Sr Director, Leadership & Annual Giving

Job Summary

The Senior Director of Leadership & Annual Giving provides strategic direction for integrated annual and leadership giving programs, with a focus on building a sustainable donor pipeline and advancing donors along a defined relationship pathway. Through data-informed segmentation, multi-channel outreach, and stewardship, the Senior Director strengthens donor retention, acquisition, and progression into leadership giving. In partnership with campus partners and Alumni Engagement, this position drives innovative engagement approaches, aligns fundraising with campus priorities, and supports colleges in building donor relationships that lead to increased philanthropic investment.

Key Responsibilities

• Annual Giving Program Management: Build and execute innovative, multi-channel annual giving programs that prioritize audience-centered engagement and drive participation, retention, and growth.
• Leadership Giving Strategy & Pipeline Development: Oversee donor pathway that identifies, cultivates, and transitions annual donors into leadership and major giving portfolios.
• Strategic Leadership, Partnerships & Program Oversight: Lead cross-campus coordination of advancement and college partners to align fundraising strategies with institutional priorities and drive cohesive, college-based engagement.