Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with Pomona College in the search for a Senior Director of Leadership, Annual and Reunion Giving.

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Development, the Senior Director of Leadership, Annual and Reunion Giving will 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. The Senior Director will be a critical player in building a sustainable donor pipeline that will increase revenue, with a particular focus on unrestricted revenue. They will champion the importance of unrestricted support across internal and external audiences by initiating strategic communications, leading and managing a team of nine full-time employees dedicated to achieving annual fundraising growth, and partnering with advancement and college colleagues to engage volunteer leaders in the annual giving fundraising process, with a focus on building a peer-to-peer outreach and solicitation program.

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. Pomona students work closely with their professors in the classroom, in the lab, and in the field, and Its location—within an hour of Los Angeles and the mountains, desert, and beaches—provides countless opportunities for field study, research, and internships. Pomona holds a unique role in creating opportunity in American higher education and is committed to enrolling the best students regardless of financial circumstances. To that end, Pomona College is one of a small group of colleges committed to meeting the full demonstrated financial need of all students who enroll. As a founding member of The Claremont Colleges, a unique consortium of seven colleges and graduate schools, Pomona offers both the advantages of a small liberal arts college and the resources of a large university.

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. More than 7,900 alumni, family members, and friends gave a record $82.8 million in gifts and pledges this past fiscal year, signaling their steadfast commitment to elevating Pomona’s transformative residential liberal arts education. This exceptional level of philanthropic support is generating strong momentum to advance the priorities outlined in the College’s bold Strategic Vision.

A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least seven years of experience, preferably in a medium to large development operation with experience managing complex multi-channel annual fund operations, is required for this position. At least five years of management experience with experience working in a comprehensive capital campaign in a higher education setting is preferred. Pomona College will consider candidates with a broad range of backgrounds. If you are excited about this role and feel that you can contribute to Pomona College, but your experience does not exactly align with every qualification listed above, we encourage you to apply. All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and résumé. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of Pomona College and the responsibilities and qualifications specified in the position prospectus.

The salary range for this position is $150,000 to $175,000 annually.

Pomona College is committed to the inclusion of all qualified candidates. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the selection process, please contact Kim Farr at [email protected].