Senior Director of Annual Fund
UNC Charlotte
Part-Time
Closes on Saturday, January 31, 2026
Job Description
- Develops and implements a comprehensive, multi-channel annual fundraising strategy to engage key university constituencies and drive philanthropic support.
- Leads, mentors, and evaluates annual giving staff; collaborates closely with internal departments, campus partners, and external vendors to ensure coordinated program execution.
- Designs and oversees an annual program calendar that includes solicitation, stewardship, donor engagement, and fundraising campaigns (e.g., direct mail, Giving Day, crowdfunding).
- Monitors and evaluates program performance using analytics and data systems; sets and tracks fundraising goals and key performance indicators.
- Manages budgets, contracts, and vendor relationships to support annual giving operations and technology needs.
- Enhances donor pipeline and retention, including oversight of loyalty programs like the 1946 Society, and support of initiatives for students, alumni, and faculty/staff giving.
- Benchmarks with peer institutions, researches best practices, and integrates trends to refine strategy, grow donor participation, and strengthen the culture of philanthropy.