Executive Director of Advancement Communications

The Executive Director of Advancement Communications provides strategic leadership for all communications supporting the institution's fundraising, alumni engagement, and donor relations efforts. This role develops and executes integrated, multi-channel communication strategies that advance institutional priorities, strengthen alumni and volunteer relationships, and inspire philanthropic investment.
    
    Reporting to the AVP for Advancement Communications, Events, and Donor Relations, the Executive Director partners closely with development officers, alumni relations, and academic leadership to ensure compelling, consistent messaging across campaigns, stewardship, and engagement initiatives.
    
    Key Responsibilities:
    - Strategic Leadership: Develop and lead comprehensive advancement communications strategy aligned with institutional goals.
    - Team & Operations Management: Lead, mentor, and manage multiple teams of advancement communications professionals.
    - Fundraising and Engagement Communications: Lead messaging and content strategy for major and principal gift initiatives.
    - Collaboration & Institutional Partnerships: Collaborate closely with alumni relations, central communications, academic units, and fundraising partners.
    
    Qualifications:
    - Bachelor's degree required.
    - Minimum of 8–10 years of progressively responsible experience in communications, with a minimum of five years as a manager, preferably within higher education or nonprofit advancement.