Strategic Leader, Advancement Communications

Caltech; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltech seeks an Executive Director of Advancement Communications to lead strategy, planning and execution of all marketing and communications for Advancement and Alumni Relations. You will shape philanthropic messaging, donor storytelling, and multichannel campaigns to broaden support for Caltech’s teaching and research mission.

You will manage a small team, guide external partners, and ensure consistent voice and branding across digital, print, and media.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience with seven or more years in marketing or communications.
• Experience leading fundraising communications, marketing, and creative services teams.
• Experience creating audience-centric materials and familiarity with brand development and digital communications.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor philanthropy-related communications and digital marketing plans to drive engagement and support fundraising.
• Lead and mentor a team of two professionals delivering gift announcements, impact stories, social posts, newsletters and proposals.
• Ensure branding guidelines are followed and manage external partners such as writers, designers, and firms.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to shape strategic initiatives and communications for Caltech's mission.
• Oversee production of proposals, case statements, and donor communications across channels.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic comms

Fundraising comms

Team mentoring

Budget management

Branding

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Caltech seeks an Executive Director of Advancement Communications to lead strategy, planning and execution of all marketing and communications for Advancement and Alumni Relations. You will shape philanthropic messaging, donor storytelling, and multichannel campaigns to broaden support for Caltech’s teaching and research mission.

You will manage a small team, guide external partners, and ensure consistent voice and branding across digital, print, and media.