About this opportunity
Lafayette College lists this Campaign Director opportunity in city of easton, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Company Description Lafayette College, chartered in 1826 to honor Marquis de Lafayette and the cause of freedom in the American Revolution, is a distinguished liberal arts institution with a strong tradition of academic excellence. For nearly 200 years, the College has fostered a close-knit, engaged community that values intellectual curiosity, civic responsibility, and collaborative learning. Located in Easton, Pennsylvania, Lafayette offers a vibrant campus environment that blends historic character with modern facilities and resources. The College is committed to supporting diverse perspectives and cultivating future leaders who contribute meaningfully to society.
Role Description The Campaign Director is a full-time, hybrid role based in Easton, PA, with the flexibility to work from home for part of the schedule. This role is responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and evaluation of comprehensive fundraising campaigns that advance Lafayette College's strategic priorities.
Day-to-day responsibilities include developing campaign strategies, coordinating timelines and deliverables, managing campaign staff and volunteers, and collaborating with College leadership, advancement teams, and external partners. The Campaign Director will coordinate internal campaign projects, support major gift and annual giving efforts, and ensure consistent messaging across campaign communications.
The role also involves monitoring campaign performance, preparing reports, and adjusting strategies to meet fundraising goals while maintaining strong relationships with donors and stakeholders.
Qualifications
Demonstrated skills in Campaign Management and experience with advancement in Higher Education or similar large-scale initiatives.
Proficiency in Project Management, including planning, coordination, and execution of complex, multi-phase efforts.
Fundraising experience, with a track record of meeting or exceeding targets and cultivating donor relationships.
Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams and constituencies.
Strategic thinking and data-driven decision-making, including familiarity with campaign analytics and CRM or fundraising databases.
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as communications, public administration, political science, nonprofit management, or equivalent experience.
Experience in higher education, nonprofit, or mission-driven organizations is beneficial, along with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Worksite address
city of easton, PA, 18043, US
Who can apply
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