Executive Director of Marketing and Communications for Alumni and Development

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
• 8–10+ years of progressively responsible leadership experience in marketing, communications, annual giving, or higher education development.
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful annual fund or direct response fundraising campaigns.
• Demonstrated mastery in multi-platform content creation, strategic storytelling, and executive-level written and verbal communication.
• Strong strategic planning, budget management, and project leadership skills, with a proven ability to manage complex initiatives across matrixed teams.
• Proficiency with modern digital marketing tools, content management systems, CRM platforms, and emerging AI technologies.
• Deep understanding of fundraising principles, donor cultivation, annual giving metrics, and stewardship best practices.