Prospect Research & Alumni Engagement Specialist

American University of Sharjah; Sharjah; On-site; AED 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Sharjah is seeking an Advancement Specialist to support fundraising and alumni engagement initiatives. The candidate will conduct prospect research, prepare donor communications, and assist in developing strategies to enhance donor relations. Ideal qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and 1-2 years of experience in a related field. The role involves creative content development and engagement strategies for alumni participation.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in advancement, donor relations, or communications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for newsletters and reports.
• Creative approach to content development and alumni engagement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct prospect identification and research for fundraising goals.
• Prepare detailed donor profiles and research briefings.
• Plan and write the monthly online alumni newsletter.

Skills

Research and analysis

Written communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Content development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Donor databases

Job description

A prominent educational institution in Sharjah is seeking an Advancement Specialist to support fundraising and alumni engagement initiatives. The candidate will conduct prospect research, prepare donor communications, and assist in developing strategies to enhance donor relations. Ideal qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and 1-2 years of experience in a related field. The role involves creative content development and engagement strategies for alumni participation.