Assistant Director, Alumni Engagement & Institutional Advancement

California Western School of Law; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

8% Retirement contribution

Paid breaks

Paid holidays

Wellness programs

On-campus parking

Job summary

California Western School of Law in San Diego seeks an Assistant Director of Institutional Advancement & Alumni Engagement to lead fundraising and alumni relations. Reporting to the Executive Director, you will drive annual giving, donor stewardship, and communications with alumni, students, volunteers, and partners to strengthen philanthropic support and lifelong engagement.

The role requires strategic thinking, strong project management, and excellent relationship-building in a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of fundraising experience in higher education or nonprofit focusing on annual giving.

Responsibilities

• Administer a comprehensive, multi-channel annual giving program including direct mail, email, social media and events.
• Manage a portfolio of donors and solicit gifts up to $5,000.
• Engage with alumni and students through newsletters, programs and events.
• Oversee donor recognition, giving societies and stewardship activities.
• Collaborate with departments to support clinics, centers and community programs.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Project management

Communication

Job description

California Western School of Law in San Diego seeks an Assistant Director of Institutional Advancement & Alumni Engagement to lead fundraising and alumni relations. Reporting to the Executive Director, you will drive annual giving, donor stewardship, and communications with alumni, students, volunteers, and partners to strengthen philanthropic support and lifelong engagement.

The role requires strategic thinking, strong project management, and excellent relationship-building in a collaborative,