Overview

The Director of Alumni/ae Relations and Annual Giving is responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing all components of an alumni/ae program to actively engage alumni/ae in the mission and life of Touro University Nevada (Touro).

The Director will develop and execute a multi-year strategic plan for alumni/ae engagement and

initiate a broad range of alumni/ae and donor events to increase Touro’s alumni/ae participation rate (i.e., alumni/ae giving). The position will implement strategies to increase the value of the Touro degree by nurturing school spirit, the growth of the Touro alumni/ae network, growing an alumni/ae mentorship program, implementing an alumni/ae benefits program (e.g., insurance discounts), and spearheading an alumni/ae advisory council.

The Director is responsible for advancing the mission of Touro by strategically developing,

organizing, and leading programs that are designed to identify, track, communicate with, serve,

and involve alumni/ae in the life of Touro. In addition to alumni engagement, this position will also oversee corporate partnerships in the sports and entertainment sectors. 

Located in Henderson, Nevada, approximately twenty-five minutes from the notorious Las Vegas strip, Touro University Nevada is a non-profit medical, health sciences, and education graduate university focused on positively impacting our community in healthcare and education. Our values surrounding social justice, intellectual pursuit, and service to humanity are steadfast and are clearly visible in the actions of our students, faculty, staff, and graduates.

We invite you to apply to our position for consideration to join the ranks of our diverse, talented, and professional staff and faculty. Please visit the tun.touro.edu/administration/human-resources website where you can see a comprehensive listing of optional benefits and Human Resources contact information.

Responsibilities

2.1. Develop and implement alumni/ae campaigns for private support to encourage increased financial support of Touro (i.e., increase the alumni/ae participation rate).

3.1. Nurture the growth of the Touro alumni/ae network through the use of technology and social engagement.

3.2. Grow a Touro mentorship program, connecting alumni/ae to current students.

3.3. Implement an alumni/ae benefits program.

3.4. Spearhead the development and appointment of a Touro Alumni/ae Advisory Council.

3.5. Develop and execute a print-on-demand spirit store with Touro-branded gear.

3.6. Serve as the main campus liaison between programmatic alumni/ae groups and the wider university community, fostering increased involvement by building strong alumni/ae connections that meet the overall university’s strategic plan and goals.

3.7. Manage the advancement office’s planning, writing and production of alumni/ae publications, correspondence, and related communications to support a strong alumni/ae program. 

4.1. Plan alumni/ae relations strategies in close partnership with the academic departments.

4.2 Research, draft, and write reports, funding proposals, and correspondence related to alumni/ae engagement and development.

4.3. Advise on the proper storage of alumni/ae information in Raiser’s Edge.

4.4. Prepare an annual budget.

4.5. Design and coordinate swag and giveaways.

4.6. Coordinate with the teammates across campus on alumni/ae events to include fundraising, cultivation, and stewardship events both on a small and larger scale.

Qualifications

Education:

• Baccalaureate degree required from an accredited college or university with preference given to candidates with advanced degrees.

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree and six years of experience related to the job duties or in higher education advancement.

• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• Nonprofit fundraising or sales experience, preferably in higher education.

• Demonstrated ability to
• develop and implement strategic plans, policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.
• prioritize, organize and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously and accurately in a detail-oriented environment.
• handle confidential, sensitive information with the highest degree of professionalism. 
• write and edit, and move a printed or digital project through design, print, and distribution.
• work with board members, volunteers, students, and other external constituencies.

Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a professional experience that feels fluid, calm, and harmonious through the use of soft skills, such as communication, problem-solving, teamwork, critical thinking, a positive attitude, creativity, and empathy.
• Ability to create a diverse program to engage and build life-long relationships with Touro’s alumni/ae.
• Comfort in working with highly trained medical and health care professionals.
• Knowledge of development/fundraising concepts.
• Excellent interpersonal/human relations skills.
• Strong verbal and professional written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
• Ability to coordinate efforts with faculty and administrative offices.
• Ability to interact with diplomacy, confidentiality, and tact amid influential community leaders and diverse groups.
• Ability to maintain relationships with significant and influential individuals.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to organize and manage special event logistics to include audience development, invitation design, mailing, catering, etc.

Essential Characteristics:

• Teammate
• Collegial
• Great interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Heartfelt commitment to Touro’s cause
• Detail-oriented
• Adaptable
• Resilient
• Determined
• Humble
• Having deep integrity, honesty, and the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Willing to persevere through adversity and the prototypical ‘no’ of sales work
• Storyteller
• Motivator
• Researcher
• Creative thinker

HOURS

Mon – Thurs, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Friday, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

Please note weekend and evening work will be necessary.