Dir. of Annual Giving and Alumni Relations

Metropolitan College of New York (MCNY) is a unique and vibrant learning institution. It is a non-profit, regionally accredited college offering associate, bachelor's and master's degrees, with state-of-the-art campuses in the Financial District of Manhattan and the Hub district of the South Bronx. For over 50 years, MCNY has offered highly motivated learners a powerful model of Purpose-Centered Education that promotes personal transformation and constructive change in workplaces and communities. MCNY enrolls approximately 1,000 students annually into its accelerated degree programs with convenient onsite and remote schedules for added flexibility.  

Summary: 

This position is responsible for organizing and managing all aspects of the Metropolitan College of New York Annual Fund, the top fundraising priorities at Metropolitan College of New York, which provides critical operating support to all areas of the institution. The Director will coordinate and conduct both personal and direct marketing solicitations of alumni, friends of Metropolitan College of New York, and congregations to ensure the continued growth of the Metropolitan College of New York Annual Fund in both dollars and donors.

The Director will also develop and manage a comprehensive alumni relations program. The Director should increase alumni giving participation and support through strong communication, personal interaction and events in order to maintain and strengthen positive relationships with students and alumni to encourage their continued long-term interaction with Metropolitan College of New York.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement effective annual giving programs to increase both dollars and donors.
• Implement fund raising best practices.
• Familiar with NYC boroughs and an understanding of the culture. 
• Regularly solicit alumni, friends and congregations for gifts to Metropolitan College of New York Annual Fund via a robust solicitation calendar with methods including but not limited to phonathons, direct mail, electronic methods and personal solicitation.
• Track and report on the effectiveness of all solicitations by donor type.
• Oversee production of annual giving reports; provide analysis of giving trends.
• Work with the board of trustees and alumni steering committee to secure their personal annual gifts.
• Work with the board of trustees and alumni steering committee to secure new annual fund donors to Metropolitan College of New York from each board member’s unique spheres of influence.
• Budget for yearly annual giving and alumni relations activities.
• Work with principle rectors on strategies for acquiring new donors for Metropolitan College of New York.
• Design and implement productive volunteer opportunities for alumni through the Alumni Steering Committee.
• Work with campus community to build communication and benefits offered to alumni.
• Recruit and train alumni leaders and volunteers.
• Meet with student groups to introduce them to alumni activities and encourage their participation in alumni events.

Qualifications & Special Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Must be able to work as part of a team and manage multiple tasks, details, and support staff
• Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• 3-5 years’ experience in annual giving, membership, or alumni relations in a higher education environment or other equivalent non-profit environment.
• Demonstrated track record of fund-raising success.
• Ability to represent Institutional Advancement professionally.
• Must be capable of working with sensitive information with complete confidentiality.
• Must be flexible with work schedule and available to work weekends and evenings, as necessary.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to multi-task and set priorities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to respond with sensitivity and awareness to those with diverse cultural, ethnic, social backgrounds, values, attitudes and languages.
• Computer literate with a solid knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, and knowledge and experience with donor management software
• Social media knowledge, experience, and understanding is highly desirable.

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $64k – $73k. Metropolitan College of New York considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume below or mail to Department of Human Resources, Metropolitan College of New York, 60 West Street, New York, NY  10006. 

For more information about MCNY please visit the College’s website at www.mcny.edu 

MCNY is an Equal Opportunity Employer.