Impact-Driven Associate Director, Leadership Annual Giving

College of the Holy Cross; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA seeks an Assistant/Associate Director to lead Leadership Annual Giving programs and strengthen donor relationships across the Advancement team.

Reporting to the Director of Leadership Annual Giving, the role partners with Marketing, Alumni Relations, and Major Gifts to design multi-channel campaigns, recognize donors, and ensure fundraising priorities advance the College's mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 1–3 years of professional fundraising/advancement experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse constituencies.
• Strong organizational skills; able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to analyze information, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality.
• Willingness to travel and work evenings/weekends for donor visits and events.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement leadership annual giving strategies to increase donor participation.
• Coordinate messaging, campaign timelines, and communication strategies with Marketing & Communications.
• Manage integrated multi-channel fundraising campaigns across teams.
• Plan annual giving initiatives including Giving Day, year-end campaigns, parent giving, leadership societies, targeted donor outreach to $2,500+.
• Collaborate with Class Engagement on engagement with young alumni.
• Monitor fund and donor engagement metrics; provide recommendations.
• Refine donor recognition programs and benefits to improve engagement.
• Ensure accurate donor segmentation, gift processing, reporting, and campaign tracking with Advancement Services.
• Stay informed on trends in annual giving and digital philanthropy; propose innovative strategies.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship management

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Confidentiality

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA seeks an Assistant/Associate Director to lead Leadership Annual Giving programs and strengthen donor relationships across the Advancement team.

Reporting to the Director of Leadership Annual Giving, the role partners with Marketing, Alumni Relations, and Major Gifts to design multi-channel campaigns, recognize donors, and ensure fundraising priorities advance the College's mission.