Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College in the search for a Senior Director of Annual Giving.

In partnership with the Chief Advancement Officer and guided by Tuck’s strategic priorities, the Senior Director of Annual Giving will provide strategic and operational leadership for one of the most distinctive annual giving programs in higher education. Tuck leads the field in alumni participation, with 57 percent participation last year. Alumni commitment is sustained and deeply rooted: 90 percent of donors gave again the following year, and more than a third are “perfect givers,” having participated in annual giving every year since graduation.

At Tuck, participation is treated as a meaningful indicator of engagement and shared responsibility for the School’s success—not simply a byproduct of fundraising activity. As many institutions shift away from participation as a core metric, Tuck remains intentionally focused on sustaining and strengthening this hallmark of its community. The Senior Director will be energized by the opportunity to thoughtfully expand participation within a close-knit alumni base, bringing creativity and care to a program defined by relationships rather than scale. This role will particularly appeal to a leader who values depth over volume, thrives in a highly connected environment, and is motivated by work that is personal, mission-driven, and transformative.

One of three professional schools at Dartmouth, the Tuck School of Business is the world’s first graduate school of management, supported by the world’s best alumni network. Founded in 1900, Tuck celebrated its 125th Anniversary in 2025. Tuck’s mission is to develop wise, decisive leaders who better the world through business. Its unique location and learning environment enable Tuck to create trust-based learning communities better than any other peer business school. Tuck distinguishes itself by delivering educational experiences that are distinctly personal, connected, and transformative. The School celebrates its environment and community as competitive advantages.

The heart of Tuck is its two-year full-time MBA program where it continues to set records for the quality of each incoming class, the career outcomes students achieve, and the impact of its alumni network. Among U.S. business schools, Tuck is currently ranked #6 by U.S. News & World Report, Bloomberg Businessweek and LinkedIn, #11 by the Financial Times, and #4 in a composite ranking by Poets & Quants.

Tuck’s extraordinarily distinguished, loyal, and supportive global alumni community is foundational to the school’s strength, reputation, and long-term success. Deeply connected to one another and to Tuck, alumni demonstrate a strong sense of shared investment in the vitality and future of the institution. They contribute their time, leadership, expertise, and networks to advance the school’s mission and ensure the continued excellence of the Tuck experience for current and future students. Recognized as exceptional team builders and people-centered leaders, Tuck alumni set the standard for philanthropic engagement in higher education, sustaining the only school with a longstanding majority-giving culture and national leadership in both participation and dollars. This extraordinary level of alumni commitment defines the Tuck community and differentiates the school in lasting and meaningful ways.

Working at Tuck means you are an integral part of the Tuck community, with commitment to purpose and the core values of a distinctly personal, connected, and transformative learning community across the spectrum of the Tuck experience, from the immersive full-time MBA program, lifelong learning programs, and the development of strong ties among students, faculty, alumni and staff. Tuck’s commitment to lifelong learning extends to investment in the professional growth and skill and career development of its employees for the workforce of the future, encouraging all in our community to innovate, take risks, and lead with integrity and purpose.

At least ten years of progressive experience in annual giving or development leadership in nonprofits is required for this position. Experience in a business school or professional school environment is desirable. The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College will consider candidates with a broad range of backgrounds. If you are excited about this role and feel that you can contribute to Tuck, 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 the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College and the responsibilities and qualifications specified in the position prospectus.

The salary range for this position is $150,000 to $175,000. Dartmouth College offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance, wellness benefits, an Employee Assistance Program, retirement plans, and generous paid time off.