Associate Director of Annual Giving

Job Description Summary

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.

Entity

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC002075 UMA OTHR PAY MUSC Foundation CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-29

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

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.

Key Responsibilities:

(30%) 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.

(30%) 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.

(20%) 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.

 

(15%) 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.

(5%) 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.

Qualifications:

• 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.

Additional Job Description

Education: Bachelors Degree or equivalent Work Experience: 4-6 years

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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