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Annual giving officer jobs are open across higher education, healthcare, arts organizations, and nonprofits, from entry-level to director, with specializations in donor relations, direct mail campaigns, and digital fundraising. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Phillips Academy is seeking an Assistant Director of Annual Giving. The Assistant Director, under the supervision of the Senior Associate Director, Annual Giving, Class Fundraising, is charged with developing a robust culture of philanthropy amongst a portfolio of classes, including up to four reunions and surrounding classes. This position is focused on volunteer management, leadership annual giving, and will focus on annually meeting Non Sibi Circle and participation goals reflective of class capacity and reunion cycles.
Minimum Job Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Three to five years experience working in a fast-paced institution/professional setting.
- Experience in nonprofit/education fundraising preferred, specifically volunteer management related.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Essential Functions/Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop volunteer network of class agents in support of assigned reunions and classes, with special attention paid to classes celebrating a reunion year.
- Personally solicit between 40-50 Non Sibi level gifts from members of assigned classes, with special attention paid to securing multi-year pledges from reunion prospects.
- Develop, lead, or participate in training opportunities for volunteers.
- Collaborates with Major Gifts, Alumni Engagement, and Planned Giving departments to maximize dollars raised for the Academy.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
Excellent attention to detail, communication and organizational skills, as well as proficient computer and database skills. Self-motivation with the ability to prioritize, take initiative, and work independently with minimal supervision is critical. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential and experience with other fundraising software/reporting tools is preferred.
Ability to collaborate with immediate team and OAR colleagues. Delegate and manage multiple time-sensitive tasks with little supervision. Respect the confidential nature of the work. Good judgment & strong interpersonal skills. Flexible problem-solver.
Please see the attached job description for complete position responsibilities and qualifications.
To be considered, please submit a cover letter.
Phillips Academy is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, application for military service or any other characteristic protected by law.
Any offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of CORI/SORI, ADP Authorization (RMV), fingerprinting, and credit checks, as applicable to the position, as well as unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
Phillips Academy is seeking an Assistant Director of Annual Giving. The Assistant Director, under the supervision of the Senior Associate Director, Annual Giving, Class Fundraising, is charged with developing a robust culture of philanthropy amongst a portfolio of classes, including up to four reunions and surrounding classes. This position is focused on volunteer management, leadership annual giving, and will focus on annually meeting Non Sibi Circle and participation goals reflective of class capacity and reunion cycles.
Minimum Job Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Three to five years experience working in a fast-paced institution/professional setting.
- Experience in nonprofit/education fundraising preferred, specifically volunteer management related.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Essential Functions/Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop volunteer network of class agents in support of assigned reunions and classes, with special attention paid to classes celebrating a reunion year.
- Personally solicit between 40-50 Non Sibi level gifts from members of assigned classes, with special attention paid to securing multi-year pledges from reunion prospects.
- Develop, lead, or participate in training opportunities for volunteers.
- Collaborates with Major Gifts, Alumni Engagement, and Planned Giving departments to maximize dollars raised for the Academy.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
Excellent attention to detail, communication and organizational skills, as well as proficient computer and database skills. Self-motivation with the ability to prioritize, take initiative, and work independently with minimal supervision is critical. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential and experience with other fundraising software/reporting tools is preferred.
Ability to collaborate with immediate team and OAR colleagues. Delegate and manage multiple time-sensitive tasks with little supervision. Respect the confidential nature of the work. Good judgment & strong interpersonal skills. Flexible problem-solver.
Please see the attached job description for complete position responsibilities and qualifications.
To be considered, please submit a cover letter.
Phillips Academy is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, application for military service or any other characteristic protected by law.
Any offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of CORI/SORI, ADP Authorization (RMV), fingerprinting, and credit checks, as applicable to the position, as well as unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in annual giving officer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in communications, nonprofit management, or a related field
- Experience managing direct mail, email, or phonathon annual fund campaigns
- Proficiency with fundraising CRM software such as Raiser's Edge or Salesforce Nonprofit
- Demonstrated ability to write donor-facing solicitation copy and stewardship communications
- Knowledge of donor segmentation, annual fund metrics, and gift array strategy
- Familiarity with moves management principles and major gift pipeline development
Tips for Your Annual Giving Officer Job Search
Quantify your donor retention results
Hiring managers in annual giving expect numbers. Pull retention rates, average gift sizes, and year-over-year growth from past campaigns and put them in your resume bullets. Vague descriptions of 'managing annual fund programs' won't stand out the way hard outcomes do.
Tailor your portfolio to the mission
Annual giving officers are judged on their ability to connect donors to a cause. Bring writing samples, appeal letters, or email sequences that show you can adapt your voice to a specific institutional mission, not just generic fundraising copy.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists annual giving officer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target organizations by fundraising maturity
A startup nonprofit needs someone who can build an annual fund from scratch. An established university wants someone to optimize an existing program. Reading job descriptions for phrases like 'develop' versus 'grow' tells you which situation you're walking into.
Prepare for a donor-calls exercise
Many annual giving interviews include a role-play or written exercise simulating a donor call or appeal. Practice articulating a case for support under time pressure, and be ready to explain how you'd segment a lapsed-donor outreach strategy.
Negotiate around campaign cycle timing
If you receive an offer in September or October, you're walking into year-end campaign season immediately. Factor that into your start-date negotiation and ask what onboarding support looks like during peak giving periods before you accept.
Annual Giving Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most annual giving officers?
The most active employers for annual giving officers right now are Tulane University, UNT System, and Reed College, and the most openings are in Massachusetts, California, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Universities, hospital foundations, and arts institutions consistently account for the largest share of annual giving postings.
How many annual giving officer jobs are remote?
About 64% of annual giving officer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully in-person roles still common at smaller nonprofits and institutions that prioritize on-campus donor engagement. Digital fundraising and direct response sub-roles within annual giving tend to have the highest share of remote-eligible postings.
How do you become an annual giving officer?
Start by building experience in nonprofit fundraising, alumni relations, or donor communications, even through volunteer or coordinator-level roles. Develop proficiency with a fundraising CRM, learn the fundamentals of annual fund strategy and donor segmentation, and build a portfolio of appeal writing samples. Many annual giving officers move up from development assistant or phonathon coordinator positions within the same organization.
Can you get hired as an annual giving officer with little experience?
Yes, some entry-level annual giving officer roles are designed for candidates with one to two years in fundraising, alumni engagement, or related communications work. Emphasize transferable skills like writing persuasive copy, managing donor or customer data, and working toward measurable goals. Smaller nonprofits and community organizations are more likely to hire candidates still building their fundraising resume than large university development offices.
What does the annual giving officer interview process look like?
Most annual giving interviews include an initial screening call with HR, a hiring manager interview focused on campaign experience and donor relations, and a practical exercise such as drafting a solicitation letter or presenting a sample annual fund strategy. Some organizations add a panel interview with colleagues from the development team. The whole process typically moves in stages across a few weeks.
Where can I find and apply to annual giving officer jobs?
You can find and apply to annual giving officer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from nonprofits, universities, healthcare foundations, and arts organizations across the United States. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to each listing from the page.
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