Department Summary

The Associate Director of Leadership Annual Giving plans and executes cadence-based annual giving outreach that prioritizes consistent, proactive donor engagement on behalf of Ohio University, ensuring deeper alumni and donor relationships that advance the University's mission and long-term growth by building and strengthening the donor pipeline. The Associate Director regularly conducts both in-person and virtual donor visits and attends events to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward donors at the leadership annual giving level.

Position Profile

Plans and executes the University's campaign for annual gift support from all constituents, including alumni. Provides support in stewardship and recognition efforts for annual fund donors. Cultivates relationships with alumni, donors, foundations, and corporations to support the University's mission.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3-5 years of related professional experience, or equivalent education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in donor identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, Blackbaud, or similar) and ability to use data to prioritize outreach and track progress