Director of Annual Giving
U.S. Naval Institute · Annapolis, MD · 2 days ago
OTHR$100k–$120k/yrFull-time
Core Responsibilities
- Lead multi-channel annual fundraising efforts including direct mail, digital, leadership giving, and special initiatives such as giving days
- Strengthen stewardship and messaging to deepen donor loyalty and increase lifetime value, including developing impact reports
- Utilize data and analytics to drive segmentation, forecasting, performance optimization, and KPI tracking for donations, retention, acquisition, and participation, ensuring accurate reporting and insights
- Evaluate vendors, processes, and giving societies to maximize effectiveness and ROI, and partner closely with development colleagues, volunteers, and senior leadership while serving as a strategic thought partner to the Chief Development Officer on innovation and growth opportunities
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 7+ years of progressive experience in annual giving or related fundraising roles
- Demonstrated success growing annual fund revenue and donor participation
- Experience with giving days, digital fundraising, and leadership annual giving programs
- Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills
- Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities
Core Competencies
- Strategic thinking and execution
- Donor-centric mindset
- Data-informed decision-making
- Creativity and innovation
- Strong writing and communication skills
Pay
$100,000 to $120,000