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Leadership Annual Giving Officer

Location: Vermillion or Sioux Falls, 17³Ô¹ÏÍø

The 17³Ô¹ÏÍø Foundation supports the mission of USD by empowering future leaders through exceptional educational opportunities. As the fundraising arm of a world-class institution committed to academic excellence and innovation, we play a vital role in ensuring students have the resources to pursue their dreams.

Our mission is simple: Create Lasting Impact. We operate by our core values — Drive, Commitment, Accountability and Integrity — which guide our work and define our success.

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and goal-driven Leadership Annual Giving Officer to join our team. This position is responsible for securing leadership-level annual gifts by engaging alumni, community members and other supporters of USD through personalized outreach and donor-focused strategies.

The role is based in Vermillion or Sioux Falls, with flexibility for a hybrid work setting. Travel is required. This position is not eligible for remote work outside the greater Vermillion or Sioux Falls areas.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to identify, engage and solicit leadership annual giving donors.
• Manage a portfolio of prospects with regular in-person, phone and digital engagement.
• Conduct discovery visits to assess donor interest, capacity and readiness to give.
• Create personalized cultivation and solicitation plans, using a m ix or traditional and digital tactics.
• Maintain a high volume of daily outreach through phone, email and social media.
• Collaborate with annual giving, marketing a stewardship teams to align outreach strategies.
• Track and document all constituent interactions in the donor database.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills, Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications or a related field.
• Experience in fundraising, sales, marketing, communications or higher education preferred.
• Valid driver's license and a safe driving record.

Salary Range: $45,000 to $55,000, based on experience.

The USD Foundation & Alumni Association is an equal opportunity employer. This position includes a comprehensive benefits package and generous paid time off. Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest and resume to Joe Hoose, chief of staff and vice president of talent management, at careers@usdfoundation.org.