Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving Officer

Maricopa Community College district; Mesa (AZ); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 78.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health benefits

Paid time off

Holidays

Life Insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Flexible schedule

Zusammenfassung

Mesa Community College is seeking an Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving Officer to cultivate alumni and donor relationships, grow annual giving, and relaunch Mesa Community College's Alumni Advisory Board. This role blends strategic fundraising, relationship leadership, and campaign execution to advance student success and the College's mission.

If you thrive on high-touch engagement and meaningful impact, this is the role to make a visible difference across MCCCD's communities.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, fundraising, business, management, nonprofit management, nonprofit leadership, mathematics, life science, physical science, English, journalism, history, psychology, or a related field and two years of experience assisting with and/or coordinating various fundraising campaigns and activities.
• An equivalent combination of the conferred degree and directly related full-time work experience may be considered.

Aufgaben

• Actively manage a portfolio of approximately 125–150 alumni and friends, building and strengthening relationships across the donor lifecycle.
• Meet with donors and prospects, in person and virtually, to develop long-term relationships.
• Identify philanthropic interests and build a strong pipeline of supporters.
• Oversee the full gift process and ensure donor recognition and impact communication.
• Maintain Raiser's Edge records and collaborate with the Chief Philanthropy Officer on major gift cultivation.

Kenntnisse

Donor relations

Event planning

Communication

Relationship management

Fundraising campaigns

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications or related field

Equivalent combination of degree and work experience

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Jobbeschreibung

Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving Officer

Job ID: 322502

Location: Mesa Community College

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Hiring Salary Range

$60,136.00 - $78,176.50/annually, DOE

Grade

116

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; some evenings and weekends may be required

Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm

Work Calendar

12 Months

Maricopa Summary

10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities.

The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision- creating excellence in education for a better world.

We focus on people-not profits.

With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we're changing college.

We don't just support our community-we help build it.

We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact.

We believe our employees are our most valuable asset.

Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix.

Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year.

Campus Statement

Mesa Community College (MCC) is nationally recognized for its excellence in university transfer, career and technical programs, civic engagement, and innovative education. Serving more than 25,500 students annually, MCC offers a range of degree and certificate programs across its two campuses and additional locations. MCC students contribute more than 8,500 hours of community service annually. MCC serves as a key resource for education, workforce development, and lifelong learning. The college enhances student success through Guided Pathways with Integrated Support Services. A Hispanic Serving Institution, nearly 50% of MCC students are first‑generation college attendees, and it boasts the largest Indigenous student population among Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) colleges, supporting students from 22 Arizona tribes and additional out-of-state tribes. Our award‑winning faculty are committed to helping students achieve their goals through high‑quality education, training, and undergraduate research opportunities. Located in the East Valley of Phoenix, Arizona, MCC is one of 10 colleges in MCCCD. Learn more at https://www.mesacc.edu/.

Benefits

• Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time
• 20 Paid Observed Holidays
• Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer‑matching contributions
• Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Annual Professional Development Funding
• Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Health & Wellness Programs:

• District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars
• Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter
• Virta Diabetes Reversal Program, Support Groups
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services
• Pre-Retirement Planning Events
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer)

Job Summary

Are you passionate about building lifelong relationships and creating meaningful impact for students? The Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving Officer is a high-impact role responsible for cultivating alumni and donor relationships, increasing annual giving and relaunching Mesa Community College's Alumni Advisory Board. This role blends strategic fundraising, relationship leadership, and annual campaign execution to propel a culture of philanthropy that directly advances student success and the College's mission.

If you thrive on high-touch engagement, strategic impact, and revitalizing programs, this is the role where you can make a visible difference.

Essential Functions

Alumni & Donor Relationship Management - 40%

• Actively manage a portfolio of approximately 125-150 alumni and friends, building and strengthening relationships across the full donor lifecycle - from discovery and qualification through cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Spend a significant portion of time meeting with donors and prospects, both in person and virtually, to develop purposeful, long-term relationships.
• Conduct discovery and qualification meetings to identify philanthropic interests and build a strong pipeline of engaged supporters.
• Oversee the full gift process, including identifying prospects, making asks, and ensuring donors are recognized and informed of their impact.
• Maintain accurate records in the Raiser's Edge database and collaborate with the Chief Philanthropy Officer to identify opportunities for major gift cultivation.

Annual Giving Strategy & Campaign Execution - 35%

• Lead Mesa Community College's annual giving program to grow the donor base, increase participation, and build sustainable recurring giving.
• Design and implement an annual giving plan and budget focused on acquisition, retention, growth, and recurring gifts.
• Develop and execute multi-channel campaigns, including direct mail, digital outreach, Giving Day initiatives, and targeted employee and alumni appeals that highlight recurring giving opportunities.
• Craft compelling business cases for support that connect donors to the College priorities and student impact.
• Engage alumni, employees, retirees, community partners, and friends in giving opportunities that inspire ongoing support.
• Track campaign performance, analyze results, and refine strategies to increase engagement, and maximize giving outcomes.

Alumni Advisory Board Leadership - 15% (Year One), 10% Thereafter

• Lead the relaunch of the College's Alumni Advisory Board to strengthen engagement and philanthropy.
• Serve as the primary liaison to the Alumni Advisory Board.
• Recruit, onboard, and engage alumni leaders from various backgrounds who represent the breadth of the College's community in partnership with the Chief Philanthropy Officer.
• Establish a new board structure with expectations and a meeting cadence during the relaunch phase.
• Facilitate board and committee meetings, guide members to advance engagement and fundraising goals and personally ask them to give.
• Cultivate board members as ambassadors, supporting annual giving and promoting the College's mission.

Communications, Stewardship & Impact Reporting - 10%

• Strengthen alumni and donor engagement by ensuring supporters understand the impact of their philanthropy and remain connected to the College's mission throughout their lives.
• Collaborate with the Office of Institutional Advancement to create and deliver communications that inform and inspire alumni and donors.
• Design stewardship and recognition initiatives that celebrate the impact of gifts through print and digital.
• Monitor engagement and fundraising metrics and provide insights to refine strategies and enhance results.
• Participate in key cultivation and celebration events, including the College's annual Hall of Fame recognition and other philanthropy initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in marketing, communications, fundraising, business, management, nonprofit management, nonprofit leadership, mathematics, life science, physical science, English, journalism, history, psychology, or a related field and two years of experience assisting with and/or coordinating various fundraising campaigns and activities.

OR

An equivalent combination of the conferred degree and directly related full-time work experience as described above sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered.

Desired Qualifications

• A. Experience managing a portfolio of donors or prospective donors, including developing engagement or solicitation strategies aligned with individual philanthropic interests.
• B. Experience setting and conducting in-person donor discovery, cultivation, or solicitation meetings and building relationships that lead to philanthropic support.
• C. Experience developing annual giving or fundraising campaigns using multiple channels (e.g., direct mail, digital outreach, crowdfunding, giving days, or other online platforms).
• D. Experience identifying, recruiting, and engaging volunteers or alumni leaders to serve on boards, advisory groups, or committees.
• E. Experience establishing goals, tracking progress, and analyzing results to improve fundraising or engagement outcomes.
• F. Experience creating communications or promotional materials that support fundraising, donor engagement, or alumni relations initiatives.
• G. One year of relevant full-time MCCCD experience during the previous two years.

Special Working Conditions

Possession of a valid State of Arizona Class D driver's license is required; must meet minimum standards regarding driving.

This position requires in-person work at the college campus during the standard work schedule. The role also involves frequent travel throughout the Greater Phoenix, Arizona area, including Maricopa County, to meet with alumni, donors, and community partners as part of active portfolio management and engagement.

Standard work schedule varies during the year: August through mid-May: Monday - Friday, 8 hour days; mid-May through the end of July: Monday - Thursday, 10 hour days

MCC does not sponsor individuals for work visas

Posting Close Date

Open until filled

Next Review July 7, 2026 - First Review April 20, 2026

Applications received after the review date may not be screened

EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.

The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.