About Us: At the University of Minnesota Foundation (UMF), our mission is to connect passion with possibility, inspire generosity, and support greatness at the University of Minnesota by placing donors at the heart of everything we do and every decision we make. UMF is a nonprofit organization responsible for raising and managing gifts to the University of Minnesota.  

For more information about UMF, please visit https://give.umn.edu/about/about-umf.

About the role: The Project Manager, Direct Marketing Fundraising Programs manages integrated, multi-channel marketing efforts for University and health system annual giving programs. Responsibilities include all aspects of direct marketing fundraising (creative development, data processing/ letter shop instructions, auditing of vendor reports, vendor management, tracking, and analysis), print production, mailing, e-marketing, incentives, and maintaining knowledge of state regulatory compliance and industry trends/ best practices. Incumbent also contributes to a supportive and inclusive workplace.

What you’ll do:

70% Project Management

• Independently project manage all aspects of University’s direct marketing giving program projects and ad hoc initiatives. Create project plans, draft copy, proofread, and coordinate internal and external sign offs.
• Facilitate effective and impactful fundraising strategies. Demonstrate expertise in negotiating project pricing and timelines, vet and select vendors, and manage vendor expectations and oversee execution of all aspects of production.
• Harness database capabilities (DeSelect and DMS) to routinely generate and create targeted donor and prospect marketing efforts for mailings, emails, and other ad hoc projects. Possess a strong understanding of data structure and high level of comfort dealing with complex data.
• Lead opt-out process for annual giving program donors and manage donor correspondence via phone and email with little to no assistance from supervisor

30% Analytic and Strategic Thinking

• Collaborate on strategy and manage execution of annual plans.
• Analyze and help develop reports and proposals for planning and implementation. Analyze campaign results and make recommendations to senior manager. 
• Lead rental list strategy for acquisition program for medicine and health program at UMF, analyzing and developing results reports

We take care of you:

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes medical, vision, dental, and pharmacy coverage; life insurance; retirement; long-term care insurance; and disability coverage.

• Come. Work. Stay. Play. The U of M is conveniently accessible by light rail, bus, and bike. And we offer discounted bus transportation through our “U-Pass” program.

• The University of Minnesota embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in marketing, communications, nonprofit management, or other related field) plus at least two years of experience, or a combination of related education and work experience to equal at least six years.
• Project management experience.
• Experience working with marketing database technologies or marketing customer information files systems.

Diversity: The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission.  The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.  To learn more about diversity at the University of Minnesota:  http://diversity.umn.edu.

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment. Please note: All employees at the University of Minnesota are required to report complete vaccination against COVID-19 or submit documentation requesting a medical or religious exemption on their first day of employment. To learn more, please visit the University's COVID-19 Response webpage.

How to Apply: Applications must be submitted online through the U of M Careers site.  To submit your application, please follow this link: https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/351904. If you have any difficulties or questions while applying feel free to contact Florence Idowu, Recruiter at fidowu@umn.edu.