Director of Annual Giving

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Development, the Director of Annual Giving will be responsible for the strategicdevelopment and execution of a comprehensive, multi-channel annual giving program designed to increase donor participation and financialsupport for the Valpo Fund. This role will balance high-level strategy with tactical execution and team leadership. Uniquely, this positionwill serve as a bridge for the donor pipeline, personally managing a portfolio of leadership-level annual donors to identify and transitionthem toward major gift opportunities.

Valparaiso University (Valpo) is an independent Lutheran school with a reputation forextraordinary academics, as well as a bright, energetic spirit. Valpo offers more than 70 undergraduate majors in five colleges and morethan 20 graduate programs. With an average class size of 21, the university boasts a 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio. The university offersstudy abroad opportunities with dedicated study centers in England, Germany, Costa Rica, and China, and additional opportunities availablein Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, and Central and South America.

As a faith-based school, Valparaiso University works towards amission that focuses on both the academic and spiritual journeys of its students. Valpo provides a community of learning dedicated toexcellence and grounded in the Lutheran tradition of scholarship, freedom, and faith — preparing students to lead and serve in both churchand society. It prides itself on being a welcoming community for all faiths, built on values of mutual respect, positive regard, andacademic freedom.

As an institution that sets high standards for its students and faculty, Valparaiso University consistentlyachieves national recognition for best teaching and value and as one of the best universities in the Midwest. The Princeton Review rankedValpo number five for the best green MBA. U.S. News & World Report has ranked it one of the top ten regional universities in the Midwest andit is currently listed among the best nationally ranked colleges. The same publication named the university as the number one best value andnumber five for best undergraduate teaching in the Midwest. Valpo regularly appears in Forbes "America's Top Colleges" list. It is alsolisted as one of the best colleges in Indiana by Niche.com.

Valpo students and recent alumni have been honored with prestigiousawards, such as the Fulbright Fellowship, IEEE Fellowship, Gilman International Scholarship, National Science Foundation Graduate ResearchFellowship, and the National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship. Valpo ranks second among U.S. master's degree institutionsin producing winners of prestigious Fulbright awards for international study, research, and teaching. The faculty are also nationallyrecognized. Professors have recently been granted research grants from the National Science Foundation, the National Endowment for theHumanities, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, and the Luther Institute. Valpo professors have also been honored with the National Book Award,membership in the President's Council on Bioethics, and recognition as Chevalier in France's Ordre des Palmes acadé miques.

Abachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least three years of experience in annual giving,fundraising, sales, or marketing is required for this position. Experience in higher education or a related nonprofit sector is preferred.Valparaiso University will consider candidates with a broad range of backgrounds. If you are excited about this role and feel that you cancontribute to Valpo, but your experience does not exactly align with every qualification listed above, we encourage you to apply. Allapplications must be accompanied by a cover letter and résumé. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of Valparaiso Universityand the responsibilities and qualifications specified in the position prospectus.

The salary range for this position is $85,000 to$100,000. Valparaiso University offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disabilityinsurance, an Employee Assistance Program, a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match, tuition remission and exchange programs, andgenerous paid time off.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating inthe selection process, please contact Millie Taylor at millietaylor@aspenleadersh ipgroup.com.

To apply for this position, visit: https://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com/opportunities/7946.

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