Director, Annual Giving & Donor Strategy

University-of-Mississippi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 101,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi invites applications for a leadership role directing the Annual Giving arm within University Development in Mississippi. You will set strategy, manage goals, cultivate donor relationships, and oversee events while supervising staff to achieve fundraising targets.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree, several years in fundraising, and strong collaboration with academic leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Annual Giving arm of University Development.
• Develop and oversee gift pipeline and fundraising campaigns.
• Manage campaigns across traditional and digital channels.
• Liaise with academic leadership and stakeholders.
• Oversee vendor relationships and contract negotiations.
• Direct budgeting and financial operations for key funds.
• Supervise unit staff and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Report fundraising results and projections to leadership.

Skills

Annual giving

Donor relations

Leadership

Budget management

Data analysis

Vendor negotiations

Event planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University of Mississippi invites applications for a leadership role directing the Annual Giving arm within University Development in Mississippi. You will set strategy, manage goals, cultivate donor relationships, and oversee events while supervising staff to achieve fundraising targets.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree, several years in fundraising, and strong collaboration with academic leadership.