Associate Director, Next Generation Philanthropy

The Rector \& Visitors of the University of Virginia Category Advancement \& Development Location Charlottesville, Virginia, United States of America Partially Remote Job Id R0084408 JOB DESCRIPTION External Relations at the University of Virginia (UVA) is seeking a highly qualified candidate to fill the role of **Associate Director, Next Generation Philanthropy**. The University of Virginia has a strong and reputable advancement community, boasting effective, results\-oriented, and resourceful professionals. Our community comprises a robust central advancement organization, 12 University schools, and more than 25 University\-related programs. We offer a wide variety of career opportunities, as well as an outstanding environment for professional growth and development. **Position Summary** The Associate Director, Next Generation Philanthropy provides strategic leadership for University Annual Giving and Stewardship’s (UAG\&S) student and recent undergraduate philanthropy efforts, with particular emphasis on the alumni journey from matriculation through the fifth‑year reunion. Reporting to the Director, Virtual Philanthropy, this role is responsible for developing and executing a cohesive, multi‑channel engagement strategy that integrates marketing, cross\-Grounds partnerships, events, 1:1 outreach, solicitation, and stewardship for students and young alumni. The Associate Director supervises the Assistant Director, Next Generation Philanthropy, and student interns, translating high‑level strategy into clear priorities, governance, and execution. This role serves as the strategic lead of the NextGen program and its execution, ensuring alignment between student engagement, young alumni fundraising, and long‑term donor pipeline development. **Responsibilities** **Strategy \& Program Execution** * Develop a comprehensive NextGen and young alumni engagement strategy, with a focus on the transition from student philanthropy to sustained engagement through the fifth‑year reunion. * Implement the created strategy with the Assistant Director, Next Generation Philanthropy. * Establish annual goals, KPIs, and success measures for student and young alumni philanthropy, including participation, retention, and stewardship outcomes. * Collaborate with colleagues in the Office of Engagement, including Lifetime Learning and the UVA Clubs Global Network, to create and expand engagement offerings for the NextGen audience. * Serve as the primary strategic partner to schools, units, and cross‑Grounds stakeholders engaging students and young alumni, aligning efforts with central Annual Giving priorities. * Design strategic frameworks for major NextGen initiatives and campaigns, clarifying objectives, target audiences, positioning, and criteria for success. * Use performance data and constituent insights to refine strategy, adjust priorities, and inform future program direction. **Management \& Team Leadership** * Supervise the Assistant Director, Next G