Job Description

At a glance

Another Source is excited to partner with the University of Puget Sound on a search for a Director of Annual Giving in Tacoma, Washington

If you've mastered annual giving and are ready to lead your own program, this role offers the autonomy, visibility, and resources to make a lasting impact. You'll have the opportunity to shape the strategy and direction of a comprehensive annual giving program, lead a talented team, and grow a $2M+ fundraising program at a nationally recognized liberal arts university.

The Director of Annual Giving is a key leader within University Relations, responsible for advancing the University's culture of philanthropy through leadership giving, multi-channel fundraising, volunteer engagement, and donor stewardship.

What you'll be doing

University of Puget Sound - Director of Annual Giving – External Job Posting

Another Source’s client, the University of Puget Sound, is recruiting a Director of Annual Giving to join their team in Tacoma, Washington.

This is a hybrid opportunity, with the ability to work remotely up to two days per week after six months of employment.

Relocation assistance is available.

Here’s a little about the University of Puget Sound:

Located in Tacoma, Washington, the University of Puget Sound is a nationally recognized liberal arts university known for its rigorous academics, close-knit community, and commitment to developing thoughtful, engaged leaders. With a network of more than 50,000 alumni and supporters, Puget Sound fosters a culture where philanthropy plays a vital role in expanding opportunities for students and strengthening the university's long-term impact. As the university continues to advance its fundraising priorities, the Annual Giving program serves as a critical engine for unrestricted support, engaging alumni, parents, faculty, staff, students, and friends through meaningful philanthropic experiences that fuel Puget Sound's mission.

About this role:

This is an exceptional opportunity for an annual giving professional who is passionate about building programs, inspiring donors, and leading strategy. If you have a passion for annual giving and are ready to truly 'run your own shop,' this role offers the autonomy to shape the future of the University's annual giving efforts while leading a talented team and collaborating with senior advancement leaders. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Constituent Relations, you'll oversee a comprehensive annual giving program that raises more than $2 million annually through leadership giving, multi-channel fundraising, volunteer engagement, digital campaigns, giving days, reunion giving, and more. You'll also serve as a visible leader within University Relations, helping cultivate a culture of philanthropy across campus and throughout the Puget Sound community.

How you will spend your time

• Lead and execute a comprehensive annual giving strategy that achieves fundraising and donor participation goals for the Puget Sound Fund.
• Manage and grow a $2M+ unrestricted annual giving program through integrated, multi-channel fundraising strategies.
• Cultivate and solicit leadership annual gifts while managing a personal portfolio of donors capable of making gifts from $1,000 to $50,000+.
• Expand leadership giving participation and strengthen the President's Leadership Society in partnership with advancement colleagues.
• Direct signature fundraising initiatives, including the Logger Day Challenge, reunion giving, and other annual campaigns.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing team consisting of an Assistant Director, Leadership Gift Officer, Office Manager, and student staff.
• Oversee volunteer engagement strategies.
• Partner across University Relations and develop data-informed fundraising strategies using Raiser's Edge NXT.
• Manage annual giving budgets and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Three or more years of experience leading or overseeing a fundraising program.
• Demonstrated success developing and executing annual fundraising strategies.
• Proven experience soliciting gifts through face-to-face donor cultivation.
• Experience leading volunteers and high-performing teams.
• Excellent organizational, project management, communication, and analytical skills.
• Experience with fundraising databases; Raiser's Edge NXT preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $88,000 - $96,000.

The University of Puget Sound offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, generous paid time off, tuition remission and education benefits for employees and eligible dependents, wellness resources, and professional development opportunities—all within a collaborative liberal arts environment committed to employee well-being and work-life balance.

University Diversity Statement

We Acknowledge The richness of commonalities and differences we share as a University community; the intrinsic worth of all who work and study here; and that education is enhanced by investigation of and reflection upon multiple perspectives. We Aspire To create respect for and appreciation of all persons as a key characteristic of our campus community; to increase the diversity of all parts of our University community through commitment to diversity in our recruitment and retention efforts; and to foster a spirit of openness to active engagement among all members of our campus community. We Act To achieve an environment that welcomes and supports diversity; to ensure full educational opportunity for all who teach and learn here; and to prepare effective citizen-leaders for a pluralistic world.

Another Source works with their clients, on a retained project basis. We are committed to building inclusive candidate pools as we partner with hiring teams. As you read through the job posting and review the list of qualifications (required and/or preferred), please do not self-select out if you feel you do not meet every qualification. No one is 100% qualified. We encourage you to apply and share your story with us.

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