The mission of West Point Association of Graduates (WPAOG) is to ?Serve West Point and the Long Gray Line.? WPAOG is both the alumni association and foundation for the United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point. Our vision is to ensure the Long Gray Line remains the most highly connected alumni body in the world. USMA is renowned as the world's preeminent leadership development institution. The student body, or Corps of Cadets, numbers 4,400, and each year approximately 1,000 cadets graduate and are commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army.
Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Development and serving as a member of the Development Office's senior management team, the Director of Class Giving (hereby referred to as the Director) is responsible for the overall strategy, implementation, and management of all USMA class gift campaigns. The Director leads a five-member Class Giving team consisting of three Class Giving Officers, a First-Class Gift Program Manager, and a Class Giving Coordinator. The Director establishes departmental priorities, oversees campaign planning and execution, manages the department's operating budget, and is responsible for achieving annual goals related to class cash receipts, new pledges, and alumni participation.
The Director serves as the primary fundraising advisor for a portfolio of reunion classes while providing strategic leadership for all class gift campaigns. Working closely with class leaders and volunteers, the Director develops and implements fundraising strategies that align alumni philanthropic interests with the highest priorities of the United States Military Academy and the West Point Association of Graduates. The Director collaborates extensively with Major & Leadership Gift Officers, Annual Giving, Communications & Marketing, Alumni Support, Finance, Athletics, and Academy leadership to ensure successful campaign execution and exceptional volunteer and donor experience. The Director also oversees the First-Class Gift Program in partnership with the First-Class Gift Program Manager, helping educate cadets on the importance of philanthropy and lifelong engagement with West Point.
Strong organizational, analytical, and project management abilities, along with outstanding verbal and written communication skills, are essential. The successful candidate must be an accomplished relationship builder who enjoys working with volunteers, donors, and institutional leaders while leading a collaborative, high-performing team. The incumbent must be goal-oriented and capable of balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while demonstrating initiative, sound judgment, and exceptional leadership.
A bachelor?s degree is required. Eight to ten years of progressively responsible fundraising, advancement, nonprofit leadership, or related management experience is required. Familiarity with the United States Military Academy, alumni relations, and higher education advancement are preferred. We offer excellent benefits and a pleasant working environment. Additionally, the incumbent must live within commuting distance of West Point. The salary range will be approximately $115,000 to $125,000, depending on skills and experience. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and up to three (3) letters of reference. To apply, visit https://www.westpointaog.org/employment.