What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Alumni and Donor Engagement position at NEOMED?
Position Information
Position Title
Director, Alumni and Donor Engagement
Position Type
Admin/Professional
Department
Alumni Relations
Full or Part Time
Full Time
Pay Grade
MN12
Position Summary Information
Summary
Responsible for planning and managing comprehensive alumni and donor engagement programs, projects and events that engage and strengthen connections to NEOMED, build relationships between alumni, donors, faculty and students, help generate new and renewed gifts in support of the NEOMED Foundation’s priorities and goals. This position is responsible for creating new approaches to current methods of stewarding and engaging these key constituents on a more personal level, including in-person and online events, and volunteerism. Works in partnership with the Senior Director of Alumni Relations and the Advancement team in developing the outreach and engagement operating plan for Alumni Relations.
Principal Functional Responsibilities
Alumni Engagement: Help develop, implement, and assess strategic initiatives to meaningfully engage alumni, with a particular focus on those who have yet to engage with NEOMED. Work to increase overall alumni philanthropic and engagement participation levels and strengthen lifelong relationships between alumni and the university. Partner with NEOMED’s marketing and communications team and the annual giving team to assist with the development and implementation of a multi-channel communications plan for alumni so that they feel engaged and well informed. Maintain and provide accurate statistics and reporting for alumni who engage and give to NEOMED. Assist with the development, implementation, and assessment of a comprehensive alumni volunteer program that cultivates advocates and donors. Act as a liaison with the alumni association national board of directors and related committees. Monitor progress of outreach and engagement programming against planned outcomes to improve overall effectiveness.
Philanthropic Events and Stewardship: Design strategic stewardship programs to educate and inform donors of the impact of their giving to NEOMED through personalized annual reports, events, and communications including social media, e-blasts, year-end reminders, birthday, anniversary, special events, acknowledgements, gift announcements, invitations, newsletter updates and fundraising materials. Responsible for organizing alumni and Foundation events. Manage and coordinate other philanthropic programs as they arise.
Student and Young Alumni Direct Engagement: Manage a Young Alumni program for NEOMED focused on growing young alumni engagement in order to cultivate the next generation of philanthropists to meet participation and dollar goals. Manage a portfolio of 300 alumni with the goal of increasing engagement, secure their philanthropic support, and determine the alumni’s inclination and interest toward a leadership, major gift, or principal gift. Work in partnership with team members to increase the alumni giving level. Lead efforts for student outreach and engagement platforms, educating students to the resources available with regard to the Alumni Association. Travel to recruit, solicit and manage alumni volunteers, oversee the next generation of major gifts philanthropists of alumni by classes and by academic program.
Miscellaneous Duties: Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field (or equivalent experience)
- Seven years of progressively responsible experience in alumni relations, advancement, event planning, annual giving, preferably in health sciences higher education.
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Requirements
Must be able to utilize a phone, computer and other office equipment. Moderate travel may be required. Must be available for occasional evening and weekend events.
Department Specific Information
Salary: commensurate with experience.
Posting Detail Information
NEOMED Campus Safety Guidelines
In an effort to keep our campus community as healthy and safe as possible, NEOMED may require vaccinations as a condition of attendance and employment. This policy will allow for exemption of the vaccination requirement for those individuals with valid medical reasons, sincerely held religious beliefs and matters of conscience.
