Job Description
Position Summary
The Director of Development and Philanthropy serves as the senior operational fundraising
leader within the Office of Institutional Advancement at Talladega College. Reporting directly to
the Vice President for Institutional Advancement, the Director is responsible for leading the daily
execution of the College’s fundraising and donor engagement programs, ensuring strong
systems, consistent performance, and measurable outcomes across all areas of development.
The Director provides hands-on leadership in implementing the College’s philanthropic
initiatives—including major gifts, annual giving, planned giving, corporate and foundation
relations, donor stewardship, and campaign operations—while maintaining alignment with the
strategic priorities established by the Vice President for Institutional Advancement.
This position plays a critical role in strengthening fundraising infrastructure, enhancing donor
engagement, expanding philanthropic support, and advancing the mission and long-term
sustainability of the College.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising & Strategic Operations
• Implement fundraising strategies and advancement initiatives to achieve annual and campaign
goals.
• Oversee development operations, donor engagement efforts, and fundraising activities to ensure
alignment with institutional priorities and best practices.
• Support comprehensive campaigns, philanthropic initiatives, and donor cultivation strategies.
Donor & Advancement Management
• Manage and grow a portfolio of major, leadership, and prospective donors through cultivation,
solicitation, and stewardship.
• Provide oversight for annual giving, planned giving, corporate and foundation relations, donor
recognition, and engagement activities.
• Collaborate with campus leadership to develop funding priorities, sponsorship opportunities,
and donor investment proposals.
Collaboration & Institutional Support
• Work closely with the Vice President for Institutional Advancement and campus partners to
align fundraising, communications, alumni engagement, and institutional priorities.
• Serve as a liaison with campus departments, volunteer leadership groups, campaign
committees, and advisory councils.
• Foster a collaborative and donor-centered culture within the Office of Institutional
Advancement.
Data, Reporting & Compliance
• Monitor fundraising performance, donor engagement metrics, and advancement reporting.
• Ensure accurate gift processing, donor documentation, reconciliation, and compliance with
institutional policies, IRS regulations, and CASE standards.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in fundraising, donor relations, advancement operations, and project management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with fundraising CRM systems such as Raiser’s Edge/NXT.
• Commitment to the mission and advancement priPhilanthropyorities of Talladega College.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in fundraising, development
operations, philanthropy, or advancement leadership.
Demonstrated success in donor cultivation, fundraising strategy implementation, and
meeting development goals.
Experience supervising staff, managing projects, and coordinating advancement
initiatives preferred.
Proven ability to work collaboratively with institutional leadership, volunteers, and
external stakeholders.
Other Duties
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Vice President for Institutional
Advancement.
Job Tags
Full time, Work at office