Alumni & Donor Relations Program Manager

University of Maryland; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 72,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The Development Program Manager at University of Maryland reports to the Chief Development Officer in the School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation (MAPP). The role expands fundraising impact by enhancing alumni relations, managing events, volunteer efforts, and donor stewardship, and leading the MAPP+D Alumni Network and related committees.

This role collaborates with central Donor Relations, the Alumni Association, and ARCH communications to plan and execute campaigns, Giving Day, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; experience in scholarship activities, gift administration, stewardship, or donor relations preferred.
• Three years of professional donor relations or related fundraising experience; knowledge of policies and processes essential.
• Additional work experience may substitute education on a year-for-year basis up to four years.

Responsibilities

• Expand alumni relations and development efforts through engagement, events, outreach and stewardship.
• Lead annual giving initiatives, donor recognition, and scholarship reporting.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the MAPP development office and act as unit expert for data management and budget oversight.
• Coordinate with Donor Relations, Alumni Association, and internal partners to grow networks and the prospect pipeline.

Skills

Donor CRM

Written communication

Verbal communication

Volunteer management

Event planning

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Development Program Manager at University of Maryland reports to the Chief Development Officer in the School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation (MAPP). The role expands fundraising impact by enhancing alumni relations, managing events, volunteer efforts, and donor stewardship, and leading the MAPP+D Alumni Network and related committees.

This role collaborates with central Donor Relations, the Alumni Association, and ARCH communications to plan and execute campaigns, Giving Day, and