Director of Philanthropy - Albion College : Job Details

Albion College invites applications for the Director of Philanthropy position. The Director of Philanthropy will guide and manage engagement strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward prospective major donors to Albion College, with a focus on presidential priorities. The Director will oversee the implementation of strategies to increase overall cash production and major gift activity across the Albion College constituencies. They will be a key player in the implementation of best practices, relationship building with internal and external partners, and maintaining the highest comprehensive approach to strengthen the culture of philanthropy on campus and beyond with integrity. Must possess excellent interpersonal, communications, analytical and organizational skills, and ability to prioritize and execute responsibilities in the face of conflicting priorities. Independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize, and organize a diversified workload with sensitivity and confidentiality. This position reports to the Assistant Vice President for Advancement. The person in this position will actively promote diversity, belonging and equity in all of their interactions with others on campus, especially historically marginalized students, faculty, and staff (e.g., those who are historically marginalized, first-generation, undocumented and DACA, LGBTQIA , BIPOC).

The job description can be viewed here.

FLSA Classification: Salaried / Exempt / Administrative Duties

Employment Status: At-Will

* Bachelor's Degree required

* Minimum 3 years' experience in successful major gift fundraising or related experience with increasing responsibilities, preferably in higher education

* Confidence and experience with first contact and cold call communication required to expand theengaged prospect pool on a weekly, monthly and annual basis

Interested candidates should submit an online application including cover letter, resume, diversity statement (a statement on the applicant's commitment to and experience advancing diversity, equity and inclusion professionally), and contact information for three professional references through Interfolio at

Please contact Abbe Ernstes ([email protected]), Asst. Vice President of Institutional Advancement, for questions about the position or search. A review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.