Strategic Director of Annual Giving & Alumni Impact

Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Prescription coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Life & disability insurance

Transit pass

Job summary

The Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University seeks a Director of Annual Giving to lead the annual giving program, oversee staff, and align fundraising with university goals. You will manage a comprehensive solicitation plan and collaborate with faculty and alumni to strengthen donor engagement.

Ideal candidates bring 5–8 years of higher education fundraising experience, strong data analytics, and proven leadership in donor relations and strategic planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 5–8 years in higher education fundraising.
• Experience leading annual giving strategies and campaigns.
• Ability to manage staff, budgets, and fundraising programs.
• Strong data-driven approach with reporting and analytics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for diverse donors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the annual giving program strategy and staffing.
• Manage communications plan across mail, email, web, social media.
• Grow donor participation and current-use dollars through campaigns.
• Produce fundraising reports and market performance analyses.
• Coordinate with university leadership and volunteers for solicitations.

Skills

Donor relations

Strategic planning

Team management

Data analytics

Communications

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Salesforce

Raiser’s Edge

CRM systems

Job description

The Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University seeks a Director of Annual Giving to lead the annual giving program, oversee staff, and align fundraising with university goals. You will manage a comprehensive solicitation plan and collaborate with faculty and alumni to strengthen donor engagement.

Ideal candidates bring 5–8 years of higher education fundraising experience, strong data analytics, and proven leadership in donor relations and strategic planning.