Director of Digital Innovation & Strategy – Advancement

The University of Oklahoma Foundation; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Director of Digital Innovation and Strategy at The University of Oklahoma Foundation will lead the strategy to modernize the Foundation’s digital ecosystem, enhance donor engagement and fundraising effectiveness through advanced technologies, AI, and data-driven experiences.

The role requires visionary leadership, cross-functional collaboration across technology, marketing, communications and philanthropy, and the ability to build business cases and scalable solutions aligned with the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, technology, information systems, digital strategy or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in digital strategy, digital transformation, innovation, marketing technology, product management, advancement, fundraising, nonprofit technology or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing digital strategies that produce measurable organizational outcomes.
• Experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives involving technology, marketing, communications, data or customer/constituent experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Advance OU Foundation’s digital capabilities and develop innovative strategies to strengthen engagement and donor experience.
• Define how the Foundation uses digital experiences, data, AI, automation, technology and emerging channels to connect audiences with people, programs and priorities.
• Identify opportunities to modernize the Foundation’s digital ecosystem and increase fundraising effectiveness.
• Lead cross-functional teams and turn innovations into sustainable capabilities.

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, technology, information systems, digital strategy or a related field

Master's degree in a relevant field

Job description

The Senior Director of Digital Innovation and Strategy at The University of Oklahoma Foundation will lead the strategy to modernize the Foundation’s digital ecosystem, enhance donor engagement and fundraising effectiveness through advanced technologies, AI, and data-driven experiences.

The role requires visionary leadership, cross-functional collaboration across technology, marketing, communications and philanthropy, and the ability to build business cases and scalable solutions aligned with the