Responsibilities

• Serving as CMU’s lead strategist for annual giving, creating a university-wide vision that encompasses direct marketing, digital engagement, and high-velocity donor qualification.
• Championing and supporting AI-powered tools, modern technology and data analytics to develop and execute comprehensive, data informed strategies for annual giving that increase donor acquisition, retention, upgrade rates and annual giving revenue.
• Monitoring industry best practices, trends, issues and technologies, and evaluate existing programs and processes for potential efficiencies using technology, artificial intelligence and other emerging trends.
• Overseeing the execution of university-wide annual giving campaigns, including Giving Tuesday, reunion giving, and integrated solicitations via mail, email, social, phone, video, and text.
• Providing strategic direction, enhancement and day-to-day oversight for the digital leadership annual giving program with a focus on one-to-one digital donor engagement, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Providing supervision and mentorship to a large team of diverse annual giving professionals.
• Developing and maintaining KPIs and performance dashboards for the annual giving program aligned with the broader advancement goals.
• Developing shared performance metrics and integrated strategies with Development to bridge annual giving and major giving efforts.
• Serving as a mentor and advisor to colleagues across campus with annual giving responsibilities, fostering a collaborative and innovative culture.
• Promoting professional growth and shared learning through performance coaching and skill-building.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required (master’s degree preferred)
• 15 years of relevant work experience required
• Budgeting and resource allocation experience required
• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered
• Successful background check
• Valid state driver's license. Must complete a driver's license verification on an annual basis and complete the National Safety Council's Defensive Driving training program once every three years.

Preferred

• Master’s degree preferred

Benefits

• Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions.
• Unlock your potential with tuition benefits , take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays , and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance.
• Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access , and much more!
• For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our Benefits page .