Senior Associate Director of Annual Giving Engagement.
Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire, us, 03755
Position Details
Posting date
01/13/2026
Closing date
Open Until Filled
Position Number
1129487
Position Title
Senior Associate Director of Annual Giving Engagement
Hiring Range
Minimum $112,000; Maximum $140,000
Union Type
Not a Union Position
SEIU Level
Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status
Exempt
Employment Category
Regular Full Time
Scheduled Months per Year
12
Scheduled Hours per Week
40
Schedule
Location of Position: Hanover, NH
Remote Work Eligibility?
Hybrid
Is this a term position?
No
If yes, length of term in months.
N/A
Is this a grant funded position?
No
Position Purpose The Senior Associate Director of Annual Giving Engagement advances Tuck’s mission by leading initiatives to grow alumni participation, strengthen engagement—especially among recent graduates—and support annual fundraising goals. Working closely with the Senior Director of Annual Giving and the Annual Giving and Alumni Engagement teams, the Senior Associate Director designs and executes innovative strategies that inspire alumni to give, connect, and stay involved with Tuck. Building on Tuck’s exemplary majority giving culture, the Senior Associate Director will bring a fresh lens and be willing to try new strategies to ensure Tuck maintains the highest giving participation in higher education. The role combines creativity, relationship-building, and data-informed decision-making to expand the base of annual supporters and enhance the culture of participation.
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience
Qualifications Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
7 or more years of experience in annual giving, alumni engagement, or related development work.
Demonstrated success in driving participation and building engagement
Strong communication, organizational, and volunteer management skills.
Experience collaborating across teams and working with volunteers.
Proficiency with donor databases, CRM systems, and digital fundraising tools.
Able to anticipate, deliver on, and exceed the expectations of alumni, alumni class officers and volunteers, colleagues, supervisees, and other constituents.
Able to introduce and drive innovation in ways small and large.
Able to collaborate with others as primary means to achieve results.
Able to seek out and create learning opportunities, including through those revealed by setbacks and failures as well as successes.
Preferred Qualifications
Department Contacts Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Lorin Parker
Department Contact Phone Number
603.646.2904
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Lorin Parker, Executive Director, Talent Management
Department Contact's Phone Number
Equal Opportunity and Background Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Not an essential function
Special Instructions Special Instructions to Applicants
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Additional Instructions
Quick Link
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/84345
Key Accountabilities Description: Participation and Engagement Strategy
Develops and implements strategies to increase alumni participation across all cohorts, with a particular focus on recent alumni and first-time donors. Leads initiatives that integrate philanthropy into the student and alumni experience. Tracks participation metrics, analyzes donor behavior, and identifies trends to inform outreach strategies. Collaborates with the Alumni Engagement team to align giving campaigns with engagement programming and communications.
Percentage Of Time
40%
Description: Gift Solicitation and Commitments
Manages a portfolio of alumni prospects and classes with the goal of cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding annual gifts. Identifies and cultivates donor prospects. Partners with class agents, volunteers, and the Annual Giving team to strengthen solicitation efforts and donor retention. Supports reunion giving and class-based campaigns with targeted strategies to improve participation and revenue outcomes.
Percentage Of Time
25%
Description: Team and Volunteer Management
Manages associate director. Collaborates across Tuck Advancement and other campus partners on participation efforts. Recruits, trains, and supports alumni volunteers to serve as class agents and peer solicitors. Provides strategic guidance and tools to help volunteers achieve fundraising and participation goals.
Percentage Of Time
20%
Description: Innovation and Program Support
Identifies engagement approaches to expand reach among alumni audiences, leveraging technology and other tools. Partners with Advancement Communications to develop messaging that emphasizes participation, community, and impact. Contributes to planning and execution of annual giving campaigns, events, and stewardship programs.
Percentage Of Time
15%
Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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01/13/2026
Closing date
Open Until Filled
Position Number
1129487
Position Title
Senior Associate Director of Annual Giving Engagement
Hiring Range
Minimum $112,000; Maximum $140,000
Union Type
Not a Union Position
SEIU Level
Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status
Exempt
Employment Category
Regular Full Time
Scheduled Months per Year
12
Scheduled Hours per Week
40
Schedule
Location of Position: Hanover, NH
Remote Work Eligibility?
Hybrid
Is this a term position?
No
If yes, length of term in months.
N/A
Is this a grant funded position?
No
Position Purpose The Senior Associate Director of Annual Giving Engagement advances Tuck’s mission by leading initiatives to grow alumni participation, strengthen engagement—especially among recent graduates—and support annual fundraising goals. Working closely with the Senior Director of Annual Giving and the Annual Giving and Alumni Engagement teams, the Senior Associate Director designs and executes innovative strategies that inspire alumni to give, connect, and stay involved with Tuck. Building on Tuck’s exemplary majority giving culture, the Senior Associate Director will bring a fresh lens and be willing to try new strategies to ensure Tuck maintains the highest giving participation in higher education. The role combines creativity, relationship-building, and data-informed decision-making to expand the base of annual supporters and enhance the culture of participation.
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience
Qualifications Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
7 or more years of experience in annual giving, alumni engagement, or related development work.
Demonstrated success in driving participation and building engagement
Strong communication, organizational, and volunteer management skills.
Experience collaborating across teams and working with volunteers.
Proficiency with donor databases, CRM systems, and digital fundraising tools.
Able to anticipate, deliver on, and exceed the expectations of alumni, alumni class officers and volunteers, colleagues, supervisees, and other constituents.
Able to introduce and drive innovation in ways small and large.
Able to collaborate with others as primary means to achieve results.
Able to seek out and create learning opportunities, including through those revealed by setbacks and failures as well as successes.
Preferred Qualifications
Department Contacts Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Lorin Parker
Department Contact Phone Number
603.646.2904
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Lorin Parker, Executive Director, Talent Management
Department Contact's Phone Number
Equal Opportunity and Background Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Not an essential function
Special Instructions Special Instructions to Applicants
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Additional Instructions
Quick Link
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/84345
Key Accountabilities Description: Participation and Engagement Strategy
Develops and implements strategies to increase alumni participation across all cohorts, with a particular focus on recent alumni and first-time donors. Leads initiatives that integrate philanthropy into the student and alumni experience. Tracks participation metrics, analyzes donor behavior, and identifies trends to inform outreach strategies. Collaborates with the Alumni Engagement team to align giving campaigns with engagement programming and communications.
Percentage Of Time
40%
Description: Gift Solicitation and Commitments
Manages a portfolio of alumni prospects and classes with the goal of cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding annual gifts. Identifies and cultivates donor prospects. Partners with class agents, volunteers, and the Annual Giving team to strengthen solicitation efforts and donor retention. Supports reunion giving and class-based campaigns with targeted strategies to improve participation and revenue outcomes.
Percentage Of Time
25%
Description: Team and Volunteer Management
Manages associate director. Collaborates across Tuck Advancement and other campus partners on participation efforts. Recruits, trains, and supports alumni volunteers to serve as class agents and peer solicitors. Provides strategic guidance and tools to help volunteers achieve fundraising and participation goals.
Percentage Of Time
20%
Description: Innovation and Program Support
Identifies engagement approaches to expand reach among alumni audiences, leveraging technology and other tools. Partners with Advancement Communications to develop messaging that emphasizes participation, community, and impact. Contributes to planning and execution of annual giving campaigns, events, and stewardship programs.
Percentage Of Time
15%
Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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