Assistant Executive Director of Annual Giving

Job overview

The Assistant Executive Director of Annual Giving role is onsite in San Antonio, TX; compensation is not specified. The position supports St. Mary’s University’s comprehensive annual giving program and works with Development and Campaigns, Marketing and Communications, and other advancement colleagues. The role exists to plan and execute integrated annual giving strategies that sustain donor participation and retention. It contributes by managing campaigns and operations, using data to improve performance, and coordinating digital, traditional, and virtual donor engagement.

What you'll do

• Plan and implement the annual fund campaign and calendar
• collaborate on a centralized, multichannel giving strategy aligned with university goals
• manage annual giving budgets, vendor contracts, procurement, and production schedules
• coordinate campaign content with Marketing and Communications
• design donor engagement initiatives and analyze performance
• manage annual fund reporting
• use direct mail, digital communications, social media, crowdfunding, AI, reunion giving, and other solicitation channels
• oversee virtual engagement officer messaging and performance
• maintain digital giving tools
• identify annual donors with major-gift potential
• coordinate fundraising events
• support gift officers and annual fund solicitations
• assist with hiring, training, and developing annual giving staff.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

assistant executive director of annual giving

san antonio tx

st. mary's university

annual giving

fundraising

donor engagement

campaign management

digital giving

crowdfunding

virtual engagement officer

data analysis

university advancement

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree. The role may involve nights, weekends, occasional travel, and special events as necessary. Master’s degree and five years of annual giving or project management experience are preferred.

About the employer

St. Mary's University is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.