Senior Director of Annual Giving
About The Position
Baylor University is seeking a Senior Director of Annual Giving to provide strategic leadership for Baylor’s comprehensive annual giving program serving the entire university. This role is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating an omni-channel annual giving strategy that increases donor participation, retention, and annual revenue while strengthening donor loyalty and trust. The Senior Director manages the annual giving budget, leads and develops a high-performing team, and works in close partnership with campus and Advancement colleagues (including unit marketing professionals, Student Life teams, and other school/unit leaders) to execute coordinated fundraising aligned to Baylor’s priorities.
Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree and seven years of relevant work experience are required.
- All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Nice To Haves
- A Master’s degree is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Leads Baylor’s comprehensive annual giving strategy by planning, implementing, and evaluating a university-wide program that advances institutional priorities and delivers measurable growth in participation, retention, and revenue
- Directs multi-channel annual giving initiatives (digital, email, direct mail, giving day/campaign moments, and other solicitation strategies as appropriate), ensuring compelling, segmented messaging and disciplined execution across the annual calendar
- Serve as a strategic campus partner and convener for unit leaders, unit marketing professionals, Student Life, and Advancement colleagues—aligning goals, coordinating plans, and supporting unit-based annual giving priorities within a unified Baylor approach
- Manage the program budget as well as lead a high-performing team by setting expectations, coaching performance, managing workflows, and building capacity to deliver excellent strategy and service
- Own program measurement and reporting by establishing KPIs, leveraging data/CRM insights, and providing clear performance updates and recommendations to Advancement leadership and unit partners
- Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission
- Ability to comply with university policies
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision insurance
- generous time off
- tuition remission
- outstanding automatic retirement contributions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
