Overview

Quinnipiac University invites applications for the position of Associate Director for Advancement and Campaign Events. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative, strategic, and highly organized event professional to help advance the University's comprehensive campaign and philanthropic priorities by designing and delivering exceptional donor experiences that inspire engagement and generosity.

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Development and Campaign Management, the Associate Director plays a key role in advancing Quinnipiac's fundraising and engagement goals through the planning and execution of high-impact campaign, donor, and special events. Working collaboratively with University leadership, deans, faculty, volunteers, and Advancement colleagues, this individual will develop event strategies that strengthen relationships with alumni, donors, and friends while enhancing the visibility and impact of the University's philanthropic initiatives.

The Associate Director oversees all aspects of event management—from concept development and budgeting to logistics, execution, and post-event assessment—for a diverse portfolio of events, including donor recognition celebrations, campaign events, galas, golf tournaments, and other signature University programs. The successful candidate will combine exceptional project management skills with a passion for hospitality, relationship building, and creating memorable experiences that support donor cultivation, stewardship, and fundraising success.

Responsibilities

Strategic Event Production: Lead the end-to-end planning of high-profile advancement events, including capital campaign launches, building dedications, scholarship luncheons, presidential dinners, and regional donor events
Principal & Major Gift Cultivation: Partner with frontline fundraisers to design customized, high-touch event experiences that advance specific principal and major gift prospects through the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship cycles
Leadership Briefings & Bios: Draft detailed briefing materials, strategic talking points, timelines, and donor bios for the University President, Vice President of Advancement, Deans, and Board of Trustees members attending development events
Data-Driven Evaluation: Leverage the institutional CRM to track guest touchpoints, analyze attendance trends, monitor event budgets, and measure the direct ROI of events against campaign fundraising milestones
Cross-Campus Collaboration: Coordinate seamlessly with internal campus partners, including University Communications, catering services, facilities, student ambassadors, and academic departments to ensure cohesive branding and execution

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree

Qualifications

3–5 years of progressive event management or fundraising experience, specifically within a higher education advancement, alumni relations, or university environment
Deep understanding of higher education campaign structures, familiarity with complex academic hierarchies, proficiency in advancement databases, and exceptional vendor negotiation skills
Flexibility to travel and work frequent evenings and weekends to staff major institutional milestones, homecoming, or regional donor tours
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with individuals from varied backgrounds

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Associate Director Development, Campaign Events

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, CT, USA

Overview

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Emplois liés - 24 août 2026

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Associate Director Development, Campaign Events

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Hamden, CT, USA

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Associate Director Development, Campaign Events

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Hamden, CT, USA

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Emplois liés - 24 août 2026

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