Director of Development & Alumni Engagement

Diné College; Tsaile (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Diné College is seeking a Manager of Development and Alumni Relations at the Tsaile Campus. The role leads a comprehensive fundraising and alumni-engagement program aligned with the Navajo Nation and the college's Sá’ah Naagháí Bik'eh Hózhóón principles.

Reporting to the Vice President, Institutional Advancement, you will guide giving strategies and campaign activities. You will supervise staff, manage budgets, and represent the college to major donors and partners, coordinating with marketing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Admin, Finance, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in higher education or nonprofit development/alumni relations, including supervisory experience.
• Equivalent experience can substitute for degree as described in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for development and alumni relations, including annual giving, major gifts, and donor stewardship.
• Supervise staff and interns; manage operating budget and department resources.
• Oversee data quality and use of donor management systems; report to senior leadership and Board of Regents.
• Collaborate with Marketing & Communications and other departments to advance fundraising goals.
• Support and participate in capital campaigns and donor cultivation efforts.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget planning

Communications

Donor management software

Navajo language (Desirable)

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Jenzabar

Microsoft Office

Job description

Diné College is seeking a Manager of Development and Alumni Relations at the Tsaile Campus. The role leads a comprehensive fundraising and alumni-engagement program aligned with the Navajo Nation and the college's Sá’ah Naagháí Bik'eh Hózhóón principles.

Reporting to the Vice President, Institutional Advancement, you will guide giving strategies and campaign activities. You will supervise staff, manage budgets, and represent the college to major donors and partners, coordinating with marketing