Senior Director, Digital Fundraising Strategy & Growth

EAB; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 115,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) matching

Paid parental leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

EAB is seeking a Senior Director of Digital Fundraising Strategy to partner with business development teams as the organization’s subject‑matter expert in digital fundraising and Advancement marketing. The role focuses on capital and comprehensive campaigns, donor engagement, and differentiated digital strategies.

The position serves as a pre‑sales and strategy adviser across analytics, creative, and delivery teams, aiming to strengthen partnerships and market leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• 3+ years advising higher education Advancement organizations with digital engagement experience.
• Strong knowledge of digital fundraising, paid media, and campaign communications.
• Excellent executive communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the strategic digital fundraising advisor to business development teams, shaping pursuit strategy and differentiated solutions.
• Act as subject‑matter expert in digital fundraising, constituent engagement, and higher education Advancement during partner conversations.
• Translate institutional goals and campaign priorities into differentiated digital marketing recommendations.
• Participate in discovery sessions, proposal development, and executive presentations for partners.
• Develop strategic recommendations using market research, institutional data, and campaign performance.
• Collaborate with analytics, creative, and strategy teams to ensure feasible solutions.
• Advise on budgets, timing, and outcomes for campaigns and donor journeys.
• Define and evolve EAB's point of view on digital fundraising and capital campaigns.
• Represent EAB at industry events and develop executive thought leadership.

Skills

Digital fundraising

Advancement marketing

Strategy development

Executive communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Thought leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Advanced degree in related field

Job description

EAB is seeking a Senior Director of Digital Fundraising Strategy to partner with business development teams as the organization’s subject‑matter expert in digital fundraising and Advancement marketing. The role focuses on capital and comprehensive campaigns, donor engagement, and differentiated digital strategies.

The position serves as a pre‑sales and strategy adviser across analytics, creative, and delivery teams, aiming to strengthen partnerships and market leadership.