Engagement Programs Lead: Alumni & Donor Relations (Hybrid)

Hebrew Union College, Jewish Institute of Religion; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-funded Health Savings Account

Employer-paid Life and AD&D insurance

Employer-paid Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

403(b) retirement plan with employer &

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness program with up to $250/year

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Hebrew Union College seeks a dynamic and relationship-focused Manager of Programs and Engagement to lead volunteer leadership engagement initiatives that strengthen relationships with alumni, donors, volunteer leaders, and institutional partners.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Advancement Operations and Communications, this position develops engagement strategies, manages signature programs and events, supports volunteer leadership groups, and creates meaningful opportunities that

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years nonprofit fundraising, advancement, or higher education experience.
• Strong relationship-building, communication, and project management skills.
• Experience with boards, volunteer leaders, and donors.
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with CRM/donor management systems; Raiser's Edge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engagement strategies for volunteer leadership groups and advisory councils.
• Recruit, steward, and support volunteer leaders and institutional ambassadors.
• Plan and execute leadership meetings, educational programs, webinars, retreats, and special events.
• Partner with Advancement and Communications to develop engagement materials and communications.
• Coordinate event logistics, vendor management, budgets, and post-event follow-up.
• Track engagement metrics and constituent activity using Raiser's Edge.
• Support fundraising initiatives and other strategic Advancement projects.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Microsoft Office

Teams

Job description

Hebrew Union College seeks a dynamic and relationship-focused Manager of Programs and Engagement to lead volunteer leadership engagement initiatives that strengthen relationships with alumni, donors, volunteer leaders, and institutional partners.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Advancement Operations and Communications, this position develops engagement strategies, manages signature programs and events, supports volunteer leadership groups, and creates meaningful opportunities that