Director of Annual Giving

The College of Idaho; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver for dependents

Health insurance

Employer retirement match

Generous paid time off

Free campus fitness access

Free campus event admission

Job summary

The College of Idaho seeks a dynamic Director of Annual Giving to lead and expand the College’s unrestricted and designated giving programs. This front-line fundraising role focuses on annual giving, donor stewardship, recognition, and initiatives to strengthen alumni and community engagement.

The Director leads campaigns such as Give Day and December Match to drive participation and revenue. With responsibility for the Boone Fund, major gift identification, and student philanthropy programs,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1–3 years of direct fundraising, sales, project management, or related results-oriented field.
• Strong donor relations expertise, exceptional communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; ability to learn Raiser's Edge and EMS.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual giving and donor stewardship programs to meet fundraising goals.
• Manage Boone Fund campaigns, donor acquisition/retention, direct mail, and digital outreach.
• Oversee Give Day, December Match, and related events to boost participation.
• Supervise Student Donor Experience Officers and coordinate with Marketing & Communications.
• Develop fundraising strategies, analyze donor data/trends, and support campus events.

Skills

Donor relations

Communication

Organization

Analytical thinking

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Raiser’s Edge

EMS

Job description

Salary Range: $50,241.00 - $55,824.00Status: Exempt, Full-time, On-site

The College of Idaho seeks a dynamic and relationship-focused Director of Annual Giving to lead and

expand the College’s unrestricted and designated giving programs. This front-line fundraising position

is responsible for annual giving, donor stewardship, recognition, and initiatives that strengthen alumni

and community engagement. The Director leads key fundraising events and campaigns, including

Give Day and December Match, to increase donor participation and achieve annual fundraising goals.

The Director manages all aspects of the Boone Fund, including solicitation campaigns, donor

acquisition and retention, direct mail, digital outreach, student philanthropy, and stewardship

initiatives. Responsibilities include securing gifts and generating revenue to reach annual fundraising

goals by conducting donor solicitations and stewardship calls, completing leadership annual fund

visits per year, and identifying prospective major gift donors. The Director oversees Senior Legacy,

faculty/staff giving programs, and provides direction for the Student Philanthropy Council. Additional

duties include managing the Boone Fund budget, supervising Student Donor Experience Officers,

analyzing donor data and trends, developing fundraising strategies, collaborating with Marketing & Communications and Development teams, and supporting stewardship and community events.

Successful candidates will possess a bachelor’s degree and bring 1-3 years of direct experience in

fundraising, sales, project management, or a related results-oriented field. Essential qualifications

include strong donor relations expertise, exceptional communication and organizational skills, and

proficiency in Microsoft Office, with the ability to quickly learn and utilize Raiser’s Edge and EMS.

Success in this role requires analytical thinking, sound judgment, high ethical standards, and an

innovative, entrepreneurial approach to relationship building, team leadership, and collaborative

problem-solving. Because donor engagement and special events are integral to this position,

occasional nontraditional work hours, including evenings and weekends, are required.Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States as of the expected hire date and throughout the duration of their employment without sponsorship from The College of Idaho. A current, valid driver’s license is also required, and candidates must be vehicle insurable.

The College offers competitive benefits including tuition waiver for dependents, health insurance, a retirement plan with employer match, generous paid time off, free access to on-campus fitness centers, and free admission to campus events. Spouses, domestic partners, and dependents are eligible for benefits coverage.

With over 134 years of history, The College of Idaho is a regional and national leader in higher education. The College of Idaho is a mission-driven community of exceptional learning that challenges the ambitious and forges pathways to success and purpose.

The College of Idaho is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and optimizing performance and academic excellence through an inclusive workforce. The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, age, religion, disability, national and ethnic origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by law.