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Donor Engagement Officer
Donor Engagement Officer-March 2024
Fairbanks
Mar 29, 2026
About Donor Engagement Officer

  Donor Engagement Officer

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  Job Number: 527534

  Classification:Development 3

  Grade:Grade 79

  Work type: On Campus, Staff Full-time

  Administrative Unit:University of Alaska Fairbanks

  School/Business unit:UAF Development

  Location: Fairbanks

  Categories: Development/Alumni Affairs

  Position Summary:Join UAF's growing Advancement Team! As part of the central UAF Development team, this on-campus position will support UAF Donor Relations and engagement efforts by providing donor engagement, stewardship, office management, and data support. This position is vital in supporting the development team to build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including alumni, benefactors, students, faculty, staff, and the broader community in advancing the university’s overall mission of research, teaching, and public service. The Donor Engagement Officer must be extremely detail-oriented, able to handle confidential material discretely, and responsibly and interact professionally with a wide spectrum of individuals. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills are required, as well as the ability to be flexible, take initiative, and prioritize responsibilities.

  Work is performed under the supervision of the Associate Director of Donor Relations, but this position requires strong independence in performing donor relations activities, extracting data/information from institutional databases, and creating reports. Must demonstrate strong customer service and donor relations skills, strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent organization and critical thinking skills, and networking and research skills.

  Ability and willingness to work occasional nights and weekends as needed. Proven ability to exercise judgment, take initiative, and make effective decisions in a timely fashion while retaining flexibility in order to incorporate changes in plans and shifting priorities. It is the policy of the University of Alaska Fairbanks that all employees are required to attend training to meet the requirements of the position they hold and to complete the required training within a specified period of time to remain employed at UAF.

  Knowledge/skills in the following areas are preferred:business, marketing, public relations, excellent interpersonal skills, a track record of teamwork, creativity, excellent communication skills and organizational skills. Experience using Raiser’s Edge database or similar. Knowledge of best practices in project management, donor relations/communications technology preferred.

  Must be accurate, have strong attention to detail, and operate in a confidential manner. Ability to represent the University with the highest degree of professionalism and positive public relations to all benefactors and friends at University sponsored events. Must be proficient with using computers and Microsoft programs (Excel, Word), preferred experience with databases, data entry, videos, and awareness of industry standards for fundraising and donor relations. Advanced ability to collect, analyze and interpret data. Ability to write complex reports.

  Minimum Qualifications:

  Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, business, public administration or relevant field and two years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

  Position Details:

  This is a full-time, exempt staff position with a competitive salary and full employee benefits package (https://www.alaska.edu/hr/benefits/support/prospectiveemployees.php) . UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA staff salary schedule (https://www.alaska.edu/hr/benefits/compensation/files/fy24_staff_salary_grid.pdf) , Grade 79, based on education and experience.

  Applications will be accepted for review on February 1, 2024, to ensure consideration, please apply by 11:55 PM, Alaska Standard Time on DAY BEFORE REVIEW DATE (01/31/2024).

  *To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

  The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

  UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.

  The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

  Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

  If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Bridget Thimsen, HR Coordinator, at [email protected] or 907-474-5979.

  Advertised: 17 Jan 2024 Alaskan Standard Time

  Applications close:

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