Associate Director of Annual Giving

🇺🇸 Villanova, PA

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $64K - $80K

💻 Development & Advancement

🗓️ August 7th, 2025

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Edtech.com's Summary

Villanova University is hiring an Associate Director of Annual Giving. This role involves managing the planning, implementation, and optimization of mailed solicitation and stewardship campaigns, coordinating multi-channel solicitation strategies, and supervising staff in executing mass communication efforts to support the University's fundraising goals.

Highlights

Manage all aspects of comprehensive direct mail campaigns targeting alumni, parents, faculty, staff, students, and friends.
Analyze campaign performance using Blackbaud Fundraiser Performance Management, Banner, Cognos, Power BI, and Salesforce.
Serve as liaison to Advancement Services for large-scale projects and reporting platform integration.
Supervise the Assistant Director of Annual Giving in supporting communication strategy execution and evaluation.
Coordinate with University Advancement Communication, Creative Services, and Graphics Services on direct mail design and print quality.
Develop and execute departmental and affiliation-based solicitations, including schools, colleges, athletics, and family philanthropy.
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s in Business, Marketing, or Communications preferred.
Three to five years of experience in fundraising or nonprofit sectors, ideally with annual giving or direct mail marketing expertise.
Strong skills in planning, administration, communication, analysis, and leadership required.
Salary range: $64,000 to $80,000 within salaried grade 15, exempt status.