Annual Giving & Engagement Leader

Curtis; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary meals on campus

Transit support – SEPTA Key Advantage

PATCO enrollment

Comprehensive benefits (health, dental

401k plan

Job summary

Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia is seeking an Associate Director of Annual Giving and Engagement to join the Advancement team. You will design and execute multi-channel annual giving campaigns, coordinate alumni and family engagement, and help steward donors.

The role emphasizes donor-centric, data-driven practices, managing 2000+ alumni records, collaborating with Marketing, Admissions, and the Provost's Office, and supporting Curtis Circles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree completed or in progress.
• 3-5 years of fundraising experience or commensurate experience.
• Strong strategic communication and engagement skills in multiple formats.
• A passion for project management and workflows, with a demonstrated ability to work autonomously.
• A natural collaborator, able to successfully navigate activity across teams and departments.
• Ability to be diplomatic and maintain a problem-solving mindset.
• Confidentiality and high ethical standards are essential.
• Experience in marketing, annual giving, alumni relations, donor engagement, or related fields is valued.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute an annual giving workflow, including direct mail and email marketing campaigns, monthly renewals, and other key annual fund initiatives such as Curtis's signature Founder's Day of Giving.
• Plan and execute alumni and family engagement opportunities throughout the year on our Philadelphia campus, across the country, and around the world.
• Support the operational needs for the Curtis Circles Program, a tiered donor recognition society, and development of an alumni association using digital platforms in collaboration with Curtis on Tour, Admissions, and the Provost's office.
• Manage and track alumni (more than 2,000 living Curtis alumni) and build a foundational base of records.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with the Curtis marketing team and Director of Advancement Operations.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Project management

Communication skills

Collaboration

Donor engagement

CRM proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree (completed or in progress)

Tools

CRMs

Office 365

Job description

Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia is seeking an Associate Director of Annual Giving and Engagement to join the Advancement team. You will design and execute multi-channel annual giving campaigns, coordinate alumni and family engagement, and help steward donors.

The role emphasizes donor-centric, data-driven practices, managing 2000+ alumni records, collaborating with Marketing, Admissions, and the Provost's Office, and supporting Curtis Circles.