Job No. 155749
- Job Title:
- Senior Director, Annual Giving Programs
- Employer:
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College of Charleston
- Location:
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Charleston , SC
- Posting Date:
- 26-Jun-2025
- Description:
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Job Purpose
The Senior Director, Annual Giving Programs leads the development, execution, and continuous improvement of a comprehensive, multi-channel annual giving strategy designed to increase donor participation and annual support for the College. This position manages a team focused on engaging alumni, students, parents, faculty, and staff in giving opportunities up to $5,000 through coordinated solicitations, stewardship, and outreach efforts. The Senior Director sets the annual solicitation calendar and messaging strategy, oversees school-based and direct marketing efforts—including digital campaigns, crowdfunding, and giving days—and ensures alignment with the College’s strategic plan and institutional advancement goals. In partnership with the Executive Director of Advancement Services and Annual Giving Programs, the Senior Director sets ambitious annual goals for donors, dollars, and retention, monitors progress through regular team meetings and data analysis, and strengthens the pipeline for major and leadership giving.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five years of demonstrated relevant experience in annual giving or production management, marketing, and fundraising. Staff supervision and professional experience working in higher education preferred. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
A demonstrated understanding of sophisticated fundraising and marketing techniques, volunteer management, donor relations, and stewardship. Proven ability to reach aggressive goals. Facility working with a relational database or CRM (i.e., Raiser’s Edge). Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. A dedicated commitment to personnel management, teamwork, and collaboration with colleagues from across the institution.
Additional Comments Regarding Position
Must be able to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends. Some travel is required.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.
Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.
- Contact information:
- College of Charleston
- Charleston, SC 29424
- United States
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