Job Description
Overview
Auburn University Advancement is excited to begin the search for a Tiger Giving Officer! As part of the cAUse Marketing/Advancement Marketing team, the Tiger Giving Officer conducts strategic outreach to connect with alumni, parents and friends of Auburn University on an individualized basis to sustain and increase mid-level philanthropic giving through phone calls and digital communications. Collaborates with other Auburn Advancement and campus partners to refine outreach, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies that will increase and enhance engagement and fundraising outcomes. The Tiger Giving Officer develops personalized messaging, and individualized solicitation plans to drive affinity and investment in Auburn. Responsible for expanding the pipeline of mid-level giving while deepening engagement and connection with a portfolio to fuel the purpose of Auburn University.
Responsibilities
- Actively engages virtually, through means such as phone calls and online communication, with a portfolio of Auburn alumni, parents and friends of the university with well-defined goals of cultivating and soliciting gifts primarily in the range of $500 - $10,000 annually.
- Proactively builds relationships with the Auburn Family to assess their philanthropic goals and connect them with areas of Auburn University that align with their interests.
- Utilizes technology and software tools to build rapport, steward, and solicit donors in a donor-centric manner.
- Executes touchpoint cadences to maintain consistent and meaningful communication with donors in their portfolio.
- Creates personalized stewardship plans for alumni and donors, deepening engagement with Auburn. Maintains an awareness of engagement and philanthropic opportunities across the University (regional alumni events, on-campus events, mentorship, and volunteer opportunities, crowdfunding campaigns and fundraising priorities) to inform conversations and solicitations.
- Proactively monitors engagement to identify and launch initiatives that drive donations and deepen the engagement experience.
- Creates collaborative relationships with Advancement colleagues, specifically frontline fundraising and engagement officers to enhance donor engagement and support across the university.
- The nature of this role is highly externally focused, requiring consistent and daily communication with donors and campus partners, and occasional meetings on and off campus and is therefore expected to operate with high levels of autonomy.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to personalize solicitations, daily use of video, phone, and email, and use of multiple databases and virtual communication technology is critical to success in this role.
- Superior interpersonal and teamwork skills; excellent written and oral communication skills; well-developed organizational skills; computer and online application skills; strong customer service orientation; ability to assume responsibility, take initiative, and work independently and in teams; Demonstrated ability to build relationships with different contingencies including faculty, students, managers, employers.
Contract Type
Continuing
Why Work at Auburn
- Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
- Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
- We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
- Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
- A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
- Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!
Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement
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Posted Date
10/22/2026
