Medical University of South Carolina
Associate Director of Annual Giving
Medical University of South Carolina, Lima, New York, United States
Job Description Summary
The Associate Director of Annual Giving plays a critical role in the success of the MUSC Foundation fundraising efforts by managing the day-to-day programming and execution of alumni solicitation strategies for all MUSC colleges. Additionally, this position leads the planning and implementation of the institution’s annual Employee Giving Program, fostering a culture of philanthropy among faculty and staff and is responsible for raising $250,000 annually. Key Responsibilities
Plan, execute, and analyze annual giving campaigns targeting alumni from six distinct medical professional colleges.
Coordinate direct mail, email, phone, giving day and digital outreach strategies to maximize donor participation and revenue.
Collaborate with college-specific liaisons and vendor partners to tailor messaging and segmentation strategies.
Serve as the primary liaison between the central Annual Giving team and the six medical colleges.
Partner with communications, alumni relations, donor relations and college development officers to ensure cohesive messaging and branding.
Lead the strategy, planning, and execution of the annual Employee Giving Campaign.
Partner with HR, internal communications, and department leaders to promote participation and engagement.
Develop campaign materials, coordinate events, and track participation metrics.
Work with Advancement Services to ensure accurate alumni and employee data and segmentation.
Monitor campaign performance and provide regular reports on key metrics such as participation rates, donor retention, and revenue.
Manage timelines, budgets, and vendor relationships related to annual giving campaigns.
Ensure all campaigns are executed on time and within budget.
Maintain and monitor all office email inboxes to ensure timely responses, proper routing of inquiries, and consistent communication across project stakeholders.
Support stewardship efforts for annual donors, including thank-you communications and impact reporting.
Assist in developing strategies to move annual donors into leadership giving pipelines.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or CFRE certification a plus.
3–5 years of experience in annual giving, employee engagement, or related fundraising roles.
Experience working in higher education or healthcare-related institutions preferred.
Strong project management, communication, and analytical skills.
Proficiency with fundraising databases (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce) and digital marketing tools.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please visit
the E-Verify website .
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The Associate Director of Annual Giving plays a critical role in the success of the MUSC Foundation fundraising efforts by managing the day-to-day programming and execution of alumni solicitation strategies for all MUSC colleges. Additionally, this position leads the planning and implementation of the institution’s annual Employee Giving Program, fostering a culture of philanthropy among faculty and staff and is responsible for raising $250,000 annually. Key Responsibilities
Plan, execute, and analyze annual giving campaigns targeting alumni from six distinct medical professional colleges.
Coordinate direct mail, email, phone, giving day and digital outreach strategies to maximize donor participation and revenue.
Collaborate with college-specific liaisons and vendor partners to tailor messaging and segmentation strategies.
Serve as the primary liaison between the central Annual Giving team and the six medical colleges.
Partner with communications, alumni relations, donor relations and college development officers to ensure cohesive messaging and branding.
Lead the strategy, planning, and execution of the annual Employee Giving Campaign.
Partner with HR, internal communications, and department leaders to promote participation and engagement.
Develop campaign materials, coordinate events, and track participation metrics.
Work with Advancement Services to ensure accurate alumni and employee data and segmentation.
Monitor campaign performance and provide regular reports on key metrics such as participation rates, donor retention, and revenue.
Manage timelines, budgets, and vendor relationships related to annual giving campaigns.
Ensure all campaigns are executed on time and within budget.
Maintain and monitor all office email inboxes to ensure timely responses, proper routing of inquiries, and consistent communication across project stakeholders.
Support stewardship efforts for annual donors, including thank-you communications and impact reporting.
Assist in developing strategies to move annual donors into leadership giving pipelines.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or CFRE certification a plus.
3–5 years of experience in annual giving, employee engagement, or related fundraising roles.
Experience working in higher education or healthcare-related institutions preferred.
Strong project management, communication, and analytical skills.
Proficiency with fundraising databases (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce) and digital marketing tools.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please visit
the E-Verify website .
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