Indiana Wesleyan University · 2 weeks ago
Director of Annual Giving
Indiana, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
3+ years expIndiana Wesleyan University is a Christ-centered academic community committed to changing the world by developing students in character, scholarship, and leadership. The Director of Annual Giving will direct and manage donor engagement efforts to increase donor participation and revenue, while collaborating with colleagues to promote a culture of philanthropy and enhance donor relationships.
Higher Education
Hiring Manager
James Smith, Ph.D.
Responsibilities
Develop short- and long-range annual giving plans , setting goals and objectives in alignment with the University’s Strategic Plan to steadily improve revenue, donor acquisition, alumni participation, and donor retention. Conduct ongoing evaluations, identifying and recommending adjustments to enhance these results
Oversee the creation and implementation of all annual giving appeals , supervising the development, production, and distribution of related materials
Design and lead a comprehensive, multi-channel annual giving program utilizing direct mail, phone, reunion giving, parent giving, giving days, phonathon-style initiatives, and web-based engagement
Guide segmentation, messaging, and stewardship strategies to strengthen donor retention, encourage re-engagement, and drive upgrades in giving levels
Promote a culture of philanthropy by engaging staff, faculty, students, and alumni in giving initiatives and donor education
Collaborate with Advancement colleagues to communicate compelling donor engagement stories that highlight the role of alumni, parents, and grandparents in supporting IWU students
Develop and execute strategies to drive participation and broaden support , including giving society membership growth and faculty, staff, and employee giving
Collaborate with the Development team to support pipeline building and identify major gift prospects for referral and cultivation. May assume responsibility for a portfolio of up to 30 leadership-level annual donors, depending on program needs
May assume responsibility for overseeing support staff as the program expands and operational needs increase
Manage a reporting system that provides regular analysis of annual giving effectiveness on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
Ensure timely, personalized donor acknowledgment and annual giving stewardship processes
Maintain accurate donor records and prospect activity within the University’s CRM system
Serve as an IWU ambassador with a high level of integrity, authenticity, and confidentiality; maintain a positive image with constituents and the university community while demonstrating a lifestyle consistent with the values and ethos of IWU
Manage the Annual Giving budget
Complete other tasks as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of three years of Annual Giving or equivalent marketing experience
Principles of fundraising, donor acquisition, and donor retention
Annual giving strategies, including campaign planning and fundraising event management
Donor communications, stewardship, and constituent engagement practices
Data analytics and fundraising metrics
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to build and sustain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Ownership mentality with the ability to work independently and see tasks through to completion
Capacity to prioritize and manage multiple projects with competing deadlines
Strategic thinking, problem-solving ability, and keen attention to detail
Familiarity with data analytics and fundraising metrics
Availability to attend evening and weekend events
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Company
Indiana Wesleyan University
Indiana Wesleyan University is a school in Marion.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.36MKey Investors
National Science Foundation
2025-08-07Grant
2024-04-22Grant· $0.36M
Leadership Team
Brandon Charlton
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Nancy Schoonmaker
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