salesforce CRM, or other similar fundraising tools is a plus.

Organizational Competencies-

• Effective Communication: Listens well and diffuses conflict before it starts; highly persuasive in communications; presents ideas in a manner which actively engages people; takes action to reduce communication barriers and ensure arrangements are in place for effective communication across and within the organization; successfully carries out crucial conversations and encourages and coaches others to have crucial conversations to resolve conflict
• Execution & Initiative: Holds staff accountable for achieving standards of excellence and results for the organization; seeks out understanding of both donor needs and internal processes; continuously pursues improvement of the organization's performance by enhancing business processes, systems, teams, facilities or equipment; takes charge in a crisis and effectively maneuvers through complex situations and makes tough decisions in a timely manner
• Teamwork/Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates commitment to employee engagement and leverages programs and tools to build business plans and monitor progress; utilizes employee recognition and reward programs to celebrate individual and team success; looks for opportunities to create cross-functional teams that leverage employee strengths; proactively takes steps to retain employees by building trust and developing their skills; builds relationships internally and externally and uses relationships to build consensus and create results; coaches others and is able to message appropriately, maintaining confidentiality; excels in maneuvering in a complex and political environment
• Problem Solving/Judgment: Builds teams understanding of how to apply approved policies and procedures to ensure compliance; looks more broadly across multiple lines of business to identify opportunities and pro-actively solve problems and implement solutions; challenges assumptions, bases decisions on the right mixture of data analysis as well as wisdom and experience
• Adaptability/Flexibility: Partners with other colleagues to explore implications of shifting dynamics; communicates in an effort to engage team members and partners in change efforts, explaining the rationale, impacts and benefits of change both vertically and horizontally; involves others in planning and implementing change, keeping them informed of progress; leads with confidence during times of change; drives the implementation and acceptance of change in the workplace, including innovative solutions and alternative approaches for changing circumstances
• Courage & Conviction: Takes responsibility for team outcomes regardless of success and learns from all results; creates an environment where failure is seen as an opportunity for learning; practices ethical decision making and encourages the same in others; has the courage to hold others accountable for their actions and decisions
• Donor Centered: Ensures team understands the importance of donor centered service in accordance with OSUF standards; explains difficult information while focused on the donor's perspective and level of knowledge

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must use a computer terminal and view a computer screen for extended periods of time. Must talk in person or by phone (frequently and sometimes for extended periods) to people on campus and across the country. Must constantly use visual acuity to check printed and designed materials of various types. Must be able to navigate within the OSU Foundation. Typical office working conditions.

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