Senior Director of Leadership, Annual and Reunion Giving
Pomona College - Pomona, CA
Pomona College seeks a Senior Director of Leadership, Annual and Reunion Giving to be a key member of the Advancement Leadership team. The Senior Director of Leadership, Annual and Reunion Giving will be responsible for the development, execution and management of a comprehensive, multi-channel annual giving program as well as leading a fundraising team of annual, leadership annual and reunion giving officers. They will develop, launch and manage a high-level strategy to create and execute engagement touchpoints and fundraising solicitations to drive annual gift revenue and donor growth.
Located near Los Angeles, California, Pomona College is widely regarded as one of the nation's premier liberal arts colleges. Established in 1887, Pomona College is known for small classes, a challenging curriculum, close relationships between students and faculty, and a range of student research and leadership opportunities. One of the premier liberal arts colleges in the nation, Pomona is a close-knit and diverse community of accomplished scholars, scientists, entrepreneurs, and artists who are passionate about making a difference in the world. Since 2020, Pomona’s advancement team has grown and significantly transformed as it prepares for the college’s next comprehensive campaign, anticipated to be the most ambitious and impactful fundraising campaign in the College’s history. For the second consecutive fiscal year, the Pomona College community has come together to support students and faculty at unprecedented levels — far surpassing all fundraising benchmarks in the institution’s history.
"The Senior Director will be a champion for Annual Giving across our Sagehen community—someone who can articulate the value and impact of unrestricted support and inspire others to give. Pomona alumni, families, and friends have a deep affection for the College, and translating this into annual philanthropic support will require creativity and a thoughtful analysis of our current strategies. Another key goal is to build on the success of our reunion volunteer program by building a peer-to-peer volunteer initiative within our leadership annual giving efforts. This is an exciting opportunity to deepen engagement and broaden our donor base through meaningful, community-driven outreach.” — Laura Wensley, Assistant Vice President of Development
For more information, including core competencies and qualifications, please refer to the full prospectus.
Located near Los Angeles, California, Pomona College is widely regarded as one of the nation's premier liberal arts colleges. Established in 1887, Pomona College is known for small classes, a challenging curriculum, close relationships between students and faculty, and a range of student research and leadership opportunities. One of the premier liberal arts colleges in the nation, Pomona is a close-knit and diverse community of accomplished scholars, scientists, entrepreneurs, and artists who are passionate about making a difference in the world. Since 2020, Pomona’s advancement team has grown and significantly transformed as it prepares for the college’s next comprehensive campaign, anticipated to be the most ambitious and impactful fundraising campaign in the College’s history. For the second consecutive fiscal year, the Pomona College community has come together to support students and faculty at unprecedented levels — far surpassing all fundraising benchmarks in the institution’s history.
"The Senior Director will be a champion for Annual Giving across our Sagehen community—someone who can articulate the value and impact of unrestricted support and inspire others to give. Pomona alumni, families, and friends have a deep affection for the College, and translating this into annual philanthropic support will require creativity and a thoughtful analysis of our current strategies. Another key goal is to build on the success of our reunion volunteer program by building a peer-to-peer volunteer initiative within our leadership annual giving efforts. This is an exciting opportunity to deepen engagement and broaden our donor base through meaningful, community-driven outreach.” — Laura Wensley, Assistant Vice President of Development
For more information, including core competencies and qualifications, please refer to the full prospectus.