Director of Development and Philanthropy

Talladega College • Talladega, AL

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About The Position

The Director of Development and Philanthropy serves as the senior operational fundraising leader within the Office of Institutional Advancement at Talladega College. Reporting directly to the Vice President for Institutional Advancement, the Director is responsible for leading the daily execution of the College’s fundraising and donor engagement programs, ensuring strong systems, consistent performance, and measurable outcomes across all areas of development. The Director provides hands-on leadership in implementing the College’s philanthropic initiatives—including major gifts, annual giving, planned giving, corporate and foundation relations, donor stewardship, and campaign operations—while maintaining alignment with the strategic priorities established by the Vice President for Institutional Advancement. This position plays a critical role in strengthening fundraising infrastructure, enhancing donor engagement, expanding philanthropic support, and advancing the mission and long-term sustainability of the College.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in fundraising, development operations, philanthropy, or advancement leadership.
• Demonstrated success in donor cultivation, fundraising strategy implementation, and meeting development goals.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with institutional leadership, volunteers, and external stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in fundraising, donor relations, advancement operations, and project management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with fundraising CRM systems such as Raiser’s Edge/NXT.
• Commitment to the mission and advancement priorities of Talladega College.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience supervising staff, managing projects, and coordinating advancement initiatives preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement fundraising strategies and advancement initiatives to achieve annual and campaign goals.
• Oversee development operations, donor engagement efforts, and fundraising activities to ensure alignment with institutional priorities and best practices.
• Support comprehensive campaigns, philanthropic initiatives, and donor cultivation strategies.
• Manage and grow a portfolio of major, leadership, and prospective donors through cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Provide oversight for annual giving, planned giving, corporate and foundation relations, donor recognition, and engagement activities.
• Collaborate with campus leadership to develop funding priorities, sponsorship opportunities, and donor investment proposals.
• Work closely with the Vice President for Institutional Advancement and campus partners to align fundraising, communications, alumni engagement, and institutional priorities.
• Serve as a liaison with campus departments, volunteer leadership groups, campaign committees, and advisory councils.
• Foster a collaborative and donor-centered culture within the Office of Institutional Advancement.
• Monitor fundraising performance, donor engagement metrics, and advancement reporting.
• Ensure accurate gift processing, donor documentation, reconciliation, and compliance with institutional policies, IRS regulations, and CASE standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Vice President for Institutional Advancement.

What This Job Offers

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