Director of Advancement
Core
Strategic leadership of a holistic engagement and fundraising ecosystem for Union College, transforming alumni and parent connections into sustained philanthropic support.
Role type
Director of Advancement (Higher Education)
Builds
Annual Fund revenue, alumni and parent engagement programs, major gift pipelines
Domain
Higher Education / Non-profit Fundraising
Required skills
Strategic planning, team leadership, donor portfolio management, cross-functional partnership, CRM data analytics, budget management, volunteer structure optimization
Preferred skills
Experience with Raiser's Edge or Slate, navigating sensitive institutional issues
Responsibilities
Develop and execute annual strategic plans synchronizing engagement with fundraising appeals; Lead the Alumni and Parent Engagement office to deliver events and volunteer opportunities; Oversee the Annual Fund implementing strategies for unrestricted, restricted, and leadership-level gifts; Collaborate with Admissions, Athletics, and Academic Departments to integrate alumni involvement; Prepare data-driven progress reports for the Board of Trustees; Optimize alumni and parent board structures to expand institutional reach.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & team management