What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Annual Giving and Alumni & AE Engagement position at This Way LLC?
Our partner is seeking a Director of Annual Giving and Alumni / ae Engagement in St. Paul, MN. This full-time, exempt position will oversee the annual giving program, alumni / ae relations, and donor engagement for a prominent college preparatory day school serving students from kindergarten through grade 12. The Director will be responsible for managing fundraising efforts, strategic alumni / ae programming, and strengthening connections with alumni, parents, and friends of the school.
Responsibilities
Annual Giving
Manage the annual giving program, budget, vendors, and staff for fundraising efforts below the Leadership Giving Society ($2,500 ).
Develop strategic plans for alumni / ae giving, focusing on reunion giving, young alumni / ae giving, and day-of-giving events.
Create marketing and communication materials for annual giving solicitations.
Develop fundraising achievement plans with goals, priorities, outcomes, action steps, and timetables.
Manage volunteer committees for parent, alumni / ae, and faculty / staff campaigns.
Oversee donor stewardship and recognition programs.
Prepare and interpret reports on annual giving progress and trends.
Manage a personal portfolio of alumni / ae prospects for qualification, cultivation, solicitation, gift closure, and stewardship.
Alumni / ae Engagement
Provide strategic direction to the Alumni / ae Relations program, focusing on fostering strong, mutually beneficial relationships between the school and its alumni / ae.
Direct key alumni / ae engagement programs, including regional alumni / ae events, the Athletics Hall of Fame, and the Distinguished Alumni / ae Program.
Oversee other alumni / ae programs, such as the Annual Alumni / ae Reunion Program, Alumni / ae Council, and Alumni / ae Speaker Series.
Manage alumni / ae social media strategy and execution.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree required.
Five to seven years of demonstrated success in fundraising, volunteer management, events management, marketing, or a related field.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, along with experience using CRM software (preferably Raiser's Edge).
Proficiency with Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Word.
Significant hands-on management experience in complex projects involving volunteers or cross-functional teams.
Excellent interpersonal, customer service, listening, and attention-to-detail skills.
Ability to plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate programs and initiatives.
Comfort in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
Motivated team player committed to personal and professional growth.
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Life and disability insurance.
Generous paid time off.
Free lunch during the school year.
Retirement plan with generous matching contributions through TIAA.
Professional development opportunities and leadership programs.
Sabbatical program.
Tuition remission for employees’ children and complimentary before and after school care.
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