Director of Membership & Alumni Engagement

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Washington seeks a Director for Membership to lead the UWAA membership strategy, growth, engagement and revenue for 600,000+ alumni and 60,000 dues-paying members. The role requires overseeing a team, budgets, and cross-department collaboration to strengthen alumni engagement and advancement goals.

The position emphasizes data-driven decision making, stakeholder partnerships, and the ability to travel for events while operating in a hybrid work model with occasional telework.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree AND five or more years of experience in advancement (alumni relations, marketing/communications or philanthropy).
• Experience leading membership, alumni relations, advancement, or fundraising programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead membership strategy, growth, revenue and stewardship initiatives to increase engagement and financial support.
• Oversee program administration, budgeting, member administration and program performance.
• Partner with marketing/communications to drive outreach, campaigns and member communications.

Skills

Leadership experience

Stakeholder engagement

Fundraising know-how

Marketing & communications

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM platforms

Job description

University of Washington seeks a Director for Membership to lead the UWAA membership strategy, growth, engagement and revenue for 600,000+ alumni and 60,000 dues-paying members. The role requires overseeing a team, budgets, and cross-department collaboration to strengthen alumni engagement and advancement goals.

The position emphasizes data-driven decision making, stakeholder partnerships, and the ability to travel for events while operating in a hybrid work model with occasional telework.