Associate Director of Annual Giving

MUSC (Med. Univ of South Carolina) • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The Associate Director of Annual Giving plays a critical role in the success of the MUSC Foundation fundraising efforts by managing the day-to-day programming and execution of alumni solicitation strategies for all MUSC colleges. Additionally, this position leads the planning and implementation of the institution's annual Employee Giving Program, fostering a culture of philanthropy among faculty and staff and is responsible for raising $250,000 annually.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or CFRE certification a plus.
• 3-5 years of experience in annual giving, employee engagement, or related fundraising roles.
• Experience working in higher education or healthcare-related institutions preferred.
• Strong project management, communication, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with fundraising databases (e.g., Raiser's Edge, Salesforce) and digital marketing tools.

Nice To Haves

• advanced degree or CFRE certification
• Experience working in higher education or healthcare-related institutions

Responsibilities

• Alumni Giving Campaigns: Plan, execute, and analyze annual giving campaigns targeting alumni from six distinct medical professional colleges. Coordinate direct mail, email, phone, giving day and digital outreach strategies to maximize donor participation and revenue. Collaborate with college-specific liaisons and vendor partners to tailor messaging and segmentation strategies. Serve as the primary liaison between the central Annual Giving team and the six medical colleges. Partner with communications, alumni relations, donor relations and college development officers to ensure cohesive messaging and branding.
• Employee Giving Campaign: Lead the strategy, planning, and execution of the annual Employee Giving Campaign. Partner with HR, internal communications, and department leaders to promote participation and engagement. Develop campaign materials, coordinate events, and track participation metrics.
• Data & Reporting: Work with Advancement Services to ensure accurate alumni and employee data and segmentation. Monitor campaign performance and provide regular reports on key metrics such as participation rates, donor retention, and revenue.
• Project Management: Manage timelines, budgets, and vendor relationships related to annual giving campaigns. Ensure all campaigns are executed on time and within budget. Maintain and monitor all office email inboxes to ensure timely responses, proper routing of inquiries, and consistent communication across project stakeholders.
• Donor Stewardship & Engagement: Support stewardship efforts for annual donors, including thank-you communications and impact reporting. Assist in developing strategies to move annual donors into leadership giving pipelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees