Senior Director of Annual Giving

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Bethlehem, PA

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $103K - $126K

💻 Development & Advancement

🗓️ October 3rd, 2025

CRM Raiser’s Edge Salesforce

Edtech.com's Summary

Lehigh University is hiring a Senior Director of Annual Giving. This leadership role involves designing, implementing, and managing multi-year fundraising programs, leading a team, and raising a minimum of $4 million annually through multi-channel efforts to support the university's mission.

Highlights

Lead and manage a team of five or more development professionals.
Design, implement, and evaluate comprehensive annual giving programs with strategic solicitation strategies.
Oversee The Lehigh Fund and integrated multi-channel fundraising initiatives targeting alumni, parents, friends, faculty, and staff.
Report directly to the Associate Vice President for Development.
Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred in Nonprofit management, Communications, or Business.
Five to eight years of related work experience with required supervisory experience.
Proficiency with CRM systems such as Raiser’s Edge and Salesforce; strong data-driven decision-making skills.
Excellent communication, leadership, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
Annual salary range approximately $103,300 to $125,660, subject to experience and qualifications.
Valid driver's license and good driving record required; position may allow partial remote work.