Assistant Director of Annual Giving
Grinnell College
Education-Teaching/Admin | Full Time | Onsite | Grinnell
Posted: 5/21/25
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
Do you have a passion for philanthropy? Grinnell College is looking for you! The Assistant Director of Annual Giving will report to the Director of Annual Giving and play a vital role in cultivating and soliciting leadership-level annual gifts from a pool of current, lapsed and prospective alumni donors. This position will use a variety of digital tools to build meaningful relationships and inspire philanthropic support. The Assistant Director executes a high volume of strategic outreach, averaging 50+ touchpoints each day and working collaboratively to identify potential major and planned gifts. The successful candidate will communicate the impact of giving, promote donor engagement and supervise up to three Student Engagement Ambassadors.
Address
733 Broad St
Essential Job Functions
Key Responsibilities:
• Personally solicit alumni to renew and increase giving, conducting virtual meetings.
• Manage a pool of approximately 1,000 prospective alumni annual giving donors
• Execute regularly scheduled communication touchpoints using digital platforms.
• Supervise Student Engagement Ambassadors, providing guidance, training and regular feedback
• Assist with alumni activities
Education
Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university
Experience
1 year or more experience in sales and/or fundraising
Benefits
Health/Life/Dental/Vision Insurance, 403b contribution, PTO/Sick Time
About the Company
ABOUT GRINNELL COLLEGE
Grinnell College is a top-ranking private liberal arts institution that values diversity, equity, inclusion, intellectual freedom, and social responsibility. We seek candidates that align with these values and have the ability and desire to advance our values and belonging within our community and the communities we engage. Ideal candidates will be prepared to collaborate and contribute to the mission and values of the college across all constituencies.
Travel Required
Resume Required
Yes
Contact Person
DaNaye VanDeKrol