Campaign Director, Advancement

Campaign Director

The Campaign Director serves as the principal manager of Skidmore College's comprehensive capital campaign, working under the Collyer Vice President for Advancement to develop and execute fundraising strategies while maintaining a personal portfolio of major gift prospects. This position manages Campaign Committee operations and volunteer relations, coordinates campaign communications and events with Advancement staff, and oversees comprehensive data management and progress reporting. The role requires strategic collaboration across all college divisions and Advancement programs while providing team leadership and maintaining the highest standards of professional fundraising practices.

Primary Job Duties

• Campaign Leadership and Management
• Prospect Management and Donor Relations
• Campaign Committee and Board of Trustees Management
• Communications and Marketing Coordination
• Data Management and Reporting
• Institutional Collaboration
• Professional Advancement and Team Leadership

Qualifications and Competencies

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Experience: At least seven to ten years of commensurate experience in fundraising or a similar field.

The successful candidate will have:

• A history of successful experience in capital campaign management and frontline major gifts fundraising with a proven track record of success; securing major gift support through seven-figure and above solicitations; managing advancement staff; and partnering with institutional boards, committees, and other volunteer leadership.
• Expert knowledge of current and evolving trends in major gifts and capital campaign fundraising; advanced understanding of moves management principles and prospect advancement strategies; a proven ability to develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies and campaigns; experience with prospect research, wealth screening, and donor capacity assessment; and fluency in planned giving vehicles and complex gift structuring.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to craft compelling communications and proposals; strong presentation skills for donor meetings, board presentations, and campaign events; exceptional interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence for building relationships with diverse constituencies; ability to communicate effectively with donors, prospects, volunteers, faculty, staff, and external partners; and demonstrated skill in coaching and preparing others for successful solicitation activities.
• Proven leadership capabilities with the ability to motivate and inspire staff and volunteers; strong project management skills with ability to oversee complex, multi-year initiatives; excellent operational skills and ability to organize and prioritize competing demands and manage multiple projects simultaneously; strategic thinking ability with skill in setting goals and overseeing the execution of work to completion; and demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with various internal and external constituents.
• Must be willing to relocate. This is not a remote position. The position requires frequent travel.

Salary: $135,000 - $155,000

Required documents needed to apply:

• On-line application
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of Three References

EEO STATEMENT

Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable post-offer background check result. CREATIVE THOUGHT MATTERS.