Annual Gift Director - Higher Ed. jobs in Portsmouth, NH

• Minimum of 2-3 years of fundraising experience or equivalent (sales, business development, account/relationship management, marketing and/or public relations)
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of higher education and experience totaling five years.
• Experience with Annual Giving strategies and donor qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies (or demonstrated equivalent sales/marketing experience).
• Understanding of the relevance of philanthropy
• Successful experience working in a metrics-driven environment
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, about fundraising support; requires the ability to build rapport in an open, friendly, and accepting way, listen attentively and change the thinking of, or gain acceptance of, others in sensitive situations
• Strong interpersonal skills including negotiation and communication; able to reach across a wide variety of audiences for different areas of ethics and compliance
• Sensitivity and experience interacting with internal and external constituents who are diverse in characteristics such as age, education level, race, gender identity and expression, ability, and socioeconomic backgrounds in a culturally competent and supportive manner
• Demonstrated understating of the responsibility to maintain sensitive information
• Sound judgment and ability to work well as part of a team, including collaboration with diverse university units and others
• Ability to provide effective project management
• Ability to travel on behalf of the university including local, regional, and domestic trips
• Commitment to the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and advancement

• Knowledge of the fundraising profession, theories, and standards
• Knowledge of philanthropy policies, practices, and systems
• Familiarity with a university setting and fundraising campaigns
• Proficiency in database technologies and Microsoft Office
• Experience with portfolio and volunteer engagement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.