Associate Director, Annual Giving

Le Moyne College; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) Retirement contribution

Generous time off package

35 hour work week

Job summary

Le Moyne College, located in Syracuse, NY, seeks an Associate Director of Annual Giving to drive donor acquisition, retention, and upgrading through multi-channel campaigns. You will collaborate with the Engagement Center, Marketing, and Advancement to align strategies with institutional priorities and strengthen engagement among alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and friends.

The role emphasizes data-driven segmentation, campaign analysis, and stewardship of annual donors while supervising staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of experience in fundraising, annual giving, or related field required, experience in higher education preferred.
• Demonstrated success managing campaigns or projects from conception through completion.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using data to drive decisions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently but collaboratively as part of a goal-oriented team.
• Commitment to the Jesuit mission and values of the College.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and fundraising software (e.g., Raiser's Edge, GiveCampus) preferred.
• Understanding of donor segmentation and digital fundraising techniques preferred.
• Supervisory and/or volunteer management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of a comprehensive annual giving plan to achieve participation and revenue goals.
• Oversee key components of the annual giving program, including direct mail, email, texting, digital campaigns, crowdfunding, and Giving Day.
• Review giving data and trends to inform segmentation, messaging, and campaign strategies.
• Collaborate with the Advancement team to identify new opportunities for donor engagement and pipeline growth.
• Manage a portfolio of annual donors and prospects to cultivate, solicit, and steward gifts
• Partner with Alumni and Donor Relations to ensure execution of stewardship plans that recognize annual giving donors at all levels.
• Partner with Alumni and Donor Relations team to integrate giving opportunities into campus and regional events.
• Supervise and mentor staff, students, and/or volunteers engaged in annual giving efforts.
• Collaborate across Advancement to ensure consistency and coordination in fundraising messages and donor experiences.
• Track and report on campaign performance, donor retention, participation rates, and other key metrics.
• Maintain accurate records in the Raiser's Edge and GiveCampus CRM systems.
• Use data to identify trends, test new strategies, and inform long-term planning.

Skills

Fundraising

Annual giving

Donor relations

Campaign management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Team leadership

CRM systems

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Raiser's Edge

GiveCampus

Job description

About Le Moyne College:

Le Moyne College, located in Syracuse, N.Y., is an independent college established by the Jesuits in 1946 to provide students with a values-based, comprehensive academic program designed to foster intellectual excellence and preparation for a life of leadership and service. Today, Le Moyne has evolved into a nationally acclaimed college of liberal arts and sciences that draws students from across the U.S. and abroad.

Our Mission:

Le Moyne College is a diverse learning community that strives for academic excellence in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition through its comprehensive programs rooted in the liberal arts and sciences. Its emphasis is on education of the whole person and on the search for meaning and value as integral parts of the intellectual life. Le Moyne College seeks to prepare its members for leadership and service in their personal and professional lives to promote a more just society.

Le Moyne College aims to advance the values of diversity and inclusiveness at the college. To do this, Le Moyne seeks scholars and professionals who bring innovation, creativity, and impact to the campus, and who bring greater depth, breadth, and diversity to our campus community.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Associate Director of Annual Giving plays a key role in the planning, execution, and management of strategies that drive philanthropic support through annual giving programs. This position focuses on donor acquisition, retention, and upgrading, as well as strengthening engagement among alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and friends of the College. The Associate Director partners closely with colleagues in Advancement, particularly with the Engagement Center, and Marketing and Communications to design multi-channel campaigns that inspire giving and align with institutional priorities.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Job duties specific to this position:

• Support the development and implementation of a comprehensive annual giving plan to achieve participation and revenue goals.

• Oversee key components of the annual giving program, including direct mail, email, texting, digital campaigns, crowdfunding, and Giving Day.

• Review giving data and trends to inform segmentation, messaging, and campaign strategies.

• Collaborate with the Advancement team to identify new opportunities for donor engagement and pipeline growth.

• Manage a portfolio of annual donors and prospects to cultivate, solicit, and steward gifts

• Partner with Alumni and Donor Relations to ensure execution of stewardship plans that recognize annual giving donors at all levels.

• Partner with Alumni and Donor Relations team to integrate giving opportunities into campus and regional events.

• Supervise and mentor staff, students, and/or volunteers engaged in annual giving efforts.

• Collaborate across Advancement to ensure consistency and coordination in fundraising messages and donor experiences.

• Track and report on campaign performance, donor retention, participation rates, and other key metrics.

• Maintain accurate records in the Raiser's Edge and GiveCampus CRM systems.

• Use data to identify trends, test new strategies, and inform long-term planning.

Job expectations for all Le Moyne College employees:

• Demonstrates and role-models all of Le Moyne's mission-based competencies (collaboration, communication, diversity, integrity, leadership and service) in every interaction with all community members and external parties.

• Strengthen digital literacy skills through education and the application of digital technologies in order to effectively engage in information gathering, utilization and data management while promoting a security culture.

• Supports cura personalis by treating all individuals with dignity, professionalism and kindness.

• Promotes cura apostolica by aligning professional goals, objectives, and performance with college's strategic goals.

• Demonstrates excellent work attendance, reliability and work ethic.

• Attends and actively participates in required meetings and training sessions.

• Complies and adheres to all of Le Moyne's established policies, procedures and codes of conduct at all times, including all health and safety requirements and regulations, to promote desired behavior and build awareness.

• Must complete all required federal, state, institution and department trainings.

• Engages in a planned program of professional development. Continually maintains skills and knowledge relative to the position and technology industry including best practice, evolving operational requirements, and industry trends.

• Performs a variety of related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree required.

• 5+ years of experience in fundraising, annual giving, or related field required, experience in higher education preferred.

• Demonstrated success managing campaigns or projects from conception through completion.

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Strong analytical skills with experience using data to drive decisions.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent customer service skills.

• Ability to work independently but collaboratively as part of a goal-oriented team.

• Commitment to the Jesuit mission and values of the College.

• Familiarity with CRM systems and fundraising software (e.g., Raiser's Edge, GiveCampus) preferred.

• Understanding of donor segmentation and digital fundraising techniques preferred.

• Supervisory and/or volunteer management experience preferred.

Additional Information:

Le Moyne Benefits

403(b) Retirement contribution- (9.5% Employermatch)
Generous tuition coverage
Health insurance options- (Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts)
Health Savings Accounts- (Partially Employer funded)
Basic Life & AD&D Insurance- (Employerpaid)
Short and Long Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)
Supplemental Life & AD&D Insurance
Voluntary benefits- (Legal, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Pet Insurance etc.)
12 paid holidays
Generous time off package

35 hour work week

Pay Range:

$63,000 - $73,500 annually

Equal Employment Opportunity

Le Moyne College prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship & immigrationor any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Le Moyne makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.