Donor Growth Lead - Annual & Leadership Gifts

Roger Williams University; Bristol (RI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Roger Williams University in Bristol, RI seeks an Associate Director of Annual Giving and Leadership Gifts. This hybrid role combines annual giving execution with frontline fundraising to strengthen the donor pipeline from annual support to leadership gifts.

The Associate Director manages donor portfolios, develops personalized strategies, and collaborates with university partners to achieve fundraising goals. Some evening/weekend events and travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience building donor or constituent relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day annual giving program execution.
• Manage portfolio of annual and leadership donors and prospects.
• Perform moves-management to qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors.
• Solicit annual and leadership gifts for university priorities.
• Coordinate Giving Day campaigns and digital fundraising initiatives.

Skills

Donor relations

Communication

Project management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Advancement database

Job description

Roger Williams University in Bristol, RI seeks an Associate Director of Annual Giving and Leadership Gifts. This hybrid role combines annual giving execution with frontline fundraising to strengthen the donor pipeline from annual support to leadership gifts.

The Associate Director manages donor portfolios, develops personalized strategies, and collaborates with university partners to achieve fundraising goals. Some evening/weekend events and travel may be required.