Sr. Director Of Digital Innovation & Strategy

University of Oklahoma Foundation • Norman, OK

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About The Position

The Senior Director of Digital Innovation and Strategy is a strategic leader responsible for advancing the OU Foundation’s digital capabilities and developing innovative strategies that strengthen engagement, philanthropy, and the overall donor experience in support of the University of Oklahoma. The role helps define how the Foundation uses digital experiences, data, artificial intelligence, automation, technology, and emerging channels to connect alumni, donors, friends, and partners with the people, programs, and priorities they care about most.

Working at the intersection of advancement strategy, technology, data, communications, marketing, and philanthropy, the Senior Director identifies opportunities to modernize the Foundation’s digital ecosystem, improve constituent engagement, increase fundraising effectiveness, and create scalable solutions that support the university’s mission. The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking strategist who understands both the possibilities of emerging technology and the importance of relationships in philanthropy. They can propose and adopt a vision, build a business case, lead cross-functional teams, test ideas, and turn successful innovations into sustainable organizational capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, technology, information systems, digital strategy, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of progressive experience in digital strategy, digital transformation, innovation, marketing technology, product management, advancement, fundraising, nonprofit technology, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing digital strategies that produce measurable organizational outcomes.
• Experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives involving technology, marketing, communications, data, or customer/constituent experience.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in higher education advancement, fundraising, philanthropy, or nonprofit work.
• Experience with advancement CRM systems, such as Salesforce, and fundraising technology ecosystems.
• Experience developing digital fundraising or donor engagement strategies.
• Experience implementing AI or generative AI solutions in an organizational setting.
• Experience with marketing automation, personalization, customer/constituent data platforms, or digital experience platforms.
• Experience managing external technology vendors and strategic partners.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Advance the OU Foundation’s digital capabilities and develop strategies that strengthen engagement, philanthropy, and the donor experience.
• Help define how the Foundation uses digital experiences, data, artificial intelligence, automation, technology, and emerging channels to connect constituents with relevant people, programs, and priorities.
• Identify opportunities to modernize the Foundation’s digital ecosystem, improve constituent engagement, increase fundraising effectiveness, and create scalable solutions.
• Build business cases, lead cross-functional teams, test ideas, and turn successful innovations into sustainable organizational capabilities.

What This Job Offers

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