Alumni Giving Director — Fundraising & Engagement

Carnegie-Mellon-University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bus pass

Tuition benefits

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Fitness center access

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University’s Tepper School of Business seeks a Director of Annual Giving to lead the annual giving program, manage staff, and coordinate with University Advancement.

You will oversee communications, donor relations, Reunion giving, fundraising reports, and travel to cultivate alumni. This role requires a bachelor’s degree and 5–8 years in higher education or nonprofit fundraising, with strong data and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of fundraising principles and gift administration.

Responsibilities

• Managing a comprehensive communications plan and annual solicitation schedule, including channels of direct mail, email, web, social media, and texting
• Overseeing volunteer management utilizing peer to peer giving, including Reunion giving (1 & every 5-year milestone model)
• Devising and implementing strategies to grow current-use dollars (including cash and multiple year pledges) and alumni participation levels
• Measuring and analyzing annual fund performance throughout the fiscal year, making operational adjustments as warranted to ensure attainment of goals; projecting annual goals based on historical performance of the program and needs of the Tepper School; determining opportunities for growth based on data
• Preparing fundraising reports and communications for donors, volunteers and management
• Reporting on key benchmarks and staff progress to Associate Dean of Advancement consistently to seek guidance and support
• Keeping current on programs and faculty, research and student initiatives at the university; networks with Tepper faculty, staff and leadership as appropriate
• Tracking and monitoring actual annual giving program expenses monthly
• Supervising two staff members who focus on Reunion Giving and Donor Relations
• Maintaining an assigned portfolio of alumni and friends for cultivation and solicitation; travel required
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Fundraising expertise

CRM/donor management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce)

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University’s Tepper School of Business seeks a Director of Annual Giving to lead the annual giving program, manage staff, and coordinate with University Advancement.

You will oversee communications, donor relations, Reunion giving, fundraising reports, and travel to cultivate alumni. This role requires a bachelor’s degree and 5–8 years in higher education or nonprofit fundraising, with strong data and leadership skills.