Posting Details
Position Details Posting Number: N01195 Classification Title: Manager 180 Working Title: Director of Annual Giving Employee Group: Manager Bargaining Unit: Management Location: Main Campus Department: University Advancement Pay Rate: Salary Range 66589 - 80000 Commensurate with experience Employment Type: Regular FT Work Schedule: 800am - 430pm Monday - Friday Additional time nights and weekends may be required on an event specific schedule.
Position Summary Information
The Director of Annual Giving is a member of the Engagement Team and is responsible for planning, directing, and implementing a comprehensive annual giving program that engages alumni, faculty, and staff, parents, students, and friends of the University. This position develops and executes strategies to secure broad-based operating support, strengthen donor participation, and enhance the culture of philanthropy across all university constituencies.
Key Responsibilities
Program Strategy and Leadership:
Plan, manage, and execute the Universitys Annual Giving campaign, including all aspects of design, direct mail, electronic outreach, and personal solicitation to secure annual support.
Oversee development content messaging production and distribution of materials designed to maximize participation and giving outcomes.
In partnership with the Senior Director, establish annual fundraising goals for dollars raised, participation rates, and donor retention, assess progress, and adjust strategies to ensure success.
Prepare and submit an annual plan of operation with quantifiable objectives and report regularly on activities, outcomes, and program impact.
Campaign and Appeal Management:
Create and manage a comprehensive annual giving calendar and appeal schedule that leverages multiple channels, including direct mail, email, digital platforms, social media, and events.
Spearhead special fundraising initiatives and micro-campaigns in collaboration with development and communications colleagues.
Lead planning and implementation of the Universitys Annual Giving Day, engaging faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community members in a unified philanthropic effort.
Support the Rock Athletic Club and Lettermans Club through coordinated appeals and marketing materials.
Donor Relations:
Work closely with the Stewardship Manager to plan donor recognition, cultivation, and stewardship activities that deepen engagement and loyalty.
Collaboration and Integration:
Partner with advancement colleagues to align annual giving efforts with major gifts, planned giving, and alumni engagement strategies.
Coordinate with campus organizations, academic departments, and athletics to develop and manage crowdfunding campaigns.
Assist with Advancement events and initiatives that enhance donor engagement and fulfill departmental objectives.
Coordinate giving communications with the alumni engagement team.
Operational Oversight:
Manage relationships with external vendors and partners supporting the annual giving program, e.g., GiveCampus, Double the Donation.
Develop and manage University Advancement and SRU Foundation online giving pages.
Recruit, train, and supervise student workers or interns as needed to support campaign operations.
Maintain accurate donor and campaign data, track performance metrics, and implement continuous improvement based on analysis and outcomes.
Oversee annual giving student workers.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Posting Detail Information
Posting Date: 03122026 Closing Date: Open Until Filled No Notice of Non-Discrimination
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, age, or veteran status in its programs or activities in accordance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Chief Human Resource Officer 205 Old Main Building 104 Maltby Avenue Slippery Rock University Slippery Rock, PA 16057 724.738.2016
Respect for Individuals in the Community
Slippery Rock University provides an environment that respects, encourages, and promotes the talents and contributions of all. Slippery Rock University values a community with a shared sense of purpose where people demonstrate mutual respect and appreciation. Slippery Rock University values diversity that honors and includes all persons regardless of age, creed, disability, ethnic heritage, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status in academic and extracurricular endeavor, in the working environment, and in the daily life of the university community.
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