Strategic Alumni Engagement & Annual Giving Officer

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Wise (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia's College at Wise invites applications for an Advancement & Alumni Engagement Officer. The College seeks an energetic individual who can communicate effectively in person and through print, electronic, and social media to key constituents.

The successful candidate will cultivate relationships with alumni and friends, coordinate annual giving appeals, develop messages, and collaborate with advancement, athletics, marketing, and communications to achieve fundraising

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; preference for Communications, Business or Marketing majors.
• Strong initiative, integrity, and excellent writing skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment; travel and evening/weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of annual giving appeals.
• Build a pipeline of annual support for operating needs and special projects.
• Develop annual giving messages and campaigns; inspire alumni giving.
• Collaborate with Vice Chancellor for Advancement and other teams.
• Make presentations to colleagues, Board and in one-on-one visits.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Social media

Email marketing

Canva design

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Marketing Cloud

Canva

Job description

The University of Virginia's College at Wise invites applications for an Advancement & Alumni Engagement Officer. The College seeks an energetic individual who can communicate effectively in person and through print, electronic, and social media to key constituents.

The successful candidate will cultivate relationships with alumni and friends, coordinate annual giving appeals, develop messages, and collaborate with advancement, athletics, marketing, and communications to achieve fundraising