Job no: 495741
Work type: Full-time
Campus: Mount Carmel - Hamden, CT
Categories: Staff
Quinnipiac University seeks a dynamic Director of Annual Giving to spearhead the creation, implementation, and assessment of a holistic Annual Giving initiative for alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff, and friends. Aligned with our strategic plan, "The University of The Future," and fundraising priorities, this individual will drive efforts to enhance alumni engagement, elevate leadership Annual Giving, cultivate President’s Club level donors, and bolster donor retention. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, collaborative with a penchant for data-driven decision-making and a keen focus on achieving goals.
Reporting to the AVP for Development and Alumni Affairs, the Director of Annual Giving will oversee professional staff and student employees and will work closely with the Alumni Affairs team to ensure alignment with all alumni engagement programs, activities and strategies. The candidate will serve as a partner to coordinate the integration of unit-based appeals and be responsible for the execution of solicitations at the Annual Giving level.
About Quinnipiac:Quinnipiac University is a private, coeducational institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university currently has an enrollment of 9,000 students in more than 130 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Education, Computing, and Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and the College of Arts and Sciences. Our 21 Division I teams have achieved remarkable success, boasting multiple conference titles. This includes a 2023 NCAA National Championship win in ice hockey, a three-time defending national champion women's rugby team, and a trip to the Sweet 16 for our women's basketball team. The Quinnipiac University Poll is nationally recognized as a leader in public opinion research, and the university is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review's "The Best 388 Colleges." The university is in the midst of program expansion and renewal for both traditional and adult learners, attraction of diverse communities, development of innovative corporate partnerships, and construction of an ambitious set of capital projects. For more information, please visit qu.edu. Connect with Quinnipiac on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and X.Responsibilities:- Bachelor's degree required
- Master's degree preferred
TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted electronically and include a resume, cover letter addressing how your experience supports the requirements of this position and Quinnipiac' commitment to diversity and inclusion, and contact information for three references on the application form.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes tuition remission and a culture that is inclusive and driven by excellence.
Quinnipiac University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Note to Faculty/Staff Applicants Only:If a final candidate is a current or previous Quinnipiac employee, the hiring manager must obtain a reference check from the candidate’s current or former manager before making an offer of employment. If the candidate's current or most-recent Quinnipiac supervisor is unavailable, the hiring manager should contact Talent Acquisition for assistance in determining the appropriate alternate contact:
Advertised: April 11, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled