Senior Associate Director, Annual Giving.
Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH, United States
Position Details
Posting date
01/13/2026
Closing date
Open Until Filled
Position Number
1129486
Position Title
Senior Associate Director, Annual Giving
Hiring Range Minimum
$112,000
Hiring Range 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
Is this a grant funded position?
No
Position Purpose The Senior Associate Director of Annual Giving advances Tuck’s mission by leading initiatives to increase fundraising and nurture a culture of philanthropy. Working closely with the Senior Director of Annual Giving and the Annual Giving team, 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 implement strategies to meet and exceed fundraising goals.
Qualifications Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience
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 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
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.
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/84341
Key Accountabilities Fundraising Strategy and Project Management (40%) Develops and implements strategies to meet and exceed fundraising goals, with a focus on current donors and established classes. Partners with Marketing and Communications, Operations, and Dartmouth Advancement to manage print and email solicitation and stewardship projects, giving sites, and volunteer resources. Tracks metrics, analyzes donor behavior, and identifies trends to inform outreach strategies.
Gift Solicitation and Commitments (25%) 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.
Team and Volunteer Management (20%) Manages two associate directors. 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.
Innovation and Program Support (15%) Identifies approaches to expand reach among alumni audiences, leveraging technology and other tools. Contributes to planning and execution of annual giving campaigns, events, and stewardship programs. Seeks out, applies, and shares knowledge of higher education fundraising trends and innovations.
Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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Posting date
01/13/2026
Closing date
Open Until Filled
Position Number
1129486
Position Title
Senior Associate Director, Annual Giving
Hiring Range Minimum
$112,000
Hiring Range 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
Is this a grant funded position?
No
Position Purpose The Senior Associate Director of Annual Giving advances Tuck’s mission by leading initiatives to increase fundraising and nurture a culture of philanthropy. Working closely with the Senior Director of Annual Giving and the Annual Giving team, 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 implement strategies to meet and exceed fundraising goals.
Qualifications Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience
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 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
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.
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/84341
Key Accountabilities Fundraising Strategy and Project Management (40%) Develops and implements strategies to meet and exceed fundraising goals, with a focus on current donors and established classes. Partners with Marketing and Communications, Operations, and Dartmouth Advancement to manage print and email solicitation and stewardship projects, giving sites, and volunteer resources. Tracks metrics, analyzes donor behavior, and identifies trends to inform outreach strategies.
Gift Solicitation and Commitments (25%) 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.
Team and Volunteer Management (20%) Manages two associate directors. 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.
Innovation and Program Support (15%) Identifies approaches to expand reach among alumni audiences, leveraging technology and other tools. Contributes to planning and execution of annual giving campaigns, events, and stewardship programs. Seeks out, applies, and shares knowledge of higher education fundraising trends and innovations.
Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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