Director of Annual Funding and Digital Philanthropy

Lakeland University

Lakeland University is a Bachelor's and Master's Degree-granting liberal arts institution with 2,500+ students enrolled across 24 countries. Our international institution offers more than 30 majors and five graduate degrees. 

We offer evening and online courses through our co-locations with Waukesha County Technical College, Fox Valley Technical College, Mid-State Technical College, Blackhawk Technical College and Northeast Wisconsin Technical College. Lakeland also offers a Bachelor's and Associates Degree program at our international campus in Tokyo, Japan.

Lakeland is an Experiential Education institution. We believe students learn more by doing. At our residential campus, students can earn up to 25% of their degree through paid, professional work experience. Students have a pathway to graduate in four years with little- or no-tuition debt, making a Bachelor’s Degree accessible to anyone with the desire to learn. At Lakeland, Students aren’t just earning a degree. We are connecting them with globally recognized companies and they're learning the skills that employers are seeking. Classes are designed around these real-life experiences and students career goals — so when they graduate, they are confident and ready to start a career they’re passionate about.

Our adult learners earn their degree often while juggling careers and families. Our flexible delivery formats allow for students to earn credit in the classroom and in their workplace. Whether enhancing their resume, or looking to completely change their career pathways, we offer innovative pathways for degree completion.

Our student-athletes are a force to be reckoned with, as our men's and women's teams and individuals compete in NCAA Division III baseball, basketball, football, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track & field, volleyball and wrestling.

https://www.lakeland.edu


Position Details

Director of Annual Funding and Digital Philanthropy
Job
Full-time
Office/WFH
100% remote
6/2/2025
Northeast Wisconsin
Plymouth, WI

Lakeland University invites applications for its Director of Annual Fund & Digital Philanthropy. Reporting to the Vice President for Advancement & University Relations (VPAUR), the Director is responsible for administering all aspects of the planning, directing, and implementing of a comprehensive annual giving program that reaches out to all of the University's constituencies, including trustees, businesses, foundations, alumni, faculty and staff, and friends of the University.

The Director is also responsible for developing strategies and leading the digital fundraising program for the Advancement team to meet growing revenue goals across email, web, digital ads, and other digital channels to acquire first-time donors and to retain, steward, and reactivate donors at both the annual donor and major gift levels.

Interested applicants should complete the online application and submit a resume and cover letter. Review of applications will begin immediately and preference will be given to applications received before June 20, 2025.

  • Plans, manages, and executes the University's annual giving program including all aspects of direct mail solicitations, all digital philanthropy initiatives, an annual giving day, a monthly giving program, and other opportunities as they develop.
  • Ensures the recording, acknowledgement, and receipt of all annual gifts.
  • Works closely with the Vice President and other Advancement staff on planning donor recognition, cultivation, and stewardship events and activities.
  • Prepares an annual plan of operation for annual giving with quantifiable goals and objectives; prepares and submits an annual report on the activities and outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience managing or directing a comprehensive annual giving program, preferably in higher education.
  • Proven experience in social media marketing, direct mail, face to face, and internet solicitation techniques.
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills to relate to a diverse clientele. Computer literacy plus a knowledge of related software applications.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Graduate degree
  • Proven track record in identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors.
  • Documented fundraising success.
  • Experience working in higher education or other complex organization.

Commensurate with background and experience.

A competitive benefits package is offered.



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