Director, Annual Giving

Augusta University; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation

13 paid holidays

Job summary

Augusta University in Augusta, GA, seeks a Director of Annual Giving to lead multi-channel fundraising programs and strengthen donor engagement across the university. The role directs a team focused on annual campaigns, employee giving, giving day initiatives, digital fundraising, and donor engagement strategies.

The position emphasizes data analytics, performance metrics, and collaboration with Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement to maximize impact and ensure fundraising goals are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; minimum 3 years in annual giving or development.
• Master's degree preferred.
• At least 5 years of annual giving or development experience.
• Experience with solicitation segmentation is preferred.
• Experience in higher education or nonprofit fundraising is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership of the Annual Giving team and oversee integrated annual giving initiatives.
• Lead the Day of Giving and Alumni/Community campaigns.
• Oversee Employee Giving Campaign and campus partnerships.
• Develop strategic plans and manage budgets for the annual giving program.

Skills

Strategic planning

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Relationship building

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Director, Annual Giving

Job ID: 303526

Location: Augusta University

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary:

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world‑class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real‑world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

LocationAugusta UniversityOur Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

Job Summary

The Director of Annual Giving provides strategic leadership and oversight for the institution's annual giving program, developing and executing comprehensive fundraising strategies that increase donor participation, strengthen the philanthropic pipeline, and advance institutional priorities. The Director leads a team responsible for multi-channel annual giving initiatives, including annual campaigns, employee giving, giving day efforts, digital fundraising, crowdfunding, and donor engagement strategies, while collaborating with Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement colleagues to maximize impact. This role develops and manages annual giving plans and budgets, aligns fundraising efforts with comprehensive campaign goals, cultivates a culture of philanthropy among internal and external constituencies, and leverages data analytics and performance metrics to evaluate outcomes, identify opportunities, and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Manage Annual Giving Programs/Campaigns Team

Provides strategic leadership of the Annual Giving team and collaborates with Alumni Engagement and Major Giving to plan, oversee the execution of, and evaluate integrated annual giving initiatives, including direct mail, email appeals, annual campaigns, crowdfunding, digital fundraising, and other engagement strategies. Drives efforts to strengthen the donor pipeline, increase donor participation, and deepen alumni engagement in support of institutional fundraising goals. Manages digital fundraising platforms in collaboration with Philanthropy and Alumni engagement colleagues.

Day of Giving - Alumni/Community Campaign

Leads the annual Augusta Gives giving day campaign by developing and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy, collaborating with Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement colleagues to secure sponsors and matching gifts, engaging a broad donor audience, and consistently meeting or exceeding established fundraising goals.

Employee Giving Campaign

Leads the annual IGIVE faculty and staff campaign, collaborating with campus partners to develop and implement strategies that effectively communicate the impact of giving and consistently meet or exceed participation and fundraising goals. Fosters and enhances the culture of philanthropy across campus.

Strategic Planning and Budget Management

Develops and implements the strategic and fiscal plans for the annual giving program, aligning annual fundraising initiatives with the goals of the comprehensive campaign, responsibly managing the program budget, and consistently meeting or exceeding fundraising objectives.

Analytics and Performance Management

Develops reporting and leverages data analytics to drive strategic decision-making and program planning. Establishes, monitors, and evaluates goals, benchmarks, and year-over-year performance trends across all annual giving programs to measure effectiveness, identify opportunities, and inform continuous improvement.

Other

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 3 years documented experience in annual giving or development.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree from an accredited college or university.

At least 5 years' experience in annual giving or development.

Experience with solicitation segmentation strategy is preferred.

Previous professional experience in a higher education, academic medical center or non‑profit organization.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Ability to take initiative, work both independently and collaboratively, and be personally accountable for work.

Strategic planning, purposeful implementation, and detailed documentation of new ideas and processes.

Strong communication (oral and written), relationship‑building, and active listening skills.

Ability to develop interpersonal relationships to collaborate effectively with varied constituencies.

Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills.

Ability to travel for donor visits and occasional regional PAE events.

Ability to provide constructive feedback, coaching, and direction as needed.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days/M-F (work outside of normal business hours will likely be required of an employee in an exempt level position)

Pay Band: B15

Salary Range: $82,800/annually- $105,600/annually

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position.

Recruitment Range: 9/14/26 - Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco‑free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.