Director of Digital Engagement and Alumni

MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL

Job Title: Director of Digital Engagement and Alumni
Job Start Date : Mutually Agreeable Date
Application Closing Date : until filled
FLSA Status: Exempt, Full-Time

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION:

The mission of the Marquette University High School’s Director of Digital Engagement and Alumni is to encourage philanthropic support towards MUHS through constituent engagement. This position will play an important role in serving as a liaison between alumni/parents/friends and meaningful opportunities to give. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for Marquette University High
School and a desire to make an impact on the future of the school.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

Digital Engagement

• Actively engage and build relationships with a portfolio of current and prospective donors

• Proactively identify and launch initiatives that drive donations

• Serve as a “gift concierge,” helping share impact stories and steward current leadership donors

• Leverage technology including social media platforms and virtual communication tools to build relationships with constituents

• Achieve clear donor retention and reactivation goals

• Formulate and execute a communications plan in collaboration with the Director of

Communications to support the Annual Giving Programs.

• Work effectively with the Director of Donor Philanthropy to build strategies for moving donors to higher giving levels while identifying and qualifying prospects for the major gift prospect pool and to gain strong participation in annual giving from major gift donors.

• Coordinate annual giving with reunion class gift campaigns and other specialty constituents, such as trustees and alumni board members, in a sophisticated and effective manner.

• Implement best practices and new ideas, participating in professional development where appropriate to ensure these ideals are continuously implemented at MUHS.

Alumni

• Staff the Alumni Committee of the Board of Directors.

• Write brief profiles for the "Alumni Notes" section of the MUHS Magazine

• In coordination with the Alumni Chaplain, ensure the presence of MUHS at wakes and funerals when appropriate

• Engage volunteers to help plan, organize and execute, along with the Director of Events, the

MUHS Golf Invitational, Academy Dinner and the triennial Athletic Hall of Fame events.

• Organize and service class reunion committees

• Plan and execute all aspects of the annual Alumni Basketball Tournament

• Assist President, as requested, with out-of-state alumni contacts and receptions

QUALIFICATIONS:

College degree required. Values consistent with the mission of a Jesuit, Catholic education. Excellent interpersonal, writing and presentation skills Computer skills: Microsoft Office software; Blackbaud’s
Raisers Edge experience a plus. Self-starter, ability to work without direct supervision. Flexibility with work schedule; availability to work occasional evenings and weekends as required. Ability to work with sensitive information while maintaining complete confidentiality. Ability to develop and supervise volunteers.

Must be willing to travel as necessary.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

This position reports directly to the Vice President of Development.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This is a 12-month position that will require occasional evening and weekend work and travel to different locations.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

This description documents the general nature and level of responsibility associated with this position.
It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties, and responsibilities required. It is not intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and monitor the work of employees under supervision.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $39,044.47 - $131,873.78 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Milwaukee, WI 53208: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Fundraising: 1 year (Preferred)
• Raiser's Edge: 1 year (Preferred)
• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location