Director of Annual Giving
Valparaiso University - Valparaiso, IN
Valparaiso University seeks a Director of Annual Giving who will be responsible for the strategic development and execution of a comprehensive, multi-channel annual giving program designed to increase donor participation and financial support for the Valpo Fund. This role will balance high-level strategy with tactical execution and team leadership. Uniquely, this position will serve as a bridge for the donor pipeline, personally managing a portfolio of leadership-level annual donors to identify and transition them toward major gift opportunities.
Valparaiso University (Valpo) is an independent Lutheran school with a reputation for extraordinary academics, as well as a bright, energetic spirit. Valpo offers more than 70 undergraduate majors in five colleges and more than 20 graduate programs. With an average class size of 21, the university boasts a 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio. The university offers study abroad opportunities with dedicated study centers in England, Germany, Costa Rica, and China, and additional opportunities available in Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, and Central and South America. As a faith-based school, Valparaiso University works towards a mission that focuses on both the academic and spiritual journeys of its students. Valpo provides a community of learning dedicated to excellence and grounded in the Lutheran tradition of scholarship, freedom, and faith — preparing students to lead and serve in both church and society. It prides itself on being a welcoming community for all faiths, built on values of mutual respect, positive regard, and academic freedom. U.S. News & World Report has ranked it one of the top ten regional universities in the Midwest and it is currently listed among the best nationally ranked colleges.
"If you thrive on building relationships, driving results, and contributing to a team making an impact, I encourage you to explore this opportunity. Together, we can advance Valpo’s legacy of preparing leaders who transform communities." — Christine Radtke, Assistant Vice President of Development
For more information, including core competencies and qualifications, please refer to the full prospectus.
Valparaiso University (Valpo) is an independent Lutheran school with a reputation for extraordinary academics, as well as a bright, energetic spirit. Valpo offers more than 70 undergraduate majors in five colleges and more than 20 graduate programs. With an average class size of 21, the university boasts a 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio. The university offers study abroad opportunities with dedicated study centers in England, Germany, Costa Rica, and China, and additional opportunities available in Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, and Central and South America. As a faith-based school, Valparaiso University works towards a mission that focuses on both the academic and spiritual journeys of its students. Valpo provides a community of learning dedicated to excellence and grounded in the Lutheran tradition of scholarship, freedom, and faith — preparing students to lead and serve in both church and society. It prides itself on being a welcoming community for all faiths, built on values of mutual respect, positive regard, and academic freedom. U.S. News & World Report has ranked it one of the top ten regional universities in the Midwest and it is currently listed among the best nationally ranked colleges.
"If you thrive on building relationships, driving results, and contributing to a team making an impact, I encourage you to explore this opportunity. Together, we can advance Valpo’s legacy of preparing leaders who transform communities." — Christine Radtke, Assistant Vice President of Development
For more information, including core competencies and qualifications, please refer to the full prospectus.