Director of Annual Giving

Title: Director of Annual Giving

Position Type: Staff Full-Time

Days Per Week: Monday - Friday

Hours Per Week: 40

VP Area: University Advancement

Department: University Advancement

The Director of Annual Giving leads a team dedicated to reaching Elon University’s annual fundraising and participation goals. The person in this position is expected to be a leader within the University Advancement Division and play a vital role in helping to build a positive and productive work culture focused on results. As outlined in Boldly Elon, the university’s strategic plan, the Director will work in collaboration with the Office of Alumni Engagement and other offices across campus to engage alumni of all ages and stages while building a vibrant alumni network that benefits both students and alumni, fostering a culture of philanthropy and supporting efforts to increase alumni giving participation.

The Director will provide day‑to‑day leadership and oversight to growing programs that engage alumni, parents, grandparents and friends of the University, and encourage their financial support of the institution at all levels.

As an Elon University employee, you’ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best‑run universities in the nation, Elon’s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.

Elon University’s home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you’ll find boundless opportunities for family‑friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities.

Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation’s premier travel destinations.

• 28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.
• Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses.
• Tuition remission for approved graduate‑level courses after 12 months of employment.
• Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.
• Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.
• Free use of campus fitness facilities.
• Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.
• Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service; eligibility for participation in the Tuition Exchange program begins after two years of employment.
• Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members as an equal opportunity employer.

Bachelor’s degree in communications, sales, business, etc. with minimum 5 years of experience with the following relevant work experience: 5‑7 years of professional experience in higher education or nonprofit fundraising or a combination of education and experience in sales, volunteer management, recruiting, marketing, or development; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Master’s degree in communications, business or higher education.

• Fundraising
  • Develops, maintains, and executes Elon's multi‑channel annual giving plan and deploys marketing materials and strategies to execute a best‑in‑class program to achieve growing results for dollars and donors year after year.
  • Oversee and direct a comprehensive solicitation calendar and develops segmentation strategies in conjunction with colleagues across University Advancement.
  • Liaises with various professional schools, centers, Divisions (e.g. Athletics), boards and councils…