Assistant Director for Annual Giving - 202876
Inside Higher Ed, Cullowhee, NC, United States
Assistant Director for Annual Giving
Location:
Cullowhee, NC (on-site)
Department:
Office, Vice Chancellor, Advancement
Position Summary The primary location of this position is on-site in Cullowhee, NC. This position is exempt from the State of North Carolina Human Resources Act (EHRA). The Assistant Director for Annual Giving is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating annual solicitation activities and strategic engagement initiatives for GOLD (Graduates of the Last Decade) alumni and the WCU student body, working in concert with other programs within the Division of Advancement. This position serves as the primary driver of efforts to increase GOLD alumni engagement, donor participation, and multi‑year giving retention, while simultaneously cultivating a strong philanthropic pipeline from current students into the alumni community. In this role, the Assistant Director provides direct assistance in marketing and communicating philanthropic opportunities to GOLD alumni and students, executing programs devoted to annual solicitation and stewardship through personal outreach via phone calls, emails, virtual meetings, and in‑person engagement. The position requires developing and maintaining a current knowledge of best practices in young alumni and annual giving programs, leveraging data and analytics—including Raiser's Edge—to design targeted solicitation strategies for GOLD alumni and the senior class. The Assistant Director also identifies, recruits, and supports volunteers who take ownership of GOLD and student giving goals, and works collaboratively with advancement colleagues and campus partners to integrate GOLD alumni engagement into broader fundraising priorities. Evening and weekend travel may be required.
Responsibilities Planning, directing, and coordinating annual solicitation activities and strategic engagement initiatives for GOLD alumni and student body.
Driving efforts to increase alumni engagement, donor participation, and multi‑year giving retention.
Marketing and communicating philanthropic opportunities, executing stewardship programs through outreach.
Developing targeted solicitation strategies using data analytics.
Recruiting and supporting volunteers for GOLD and student giving goals.
Collaborating with advancement colleagues and campus partners.
Travel on evenings and weekends as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of best practices in annual giving, young alumni engagement, and donor stewardship, including familiarity with fundraising database systems such as Raiser's Edge.
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic marketing and solicitation programs, with skill in leveraging data and analytics to inform outreach and measure results.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse constituencies including alumni, students, volunteers, and campus partners.
Ability to work collaboratively across teams and manage multiple priorities effectively, with a willingness to work evenings and weekends as program needs require.
Minimum Qualifications
Legally authorized to work in the United States without employment sponsorship.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Preferred Qualifications
At least one year of professional experience in a non‑profit or higher education setting, particularly in advancement, development, or annual giving programs.
Experience engaging, coordinating, and supporting student groups and volunteers.
Record of relationship‑building, program coordination, and comfort working in a data‑informed environment.
Position Type Permanent Full‑Time
Special Instructions to Applicants Application materials must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire. Please include a cover letter, current resume, and a list of three professional references with complete contact information.
For questions or additional information please contact Stacey Miller at srmiller@email.wcu.edu.
AA/EOE Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227‑7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.
To apply, please visit: https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/33286
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Cullowhee, NC (on-site)
Department:
Office, Vice Chancellor, Advancement
Position Summary The primary location of this position is on-site in Cullowhee, NC. This position is exempt from the State of North Carolina Human Resources Act (EHRA). The Assistant Director for Annual Giving is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating annual solicitation activities and strategic engagement initiatives for GOLD (Graduates of the Last Decade) alumni and the WCU student body, working in concert with other programs within the Division of Advancement. This position serves as the primary driver of efforts to increase GOLD alumni engagement, donor participation, and multi‑year giving retention, while simultaneously cultivating a strong philanthropic pipeline from current students into the alumni community. In this role, the Assistant Director provides direct assistance in marketing and communicating philanthropic opportunities to GOLD alumni and students, executing programs devoted to annual solicitation and stewardship through personal outreach via phone calls, emails, virtual meetings, and in‑person engagement. The position requires developing and maintaining a current knowledge of best practices in young alumni and annual giving programs, leveraging data and analytics—including Raiser's Edge—to design targeted solicitation strategies for GOLD alumni and the senior class. The Assistant Director also identifies, recruits, and supports volunteers who take ownership of GOLD and student giving goals, and works collaboratively with advancement colleagues and campus partners to integrate GOLD alumni engagement into broader fundraising priorities. Evening and weekend travel may be required.
Responsibilities Planning, directing, and coordinating annual solicitation activities and strategic engagement initiatives for GOLD alumni and student body.
Driving efforts to increase alumni engagement, donor participation, and multi‑year giving retention.
Marketing and communicating philanthropic opportunities, executing stewardship programs through outreach.
Developing targeted solicitation strategies using data analytics.
Recruiting and supporting volunteers for GOLD and student giving goals.
Collaborating with advancement colleagues and campus partners.
Travel on evenings and weekends as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of best practices in annual giving, young alumni engagement, and donor stewardship, including familiarity with fundraising database systems such as Raiser's Edge.
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic marketing and solicitation programs, with skill in leveraging data and analytics to inform outreach and measure results.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse constituencies including alumni, students, volunteers, and campus partners.
Ability to work collaboratively across teams and manage multiple priorities effectively, with a willingness to work evenings and weekends as program needs require.
Minimum Qualifications
Legally authorized to work in the United States without employment sponsorship.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Preferred Qualifications
At least one year of professional experience in a non‑profit or higher education setting, particularly in advancement, development, or annual giving programs.
Experience engaging, coordinating, and supporting student groups and volunteers.
Record of relationship‑building, program coordination, and comfort working in a data‑informed environment.
Position Type Permanent Full‑Time
Special Instructions to Applicants Application materials must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire. Please include a cover letter, current resume, and a list of three professional references with complete contact information.
For questions or additional information please contact Stacey Miller at srmiller@email.wcu.edu.
AA/EOE Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227‑7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.
To apply, please visit: https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/33286
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