Executive Director of Annual Giving

Executive Director of Annual Giving

About the Company

Well-regarded liberal arts & sciences university

Industry
Higher Education

Type
Educational Institution

Founded
1908

Employees
201-500

Specialties

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Master of Science in Geospatial Analysis
• M.Ed. with Initial Teacher Licensure
• M.Ed. for Professional Development or Added Endorsement
• Education Endorsement and Certificate Programs
• •Elementary Education (Grades PreK-6)
• •Middle Grades Education (Grades 6-8)
• •PreK-12 Education (Grades PreK-12)
• •Secondary Education (Grades 6-12)
• •Special Education: Adapted Curriculum (Grades K-12)
• •Special Education: General Curriculum (Grades K-12)
• •Teaching English as a Second Language (Grades PreK-12)
• •Educational Leadership.
• •Diverse Student Populations
• •Literacy Specialist
• •Special Education General Curriculum
• •Special Education Adapted Curriculum
• •Teaching English as a Second Language
• and GIS Certificate (Undergraduate)

About the Role

The Company is in search of a Director/Executive Director of Annual Giving to lead its comprehensive, multi-channel annual giving program. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing strategic leadership, tactical direction, and overall management of the program, which includes global solicitation and stewardship strategies for various giving initiatives. This role requires a balance of high-level strategy and organizational leadership with hands-on efforts to create and execute fundraising solicitations. The Director/Executive Director will also be tasked with overseeing the Fund for Mary Washington, athletics fundraising, reunion giving, young alumni giving, parent and family giving, and leadership annual giving, among other programs that support the company's fundraising priorities. Applicants for the Director title should have at least 3 years' of professional experience in annual giving within higher education or a complex non-profit setting, along with a minimum of 2 years' of management experience. For the Executive Director title, a minimum of 5 years' of professional experience and 3 years' of management experience are required, as well as at least 1 year of director-level or equivalent leadership experience in annual giving operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong managerial, leadership, and supervisory skills, a proven track record in a goal-driven fundraising role, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. A Bachelor's degree in a related field is also a necessary qualification, and the candidate should be a strategic thinker with the ability to harness the creativity of others and the power of technology to develop and implement effective fundraising campaigns.

Hiring Manager Title
Associate Vice President for Alumni and Donor Engagement

Functions

• CEO/President
• Non-Profit Management