Director of Leadership Annual Giving

🇺🇸 Villanova, PA

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $109K - $142K

💻 Development & Advancement

🗓️ October 6th, 2025

Blackbaud

Edtech.com's Summary

Villanova University is hiring a Director of Leadership Annual Giving. This role drives philanthropic growth through personal fundraising and leads a team of development officers. The Director manages a portfolio of major gift prospects and collaborates across departments to advance institutional priorities while fostering a mission-driven culture.

Highlights

Manage and cultivate a portfolio of 100-125 leadership donors with five- and six-figure giving potential.
Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of five development officers managing portfolios of $25K-$100K prospects.
Conduct 8-10 donor visits per month for solicitation and stewardship.
Utilize Blackbaud Fundraiser Performance Management software for prospect identification and training staff on its use.
Collaborate with University Advancement and campus partners to align fundraising strategies with institutional goals.
Participate as a liaison to the Annual Giving Campaign Committee to support donor engagement efforts.
Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of successful frontline fundraising experience required; master's preferred.
Strong communication, strategic planning, and independent working skills essential.
Willingness and ability to travel, including evenings and weekends.
Salary range $109,300-$142,100, depending on qualifications and budget.