Senior Director of Advancement Services

Senior Director of Advancement Services Chatham University seeks a collaborative, strategic, and focused professional to oversee the operations and infrastructure that facilitate and support the University's fundraising and alumni engagement efforts. Reporting to the Vice President for Advancement, the Senior Director of Advancement Services will lead an advancement services team responsible for gift processing, data management and reporting, prospect research and management, stewardship and donor relations, advancement communications, and strategic planning. The Senior Director will play an important role in the Advancement Office's evolution over the next several years, improving processes, enhancing reporting and analytics, and creating an integrated donor experience that enables philanthropic growth and long-term engagement.

Ensure the accuracy and integrity of donor, alumni, and prospect information. Oversee all gift processing activities, including gift entry, acknowledgements, reconciliation, and reporting in close coordination with business office partners. Establish and maintain policies and procedures that ensure timely, accurate, and confidential handling of donor information and contributions. Produce regular reports, dashboards, and analytics to support fundraising strategy, campaign tracking, and leadership decision making. Stewardship and Donor Relations: Oversee acknowledgement processes, donor recognition, impact reporting, and stewardship communications. Develop systems to ensure timely and meaningful engagement with donors. Support donor recognition programs and stewardship initiatives. Advancement Communications: Oversee Advancement-related communications in partnership with University colleagues and Advancement leadership. Help develop and coordinate donor and alumni communications, campaign materials, and impact messaging. Ensure communications align with institutional priorities and support engagement and fundraising objectives. Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor the Advancement Services team. Foster a collaborative, service-oriented, and solutions-focused culture. Support professional development and continuous improvement.

All application materials should be uploaded at the same time at the time of application. The system will not allow applicants to make edits to their applications after submission. Chatham University strives to promote a campus environment that understands and embraces multiculturalism while increasing individuals' intercultural competence. We actively work to build and sustain a diverse and culturally vibrant campus, which promotes employee and student success and retention. Chatham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Chatham University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital or family status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.