Assoc Dir Leadership Giving & Engagement

Seton Hall University; South Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Time Benefits

Seton Hall Benefits

Job summary

Seton Hall University in South Orange, NJ, invites applications for the Associate Director of Leadership Annual Giving to manage a portfolio of upper-level donors ($1,000+) and grow the Bayley Society and Reunion Program through in-person and virtual solicitations.

Reporting to the Director of Philanthropic Engagement, the role delivers high-volume, personalized outreach, collaborates with the Alumni Engagement & Philanthropy team, and supports annual-giving efforts across direct mail,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1+ years of experience in fundraising, cold-calling marketing/sales, campaigning or transferable skills.
• Very refined communication skills; ability to persuade and guide conversations.
• Ability to attend alumni engagement events that occur at night and on weekends.

Responsibilities

• Identify and personally solicit upper-level annual giving ($1,000+).
• Build and manage the Bayley Society and Reunion Program portfolio.
• Travel and attend events to maximize donor engagement and fundraising results.

Skills

Fundraising

Communication skills

Public speaking

Alumni engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job No: 497491

Full Time/Part Time: Full-time

Location: South Orange

Categories: Administrator

Reporting to the Director of Philanthropic Engagement, the Associate Director of Leadership Annual Giving manages upper-level annual giving ($1,000+), focusing on building Seton Hall University's Bayley Society and Reunion Program. Responsibilities include virtual and face-to-face solicitations, supplemented by phone calls, emails, and written communications. The primary audiences are alumni and families, especially those in reunion class years. The role involves high-volume, personalized outreach to maximize donor engagement and requires some travel and event attendance.

The Associate Director qualifies, engages, and acquires new donors, encourages current donors to renew and increase their giving, and assesses future major gift capacity. The position supports annual gift efforts across direct mail, social media, crowdfunding, and digital marketing to grow Seton Hall's donor base, retention rate, and funds raised.

Additionally, the role involves all aspects of Alumni Engagement, including communication, digital, experiential, philanthropic, leadership giving, and volunteer engagement, working collaboratively within an integrated engagement team.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for the identification and personal solicitations of upper level annual giving ($1,000+), with special attention to building Seton Hall University's Bayley Society, by managing a portfolio. Funds will be raised primarily through both virtual and face-to-face meetings, which are supplemented with phone calls, emails, as well as both written and verbal solicitations. Primary audiences for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship will be alumni and families of the University. Acquire new donors for the university as well as encourage current annual donors to increase their giving over time while assessing future major gift capacity. Build a stronger foundation for philanthropy by helping to create a more robust pipeline of gifts, which can lead to future major gift support. The Officer will deliver high-volume, personalized outreach to hundreds of donors and potential donors using an outreach cadence designed to maximize completed contacts. The individual will be asked to meet with a minimum of 100 individuals per year, with at least 75 of them taking place in person. Fundraising goals will include number of visits, number of donors, and amount of dollars raised, and will be evaluated and adjusted on a semi-annual basis. 70% of time
• Work collaboratively with University Advancement and campus partners, and as an integrated member of the Alumni Engagement & Philanthropy team. Participate in all aspects of alumni engagement, including philanthropy, communication, digital, experiential, leadership giving and volunteerism. Build mutually beneficial relationships that inspire loyalty and financial support, strengthen the institution's reputation, and involve alumni in meaningful activities to advance the institution's mission. 15% of time
• Assist the Director of Philanthropic Engagement with leading annual gift efforts across direct mail, social media, crowdfunding, phone, and digital marketing to reach campaign philanthropic engagement goals on behalf of the University. This will include assisting with designing, writing, and generating solicitation communications via a variety of channels. The Associate Director will help with the implementation of Seton Hall Giving Day, and will assist in overseeing engagement center students, who make phone calls on behalf of Seton Hall for fundraising and engagement purposes. 15% of time

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and 1+ years of experience in fundraising, cold-calling marketing/sales, campaigning and or relevant transferrable skills. The successful candidate will possess very refined communication skills, is comfortable guiding a conversation along with individuals who are unknown; and must have the ability to be persuasive. Ability to attend alumni engagement events, which frequently occur at night and on weekends.

Position requires a valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle for travel to meet with donors and prospects.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with higher education fundraising highly preferred.

Licenses And Certificates

Must possess a valid driver's license

Salary Range

$56,000 - $77,000

Exempt/Nonexempt:

Exempt

Physical Demands:

General Office Environment

Benefits Information

Full Time Benefits

Life today is complex. That's why Seton Hall University offers a comprehensive package of benefits and programs to help you simplify and enrich your life.

These benefits are important elements of your total university compensation package. Benefits include but are not limited to bundled medical, prescription, and vision insurance, dental insurance, and life insurance, and retirement plan. More information is available at https://www.shu.edu/human-resources/benefits.html.

Seton Hall University is located in South Orange, New Jersey, 14 miles from New York City. It is the oldest Catholic diocesan institution of higher education in the United States and is home to about 6,300 undergraduate and 3,700 graduate students. A vibrant and culturally inclusive community, Seton Hall pursues academic excellence and ethical development in a collaborative environment and prepares its students to be servant leaders in their professional and community lives. Seton Hall University is an equal opportunity employer. It honors diverse perspectives and welcomes employees from all faith traditions. In turn, its employees respect Catholic beliefs and values, engage in servant leadership, and support the University's mission as a Catholic institution of higher education.

Advertised: 27 August 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Application Closes: Eastern Daylight Time