About – Annual Giving Directors

About the Consortium

A circle of institutions advancing the art and science of annual giving.

Our Mission

Empowering Leaders for Strategic Excellence

The Annual Giving Directors Consortium exists to advance the effectiveness of annual giving programs at leading institutions through peer exchange, collaborative benchmarking, and shared professional development.

We convene senior annual giving professionals in a confidential, trust-based environment where candid dialogue and mutual support drive institutional and professional growth.

“Empowering leaders for strategic excellence — a circle of institutions advancing the art and science of annual giving.”

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Our History

A Tradition of Collaborative Leadership

The Annual Giving Directors Consortium was established to address a clear need: senior annual giving professionals at leading institutions required a confidential forum for strategic exchange that public conferences and vendor-sponsored events could not provide.

From its founding, the consortium has maintained a selective membership model, ensuring that participation remains valuable and discussions remain candid. Today, the consortium continues to serve as a trusted peer network for directors navigating the evolving landscape of philanthropic engagement.

Our Approach

Three Pillars of Value

Peer Exchange

A confidential forum where directors engage in candid dialogue on the strategic and operational challenges of annual giving leadership.

Shared Practice

Collaborative development of benchmarks, frameworks, and resources that elevate the profession and inform institutional decision-making.

Professional Elevation

Ongoing investment in the growth and effectiveness of annual giving directors through structured learning and peer mentorship.

Governance

Consortium Leadership

The consortium is governed by a steering committee of member directors, elected by peers to guide strategic direction and ensure continued value for all participants.

Leadership roster and committee structure are shared with members and updated annually following elections.

Learn More About Membership

Membership is by invitation or institutional nomination. Explore eligibility criteria and the benefits of participation.