Job Description

St. Mary’s College of Maryland is accepting résumés for the position of Annual Giving Officer in the Office of Institutional Advancement.  The Annual Giving Officer is responsible for developing and executing a robust multi-faceted annual solicitation program, across College constituencies, that grows private support for the College’s strategic initiatives and fundraising priorities. The Annual Giving Officer will create and implement a comprehensive plan that includes unique, targeted communication strategies to qualify, educate, and engage alumni to help build the donor pipeline and increase the alumni giving rate; and will also generate themes and draft messaging in keeping with the College’s brand – inclusive of cultivation, solicitation and stewardship – for fundraising initiatives as well as produce segmented, cornerstone annual giving appeals. The Annual Giving Officer will assist with the planning and execution of Institutional Advancement’s dynamic programs and events with key roles in Alumni Weekend and Giving Tuesday.

Qualifications:  A bachelor’s degree or higher is preferred with a minimum of three to five years of fundraising experience in an educational institution, nonprofit or comparable setting. The successful candidate must have demonstrated ability to develop and implement fundraising initiatives and appeals to meet goals and ensure effective returns. Experience in marketing and communications for fundraising is a plus. The candidate must have strong communication (written and oral), organizational/planning, and technology skills and a proven ability to interact successfully with a variety of constituents including alumni, faculty and staff, students and families, and friends of the College. Ability to travel in-state and out-of-state is required and must possess a valid driver’s license.  Any combination of acceptable education and experience, which has provided the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill the requirements of this position, may be considered.  Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

St. Mary's College of Maryland, the National Public Honors College, is located in Historic St. Mary's City, 70 miles southeast of Washington, D.C. St. Mary’s College is one of the nation’s best public liberal arts colleges – ranked near the top in U.S. News & World Report and a Best Value for in-state and out-of-state students. Non-sectarian since its founding, the college with its scenic waterfront campus is primarily undergraduate and residential, with a diverse coeducational student body numbering approximately 1600. The up-to-date curriculum is designed for today’s students who want an active, hands-on education led by professors who are committed teachers and experts in their fields. The quality of life is enhanced by the recreational opportunities of the Chesapeake region and close proximity to the amenities of Washington D.C., Baltimore and Richmond.

St. Mary’s College (www.smcm.edu) embodies diversity and inclusion in its mission.  We create an environment that recognizes the value of individual and group differences and we encourage inquiries from applicants who will contribute to our cultural and ethnic diversity.   Application materials should include a cover letter, résumé (including e-mail address), and three references and submitted online at: . Questions may be directed to Adrienne Dozier at 240-895-4282.

Review of résumés will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  St. Mary’s College of Maryland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Visit our website: www.smcm.edu/hr

Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

St. Mary’s College of Maryland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

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