Wheaton College is seeking an experienced Director of Leadership Giving & Annual Programs to lead and grow a program responsible for raising $4M+ annually in unrestricted giving. As a member of the individual giving team, the Director is responsible for overseeing all front-line fundraisers, the annual fund staff and all Annual Fund programs and staff, as well as working closely with all members of the advancement division and select members of the President's Council, Board of Trustees, and Alumni Board of Directors. In addition to leading Wheaton's Leadership Giving and Annual Giving programming, this position carries a portfolio of top annual fund prospects with the capacity to make outright gifts of $2,500-$25,000+ (i.e. multi-year commitments of $10,000-$125,000+).To be successful in meeting the goals set by the Vice President for Advancement and the Vice President for Finance and Administration, the candidate is expected to devise cultivation strategies which advance relationships and lead to the solicitation of hundreds of prospects. This position will often work closely with Advancement leadership and selected college administrators to maximize fundraising productivity and high-value leadership fundraising volunteer engagement.

Supervise and mentor a team of senior development officers, annual fund staff and support staff, including hiring, training, development, workflow, and performance management. This management is inclusive of oversight and assessment of the development, execution, and progress of annual campaigns and the on-going comprehensive campaign in partnership with the Senior Associate Director of Annual Giving and Associate Vice President for Individual Giving.

Manage a portfolio of leadership prospects and lead key solicitations for multi-year gifts of $10,000-$125,000+.

Manage the College's, high-value Annual Giving Leadership Council to ensure the growth of annual Impact Fund dollars and leadership donors.

Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for the role.

To attract and retain the most talented individuals, Wheaton College maintains a flexible and competitive staff compensation and benefits program.

When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the external market for the position or similar positions, level and scope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant experience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must have the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.

The anticipated hiring or recruitment range for this position is $100 $130K,commensurate with the qualifications, education and experience of the candidate selected.

Sitting, repetitive hand motion (such as typing), hearing, listening, talking, and standing. Office environment/no specific or unusual physical or environmental demands.