Assistant Director, Engagement and Annual Giving

Assistant Director, Engagement and Annual Giving

In surveying the grounds of what is now Wittenberg University, the Rev. Ezra Keller, the college's first president and founder, remarked: "This is a lovely spot for a literary institution." Today, that lovely spot encompasses more than 100 acres of rolling hills and hollows in southwestern Ohio, with architecturally distinctive structures that embrace Wittenberg's past and provide a beautiful backdrop to the teaching excellence and Lutheran‑affiliated learning environment that has defined Wittenberg University since its founding in 1845.

Nationally recognized for accessible professors, engaging classroom experiences, service opportunities, and valued athletics traditions, Wittenberg is home to 1,500 students, 60 majors, minors and special programs, three graduate programs, and 25 varsity sports.

The Assistant Director of Engagement and Annual Giving will drive and support key programs within the Office of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement (PAE) to reach the University's goals. They will support programs that create meaningful connection points between alumni and friends through their shared experiences as Wittenberg Tigers. These programs will help bridge key affinity areas as well as alumni targeted in specific class years.

Goals of the work are designed to increase alumni connections to the University leading to increased philanthropic participation.

• Partner with the Director of Alumni Programs to ignite meaningful relationships through outreach, communications and engagement opportunities encouraging lifelong involvement.
• Support strategies of Wittenberg University's alumni chapters, affinity groups, and class reunion initiatives both on campus (Homecoming) and regional events.
• Partner with campus stakeholders to ensure chapter, affinity, and reunion engagement is inclusive, mission‑centered, and aligned with University values.
• Assist in planning and executing alumni events both on and off campus, including outbound communication, awareness, and day‑of logistics and execution.

• Assist the Senior Director of Annual Giving and Constituent Communications in annual giving outreach and stewardship efforts by creating ways to recognize and appreciate select groups of donors to the University.
• Partner with the Senior Director of Annual Giving and Constituent Communications in engaging with alumni and donors to drive fundraising within reunion, affinity, and regional groups.
• Partner with campus stakeholders to drive engagement in key fundraising efforts throughout the year, including but not limited to Homecoming, Reunion Giving, Week for Witt, and Commit to Witt events.

• Identify, recruit and support alumni volunteers to serve as leaders for regional chapters, class reunions, and specific affinity networks.
• Provide tools, guidance, and communication support to volunteers for successful volunteer engagement and collaboration.
• Track and report on volunteer activity, impact, and leadership development opportunities to determine success and areas where engagement can grow.

• Partner directly with the Office of University Communications executing strategies for digital outreach of PAE stories and key messaging.
• Assist team in scheduling and posting social media, understanding digital media calendars across university social media platforms, tracking outreach, cadence, and impact of curated content.
• Measure and report on the effectiveness of digital campaigns and platforms, using data to inform future outreach efforts.

• Demonstrate a commitment to a collegial and inclusive work environment in all aspects of the position.
• Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality regarding donor, staff, and institutional information; adhere to PCI compliance and IRS gift acceptance guidelines.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree required; experience in donor engagement, volunteer management, and/or digital marketing preferred.
• Strong…