Assistant Director of Annual Giving and Stewardship, UT Libraries

Assistant Director of Annual Giving and Stewardship, UT Libraries 

University of Tennessee, Knoxville 

University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc.   

The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc (UTFI) invites applications and nominations to fill the position of Assistant Director of Annual Giving and Stewardship for the University of Tennessee Libraries on UT Knoxville’s campus. Reporting to the Director of Advancement, the Assistant Director of Annual Giving and Stewardship is responsible for leading the current annual giving and stewardship initiatives for the UT Libraries & Press, and institutes new initiatives to grow and retain current donors. 

This role will be responsible for in-person and virtual visits with annual giving prospects. It will also work collaboratively with the UT Libraries’ Special Events Coordinator and other UTFI and UT Libraries' faculty and staff to retain and reactivate annual giving donors, increase the number of Dean's Circle members ($1,000), initiate new sponsorship opportunities, implement stewardship activities and events, and cultivate an atmosphere of philanthropy.  Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

Annual Giving: Manage a portfolio of annual giving prospects and complete donor visits and contacts (phone calls, Zoom, email and mail) to help UT Libraries meet their annual unit goals. Identify key opportunities for volunteer cultivation and engagement, and work with key staff to implement new programs to retain and attract annual giving and leadership annual giving level donors. Review and refer major gifts to Director of Advancement and Dean for further cultivation and strategy. Oversee John C. Hodges Society Board of Advocates and act as primary point of contact for questions and onboarding. Maintain and update board records online and in the technology information system powered by