REGIONAL GIVING SPECIALIST

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a Regional Giving Specialist in the Office of Advancement. This position will develop and implement strategies to ensure the success of a regional giving program with alumni, parents/family, and friends with an emphasis on alumni engagement and mid-level giving as an integral component of the University’s overall institutional advancement program. The Regional Giving Specialist will deliver strategic outreach efforts to alumni, parents/families of alumni and current students and friends of the University and work closely with other units to develop unique opportunities for engagement leading to targeted solicitations to benefit the University.

This position will work closely with members of the University Development Office and other University personnel to translate the University’s mission and goals into measurable achievements in engagement, fundraising and the overall general advancement of UAB.

This position will report to the Senior Director of Development Central Advancement.

This position is hybrid eligible after the probationary period.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop a comprehensive giving program focused on securing Mid-Level gifts ($5,000-$24,999) by maximizing relationships with alumni, parents, and friends. Conduct outreach efforts and travel to make assessment and cultivation/solicitation visits to constituents and document the result of those discussions in the relationship/database management system. Where appropriate, arrange for meetings between these constituents and University Leadership.
• Implement best practices to engage alumni in lifelong progressive relationships with the University. Promote a comprehensive understanding of the University’s mission, goals, and priorities and secure support for these initiatives.
• Work with other members of the University Advancement Services staff to ensure that potential gift prospects are properly researched and assigned, that all solicitations are coordinated and completed, and that donors receive appropriate acknowledgements and recognition.
• Where appropriate, transition prospects to appropriate development officer for major gift cultivation and solicitation.

Annual Salary: $47,665-$60,000

• Bachelors’ Degree in Business, Communications, Marketing or related field
• Minimum of two years’ experience
• Experience may not substitute for education requirement
• Travel is required for this position

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work within a CRM
• Basic knowledge of fundraising techniques (qualifying, asks, objections, messaging)
• Confidence to solicit prospects for entry to mid-level gifts
• Portfolio development skills
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively
• Writing skills/techniques (entry level prospect proposals)
• Presentation skills
• Networking/relationship building
• Project management skills

UAB Benefits:

UAB offers a robust state-funded pension plan through the teacher's Retirement System of Alabama (RSA), a generous up to 5% retirement match in UAB’s voluntary retirement account, and additional RSA benefits. UAB also provides educational assistance for employees and their family, parental leave, and exclusive discounts on tickets for various cultural and entertainment events. Visit UAB’s Benefits webpage at Benefits & Wellbeing for UAB Employees - Human Resources | UAB for a comprehensive list of eligible Benefits.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.