Manager, Alumni Affairs and Individual Giving - FT or PT

Cooper Union; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cooper Union is seeking a Manager of Alumni Affairs and Individual Giving to drive multi-channel campaigns and annual giving with a focus on data-informed communications across direct mail, email, digital, and SMS. You will collaborate with internal teams and external consultants to execute integrated campaigns and engagement strategies.

Reporting to the Executive Director, you will manage projects, ensure precision, and contribute to growing strategic responsibility while supporting

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in alumni affairs, fundraising, communications, nonprofit administration
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred
• Experience supporting campaign execution across email, digital, and/or direct mail channels
• Familiarity with CRM systems (Slate, Raiser's Edge) and data coordination

Responsibilities

• Implement multi-channel fundraising campaigns across direct mail, email, digital, and social media; manage production timelines and tracking
• Provide project management support for Giving Tuesday and Giving Day campaigns and post-campaign analyses
• Draft, edit, and deploy alumni communications aligned with fundraising and engagement goals
• Support planning of reunion class campaigns and coordinate volunteer outreach
• Collaborate with Development Operations on data pulls, segmentation, and campaign tracking in systems like Slate and Tableau
• Support alumni and fundraising events, including All Cooper Weekend, with occasional evening/weekend work
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Project management

Writing

Editing

Stakeholder coordination

CRM knowledge

Attention to detail

Cross-team collaboration

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Slate

Raiser’s Edge

Job description

Hours:

Full Time

Description:

DEPARTMENT

Alumni Affairs and Development

REPORTS TO

Executive Director, Alumni Affairs and Individual Giving

TYPE

Full-Time, Union; or Part-Time

Description:

This role is being offered as either a Full-Time position (35 hours per week) or a Part-Time position (28 hours per week)

JOB SUMMARY

The Manager, Alumni Affairs and Individual Giving executes alumni engagement and annual giving communications and mini-campaigns that increase participation, retention, and reunion giving in support of The Cooper Union. This role focuses on delivering high-quality, data-informed communications and outreach across multiple channels (direct mail, email, digital, SMS), contributing to a coordinated and effective annual giving program.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Alumni Affairs and Individual Giving, the Manager works closely with Development Operations, Communications, and Student Affairs as well as with external consultants to implement integrated campaigns and engagement strategies. The role emphasizes strong project management, attention to detail, and consistent execution, while building toward increased strategic responsibility over time.

This position supports, through actions and conduct, The Cooper Union mission and contributes to a collaborative, results-oriented advancement team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement multi-channel fundraising campaigns, including direct mail, email, digital, and social media. Manage production timelines, coordinate inputs across teams, and ensure accurate and timely deployment of appeals. Track performance and support reporting on participation and revenue outcomes.
• Provide project management support for Giving Tuesday (December), Giving Day (April), and other priority campaigns. Maintain timelines, coordinate logistics, prepare materials, and assist with post-campaign reporting and analysis.
• Draft, edit, and deploy alumni-facing communications that support fundraising, engagement, and stewardship goals. Ensure clarity, consistency in tone, and alignment with institutional priorities.
• Support the planning and execution of 1–2 reunion class campaigns annually. Coordinate volunteer outreach, track participation, and assist in delivering communications and engagement strategies that increase giving.
• Work closely with Development Operations to ensure accurate data pulls, segmentation, and campaign tracking within systems such as Slate and reporting tools such as Tableau.
• Support execution of key alumni and fundraising events, including All Cooper Weekend (reunion) and donor engagement programs, with occasional evening and weekend responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS

• 3 years of experience in alumni affairs, fundraising, communications, teaching, or nonprofit administration
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple timelines and priorities
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills for donor and alumni communications
• Experience supporting campaign execution across email, digital, and/or direct mail channels
• Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g., Slate, Raiser’s Edge) and data coordination
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work across teams
• Sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism
• Appreciation for The Cooper Union mission and student-centered environment

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Salary range: $66,000-$69,000 (FT) or $52,000-$55,000 (PT)

This is a unionized position.

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer.