Regional Giving Specialist

Key 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 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 the appropriate development officer for major gift cultivation and solicitation. Performs other duties as assigned. Salary Pay Range $47,665 – $60,000

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Business or a related field and two (2) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Travel is required for this position. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities 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 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, 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.