Corporate Giving Director identifies and assesses the causes and organizations that align with the company's values and goals and implements strategic plans to support them. Establishes and maintains relationships with nonprofit organizations and community leaders to ensure effective collaboration and support of giving initiatives. Being a Corporate Giving Director manages the budget for charitable giving, evaluates grant proposals, and monitors the impact of the company's charitable contributions. Develops employee volunteer programs to engage employees, offer participation to wider audience, and raise awareness about the organization's charitable initiatives. Additionally, Corporate Giving Director maintains current knowledge of best practices in corporate giving and philanthropy. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Corporate Giving Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Corporate Giving Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Assistant Director of Annual Giving
Wofford College is a place where thought leads, where ideas are celebrated and problem solving is
expected. Wofford invites applicants who are focused on student success and excited to join a
community committed to preparing thought leaders.
Wofford College, established in 1854, is a four-year, residential liberal arts college located in
Spartanburg, South Carolina. It offers 27 major fields of study to a student body of 1,800
undergraduates. Nationally known for the strength of its academic program, outstanding faculty,
experiential learning opportunities and successful and supportive graduates, Wofford is recognized
consistently as a “best value” and for its commitment to student success and accessibility for low- and
middle-income students. The college community has 12 sororities and fraternities as well as 20 NCAA
Division I athletics teams.
Wofford College invites applications for an assistant director of annual giving in the Office of
Philanthropy and Engagement. The assistant director will report to and collaborate with the director of
annual giving on the design, implementation and ongoing management of a successful annual giving
program. Campaigns and programs will include, but are not limited to, increasing alumni participation,
giving days, crowdfunding, student campaigns and class giving. This role will work with students, class
agents and faculty and staff to educate those groups about the impact of philanthropy on Wofford
College, and encourage participation by making annual gifts. This position is full-time and will require
some nights, weekends and travel.
EXPECTATIONS
Student philanthropy and engagement
Create and oversee a student philanthropy and engagement program.
Responsibilities
Class agents
Oversee the volunteer class agent program by recruiting, training and managing class agents.
Responsibilities
Giving Day
Assist the director of annual giving in the execution of the annual giving day, A Day for Wofford.
Responsibilities
Additional duties
Participate in and staff department events such as Family Weekend, Homecoming, A Day for Wofford
and other events as needed.
Work collaboratively with other members of the Office of Philanthropy and Engagement, providing
assistance and input as needed, and communicating frequently to ensure events and activities do not
conflict.
Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
competing priorities and deadlines.
APPLICATION
All application materials must be submitted electronically to snowmk@wofford.edu. Please label the
subject line Assistant Director of Annual Giving Application. Application materials include: (1) a letter of
application explaining how you meet the qualifications of this position, (2) a current resume, and (3)
names and contact information for three professional references (including email addresses and phone
numbers).
EEO STATEMENT
Wofford College values diversity within our students, faculty, and staff and strives to recruit, develop,
and retain the most talented people. Wofford College does not discriminate in employment on the basis
of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, age, national
origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable
federal, state and local laws. For information about Wofford’s Title XI compliance, visit
Wofford.edu/administration/title-ix.
It is the policy of Wofford College to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with
disabilities for employment. If you require any accommodations to participate in any part of the hiring
process, please contact HumanResources@wofford.edu.
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