Senior Director, Advancement Campaign and Principal Gift Operations
Company: Auburn University
Location: Auburn
Posted on: April 8, 2025
Job Description:
Senior Director, Advancement Campaign and Principal Gift
OperationsAuburn Advancement is excited to begin the search for a
Senior Director of Advancement Campaign and Principal Gift
Operations to join our philanthropy team! In this position, you
will oversee the strategy, execution, and success of our
comprehensive fundraising campaigns and principal gift
operations.What You'll Do:
- Operational Excellence: Manages campaign timelines, committees,
and events to ensure seamless execution and exceptional donor
experiences. Analyze campaign performance, provide actionable
insights, and adapt strategies to consistently exceed targets.
- Collaborating Engagement: Build and nurture strong partnerships
across university leadership, faculty, and volunteers to unify
efforts and achieve campaign goals.
- Strategic Leadership: Oversee the design and execution of a
multi-year comprehensive fundraising campaign that aligns with
Auburn's strategic vision. Partner with senior leaders across
Advancement and the University to establish and refine long-term
campaign strategies.
- Champion Philanthropy: Drive the strategic alignment of
campaign priorities in partnership with Advancement leadership,
ensuring every gift contributes to meaningful, long-term impact.
Foster trust and engagement with donors by delivering personalized,
high-level stewardship that celebrates their commitment to Auburn's
future.Why You'll Love It Here:
- Impactful Work: Your efforts will directly contribute to the
growth and success of Auburn University and its priorities.
- Collaborative Environment: Join a team of dedicated
professionals who are committed to making a difference.
- Purpose Driven Work: Align your passion and fulfillment to your
work, where you're trusted to reach your full potential and achieve
your pinnacle career experience.
- Culture by Design: Thrive in a culture that champions respect,
accountability, and professional development.Now is the perfect
time to join Auburn Advancement, a dynamic team encompassing
Operations and Strategy, Culture and Talent, Engagement,
Philanthropy, and Communications. Under the visionary leadership of
Senior Vice President Rob Wellbaum - a seasoned and respected
advancement professional - our organization is set to revolutionize
the future of Advancement.Essential Functions
- Collaborate with Advancement Senior Leadership and university
leaders to refine and implement long-term campaign strategies
aligned with Auburn's Grounded and Groundbreaking strategic
plan.
- Manage principal gift operations, including high-level prospect
identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of
donors capable of transformative contributions.
- Partner with deans, faculty, volunteers, and frontline
fundraising teams to align campaign objectives across university
departments.
- Collaborate with the Associate Vice President of Philanthropy
and Senior Vice President of Advancement to manage campaign
planning and volunteer leadership activities.
- Work with Advancement Events and other teams to orchestrate
impactful campaign events and meetings.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to develop dynamic campaign
messaging and donor collateral that inspires action.
- Design creative, individualized engagement and solicitation
strategies for principal gift donors in partnership with the
Advancement team.
- Proactively assess changes in donor privacy, tax, and
non-profit regulations to ensure Auburn's operations stay ahead of
trends and legal updates.Production:
- Achieve campaign and fundraising goals by analyzing metrics,
updating leadership on progress, and adapting strategies to stay
ahead of the curve.
- Oversee campaign timelines, committee coordination, and
detailed execution of Auburn's comprehensive fundraising
campaign.This role requires frequent travelWhy Work at Auburn?
- Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research,
instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students,
our communities, and the world.
- Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our
strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top
employer in higher education.
- We're Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits,
educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life
balance.
- Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern
charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access
to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
- A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an
environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed,
valued, respected, and engaged.Ready to lead and shape the future
of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!Minimum Qualifications:
- 10 years of experience in Advancement, with a focus on
fundraising, campaign planning and/or principal gifts.Salary Range:
$105,060 - $199,610Job Category: Auburn AdvancementWorking Hours:
Monday - Friday: 7:45am - 4:45pm - may occasionally work nights and
weekends.Location: Auburn, AlabamaEqual Opportunity Compliance
Statement: It is our policy to provide equal employment and
education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race,
color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected
veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification
protected by applicable law. The Office of Equal Opportunity
Compliance (EOC) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable
working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn
University community. Please visit their website to learn more.
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