Strategic Director of Alumni & Donor Engagement

Edgewood University; Madison (WI); Presencial; USD 95 000 - 160 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Edgewood University seeks a Director of Alumni and Donor Engagement to lead strategic initiatives that strengthen lifelong relationships with alumni, donors, and community partners. The role develops data-informed engagement strategies spanning traditional, returning adult, graduate, online, and international programs.

The Director collaborates across the University to expand engagement, volunteerism, and philanthropy, positioning alumni and donors as partners in advancing institutional

Qualificações

• Minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in alumni relations, annual fundraising, communications/marketing, events, and/or external relations, preferably within higher education or nonprofit contexts.
• Equivalent combinations of education and relevant professional experience will be considered.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and meet University requirements for authorized drivers.

Responsabilidades

• Develop, implement, and assess a comprehensive alumni engagement strategy that advances institutional priorities and strengthens relationships with alumni.
• Segment audiences using data insights and tailor engagement approaches across undergraduate, returning adult, graduate, online, and international programs.
• Create scalable engagement models integrating in-person, virtual, and hybrid experiences (events, webinars, online communities).
• Expand alumni networks, affinity groups, mentoring programs, and other opportunities to connect alumni with the University.
• Collaborate across the University to engage alumni as mentors, ambassadors, speakers, and volunteers to advance institutional priorities.
• Implement, evaluate, and refine annual giving plans to strengthen donor acquisition, retention, and participation.
• Develop donor stewardship activities and communications demonstrating the impact of philanthropy.
• Partner with Career Development and academic departments to connect alumni as mentors and career resources for students.
• Identify and expand alumni employer partnerships for internships, recruitment, and career advancement.
• Lead strategic communications to support alumni engagement, donor stewardship, and institutional priorities.

Conhecimentos

Project management

Relationship building

Data-informed strategy

CRM proficiency

Microsoft 365

Social media engagement

Communication skills

Organization

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Ferramentas

Raiser's Edge

CRM systems

Microsoft 365

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Edgewood University seeks a Director of Alumni and Donor Engagement to lead strategic initiatives that strengthen lifelong relationships with alumni, donors, and community partners. The role develops data-informed engagement strategies spanning traditional, returning adult, graduate, online, and international programs.

The Director collaborates across the University to expand engagement, volunteerism, and philanthropy, positioning alumni and donors as partners in advancing institutional