Remote-Eligible Alumni Engagement & Annual Giving Specialist

Salve Regina University; Newport (RI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan with advising

Tuition benefits

Wellness program

Job summary

Salve Regina University is seeking an experienced professional to grow annual gifts by engaging alumni and families through visits, virtual meetings, events, and targeted outreach. The role emphasizes building authentic relationships, sharing university updates, and creating pathways for involvement within the Advancement team.

The position supports the Mercy mission with collaborative leadership and a focus on empowering team members and campus partners while achieving fundraising goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• One year of fundraising or equivalent leadership/public speaking/sales experience is required.
• Excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills.
• Must be willing to travel alone or with colleagues, and work evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Strong computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office and the Internet.

Responsibilities

• Foster collaborative work environment within Salve Regina's Mercy mission.
• Manage a portfolio of alumni to increase engagement, affinity, and annual giving.
• Actively solicit and secure annual gifts from alumni, meeting fundraising goals.
• Serve as primary contact for assigned alumni and affinity groups.
• Identify, cultivate, and support alumni involvement as volunteers and event participants.
• Partner with colleagues to refer alumni for major gifts and planned giving opportunities.
• Support Reunion planning and execution to boost participation and giving.
• Collaborate to meet divisional goals for alumni engagement and fundraising.

Skills

Fundraising

Public speaking

Communication

Self-motivation

Organization

Travel flexibility

Evenings/weekends availability

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Blackbaud Raiser's Edge

Job description

Salve Regina University is seeking an experienced professional to grow annual gifts by engaging alumni and families through visits, virtual meetings, events, and targeted outreach. The role emphasizes building authentic relationships, sharing university updates, and creating pathways for involvement within the Advancement team.

The position supports the Mercy mission with collaborative leadership and a focus on empowering team members and campus partners while achieving fundraising goals.