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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

• Develop a campus-wide student philanthropy strategy focusing on efforts to engage and

• Manage the student portion of the annual giving day, including facilitating an event, and

• Coordinate with senior class officers to develop a solicitation calendar for the senior

Class agents

Oversee the volunteer class agent program by recruiting, training and managing class agents.

Responsibilities

• Recruit members from each class to volunteer as advocates for Wofford philanthropy.
• Provide resources needed to educate volunteers on Wofford’s priorities.
• Draft, edit and coordinate the yearly appeal from class agents.

Giving Day

Assist the director of annual giving in the execution of the annual giving day, A Day for Wofford.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the assistant director of engagement in the facilitation of the A Day for

• Recruit and manage a volunteer committee of alumni, faculty, staff, students and

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

• Bachelor’s degree.
• The ability to create clear, persuasive and professional messaging across a variety of platforms

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.