Alumni Engagement & Annual Giving Leader

Clay Today; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 167,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania – Wharton External Affairs seeks an Executive Director of Engagement and Annual Giving to set and execute a comprehensive strategy for communications, alumni engagement, and fundraising. This senior leader reports to the Sr Exec Dir of Development and oversees teams across multiple donor-facing functions.

The role requires directing integrated programs, partnering with Wharton leadership, and driving philanthropic revenue while deepening alumni connections at a premier

Qualifications

• Master's degree and 7–10 years of experience in advancement or fundraising.
• Proven strategic leadership and organizational management skills.
• Strong knowledge of annual giving and broad-based fundraising practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction across Annual Giving, Alumni Relations, and Advancement Communications.
• Lead integrated communications, alumni engagement, and annual fund campaigns.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to align donor engagement with institutional priorities.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Fundraising strategy

Alumni relations

Communication

Data-informed decisions

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

Job description

University of Pennsylvania – Wharton External Affairs seeks an Executive Director of Engagement and Annual Giving to set and execute a comprehensive strategy for communications, alumni engagement, and fundraising. This senior leader reports to the Sr Exec Dir of Development and oversees teams across multiple donor-facing functions.

The role requires directing integrated programs, partnering with Wharton leadership, and driving philanthropic revenue while deepening alumni connections at a premier