Associate Director of Annual Giving

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Associate Director of Annual Giving

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Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please include a cover letter, Resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references. Additional information may be requested at a later step in the process. Employees required to drive as part of their employment responsibilities must supply University Police with a copy of their driver’s license for a review of their driving record and authorization to drive. Official transcripts from an accredited institution will be required prior to employment.
This position is not eligible for employer visa sponsorship, now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

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Position Details

Search Number	PJ # 7417
Title	Associate Director of Annual Giving
Category	Professional
Department	Institutional Advancement
About The Position:	We are seeking an Associate Director of Annual Giving. Reporting directly to the Director of Annual Giving, the Associate Director will lead the execution of annual giving campaigns, oversee the University’s direct mail program, develop strategic fundraising communications, and manage faculty, staff, and student giving initiatives. This position plays a key role in engaging donors, increasing philanthropic participation, strengthening the annual giving pipeline, and advancing the University’s fundraising priorities. The Associate Director will collaborate with colleagues across campus to develop compelling donor communications, coordinate campaigns and events, evaluate fundraising results, and identify opportunities to improve participation and revenue. The position will also build strong campus partnerships and represent Institutional Advancement at key University events, including Homecoming/Family Weekend, President’s Welcome, Matriculation, and Commencement. Institutional Advancement promotes a culture of philanthropy that attracts vital resources in support of SUNY Plattsburgh’s mission and strategic priorities. We work to achieve this by nurturing lifelong positive relationships with alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff and friends of the college, with the goal of increasing charitable support to ensure student success. As SUNY Plattsburgh is an institution that delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to diverse learners, the successful candidate must demonstrate an understanding of and sensitivity to diversity, inclusion, and equity-minded policies, programs, and practices.
Required Qualifications:	Bachelor’s degree Three (3) years minimum of work experience in a professional setting including a track record of increased responsibility and success Commitment to public higher education and ensuring students have access and support to achieve their degree Demonstrated skills in written and oral communication Demonstrated technological proficiency and adaptability, with the ability to effectively navigate digital platforms, templates and computer applications A valid driver’s license Willingness and ability to work occasional evenings and weekends Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with alumni, donors, faculty, staff, administrators and students. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Preferred Qualifications:	Experience working in higher education and/or a nonprofit organization Professional experience in alumni relations and/or fundraising Experience with campaigns Experience with Banner Ellucian or other databases
Salary (Applicant View)	$62,000 minimum, plus excellent benefits
About Our University	SUNY Plattsburgh, home of the Cardinals, is part of the largest comprehensive university system in the United States. The university offers a diverse selection of more than 60 academic programs across three schools – Arts & Sciences, Business & Economics, and Education, Health & Human Services. Many of these programs are highly ranked and carry strong national and regional reputations that allow students to work with highly skilled faculty who prepare them to excel in their chosen fields and industries upon graduation. Our campus prioritizes enrollment growth and stabilization, student success, equity and inclusion, and engagement with our North Country region as our four pillars of success. And we are committed to providing each and every Cardinal student a high quality liberal arts education grounded in academic excellence and a well-rounded college experience. SUNY Plattsburgh is a destination campus located in northern New York between the iconic Adirondack Mountains and Lake Champlain. The campus is a short walk from historic downtown Plattsburgh, New York, where area residents have access to a wide array of arts, food, and events throughout the year, and just over a 1 hour car ride from the cities of Burlington, Vermont, Montreal, Quebec, and Lake Placid, New York, which is best known by locals as a former site of the 1980 Winter Olympic Games.
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
To receive full consideration, supply all requested documents by:	10/16/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants	Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please include a cover letter, Resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references. Additional information may be requested at a later step in the process. Employees required to drive as part of their employment responsibilities must supply University Police with a copy of their driver’s license for a review of their driving record and authorization to drive. Official transcripts from an accredited institution will be required prior to employment. This position is not eligible for employer visa sponsorship, now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
EEO Statement	SUNY Plattsburgh is fully committed to excellence through diversity, equity and inclusion, and to supporting a welcoming environment for all students, employees and visitors. As an equal opportunity employer and a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), the university guarantees equitable consideration to all qualified applicants with regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, ability, assigned gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, economic status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, or any other legally protected status per federal or state laws.

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1. * Are you currently employed by SUNY College at Plattsburgh?
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Required Documents

Required Documents Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
2. Resume/CV
3. Contact Information for three references
4. Transcripts
5. Other Document 1
6. Other Document 2