Associate Director, Digital Philanthropy

Temple University • Philadelphia, PA

8d • $60,000 - $65,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Temple University's Institutional Advancement Department is searching for an Associate Director, Digital Philanthropy! Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following: A hybrid work schedule Full medical, dental, vision coverage Paid time off 12 Paid Holidays Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE A generous retirement plan and so much more! Salary Range: $60,000 - $65,000 A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant’s education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source.

Position Summary
At Temple University Institutional Advancement, we believe philanthropy is a powerful force for expanding opportunity, advancing discovery, and transforming lives. We are committed to fostering a workplace that values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, recognizing that a broad range of perspectives strengthens our ability to engage alumni, donors, and community partners in meaningful ways. As Temple embarks on a historic $1.5 billion comprehensive campaign in support of the university's Forward with Purpose strategic plan, we seek talented professionals who are passionate about higher education, relationship-building, and advancing a culture of philanthropy. We welcome candidates who will contribute to an inclusive, collaborative, and mission-driven environment where all employees are empowered to thrive and make a lasting impact on the future of Temple University.
The Associate Director of Digital Philanthropy supports the advancement of Temple University's philanthropic goals by developing, implementing, and optimizing digital fundraising strategies that increase donor participation and retention, strengthen engagement, and build a pipeline for future philanthropic support. Reporting to the Executive Director, Advancement Communications, this position manages key digital philanthropy initiatives, including multi-channel fundraising campaigns, digital donor journeys, Giving Days, crowdfunding, peer-to-peer fundraising, and emerging digital engagement strategies. The Associate Director will leverage data, analytics, technology, and industry best practices to create meaningful donor experiences and enhance the effectiveness of Temple's annual giving and broader philanthropic efforts. This position will also serve as a key partner in advancing digital fundraising innovation, including autonomous fundraising initiatives, AI-enabled engagement tools, and other emerging technologies that expand the university's ability to engage constituents at scale. Working collaboratively across Institutional Advancement, the Associate Director will play a critical role in advancing Temple University's philanthropic goals by developing innovative, scalable fundraising strategies that engage donors where they are, deepen connections to the university, and create pathways to lifelong philanthropy. This position will help shape the future of annual giving and digital engagement while ensuring Temple remains at the forefront of innovation in advancement. Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 4 years of directly related experience in higher education advancement or nonprofit fundraising.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Strong skills in campaign design, execution and measurement.
• Strong data and analytical skills in order to perform data pulls, data segmentation, as well as for budgeting, cost effectiveness, and reporting.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with vendors, internal customers, and the general public.
• Strong written communication skills with ability to produce error-free communications.
• Strong time management, organizational and planning skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong creative problem-solving skills with the ability to be resourceful, proactive, and seek assistance as needed.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated experience managing fundraising vendors and external partners.
• Experience with CRM platforms, fundraising analytics, and marketing automation tools.
• This position requires the following background checks: Cash Handling and Personally Identifiable Information background check.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with crowdfunding, peer to peer fundraising, and emerging fundraising technologies.
• Knowledge of AI-enabled fundraising and constituent engagement technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and optimizes digital fundraising strategies that increase donor participation and retention, strengthen engagement, and build a pipeline for future philanthropic support.
• Manages key digital philanthropy initiatives, including multi-channel fundraising campaigns, digital donor journeys, Giving Days, crowdfunding, peer-to-peer fundraising, and emerging digital engagement strategies.
• Leverages data, analytics, technology, and industry best practices to create meaningful donor experiences and enhance the effectiveness of Temple's annual giving and broader philanthropic efforts.
• Serves as a key partner in advancing digital fundraising innovation, including autonomous fundraising initiatives, AI-enabled engagement tools, and other emerging technologies that expand the university's ability to engage constituents at scale.
• Develops innovative, scalable fundraising strategies that engage donors where they are, deepen connections to the university, and create pathways to lifelong philanthropy.
• Helps shape the future of annual giving and digital engagement while ensuring Temple remains at the forefront of innovation in advancement.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• A hybrid work schedule
• Full medical, dental, vision coverage
• Paid time off
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
• A generous retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level