Annual Giving Marketing Manager

Job Description

Job Description

About the University of Hawai’i Foundation :

The University of Hawaiʻi Foundation was established in 1955 to encourage private support for the University of Hawaiʻi. Today it is the central fundraising organization for the UH System and is contracted by the Board of Regents to be the sole provider of fundraising and alumni services. In addition to fundraising, the Foundation manages more than 7000 gift accounts for the benefit of the university and its students.

The UH Foundation is a private, institutionally related corporation designated as a 501(c)(3) organization by the Internal Revenue Service. It is a legally separate entity from the University of Hawaiʻi, the UH Alumni Association, and all other UH affiliates. However, the UH Foundation works closely with these organizations, as well as with others in the community, exclusively for the benefit of the university.

Our Vision

To inspire giving and partnership with the University of Hawaiʻi by fostering UH pride and passion among donors, alumni and the community.

Our Mission

To unite donors' passions with the University of Hawaiʻi's aspirations by raising philanthropic support and managing private investments to benefit UH, the people of Hawaiʻi and our future generations.

Our Values

Our values shape our relationships and guide our thinking and actions. By living our values, we build trust with our fellow employees, our donors, the university and the broader community.

Position Summary :

Job Title : Annual Giving Marketing Manager

Reports to : Associate Vice President of Communications and External Relations

The Annual Giving Marketing Manager plays a key role in planning, coordinating and executing multichannel fundraising campaigns (direct mail, email, digital, crowdfunding and giving days), collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, and ensures projects stay on schedule.

The Annual Giving Marketing Manager produces compelling, donor-centered content across digital, print, and social platforms. This role combines strategic project management with creative storytelling to inspire philanthropy, broaden donor participation, and strengthen the organization’s brand.

This position will report to the Associate Vice President of Communications and collaborate closely with the annual giving team to ensure seamless campaign execution and brand integrity.

Duties & Responsibilities

Campaign & Project Management (50%)

• Develop and manage project schedules and deliverables to ensure efficient use of time and talent and that campaigns launch on time.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement multichannel annual giving initiatives including direct mail, email, social media, crowdfunding, and Giving Day campaigns.
• Closely collaborate with partners in communications, donor relations, alumni relations, and development to develop and implement donor retention and acquisition strategies.

Content Creation & Storytelling (30%)

Data, Reporting & Optimization (10%)

Crowdfunding & Giving Day (10%)

Qualifications

Preferred Skills

Essential Functions :

Benefits :

UHF voluntarily pays 100% of the following –

UHF voluntarily provides the following in which the company and employees share the cost –

Other benefits available for employees to purchase –