Associate Director of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving

Elmhurst University•Elmhurst, IL

51d•$57,000 - $68,000

About The Position

The Associate Director, Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving, is responsible for aiding in the development, implementation, and assessment of a comprehensive program strategically designed to engage and solicit Elmhurst University alumni, parents, students, and friends across the country and beyond. The Associate Director is a key staff liaison with certain Alumni Committees of the Alumni Association Board of Directors (Alumni Board). The Associate Director works with the Philanthropy team, the Office of the President, and key campus partners to increase alumni, parents, students, and friends giving, event, and volunteer participation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
3-5 years in alumni engagement role and/or annual giving position.
A strong work ethic with an ability to work alone and within a larger team.
Ability to support and represent Elmhurst University's mission and core values.
A desire and ability to collaborate within the Office of Institutional Advancement and across various academic and administrative departments.
Ability to work evenings and weekends as well as travel overnight for several days at a time, when required.
Experience with an advancement database.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the Raiser's Edge database.

Responsibilities

Leads, organizes, implements, and evaluates the University's signature alumni and friends events across the country including but not limited to Homecoming, Giving Day, regional alumni events, and stewardship events.
Cultivates and builds relationships with alumni, parents, students, and friends through events, communication campaigns, programs, and other initiatives to ensure their continued engagement with the University.
Manages a portfolio of University and Reunion volunteers, annual donors, and President's Circle donors to maintain and/or increase philanthropic and/or volunteer engagement.
Provides staff leadership to the Philanthropy, Recognition and Engagement Committees of the Alumni Association Board of Directors, working closely with their respective volunteer vice presidents to align their strategies and goals to the Office of Institutional Advancement's strategies and goals and schedule, set up, and staff meetings.
Assists the Senior Director, Alumni Engagement & Annual Giving in planning and staffing of Alumni Association Board of Directors quarterly meetings.
Strengthens the University's Reunion Program, working closely with the Senior Director, Alumni Engagement & Annual Giving, Philanthropy team, and Reunion Class Committees to implement events and a robust reunion giving program through a multi-channel approach.
Coordinates and manages alumni volunteer programs, working closely with departments and centers on campus who utilize alumni volunteers.
Works with the Coordinator, Alumni Engagement & Annual Giving, and Advancement Services team to ensure accurate records of actions, visit notes, contact updates, membership, and other data entry into Institutional Advancement databases.
Supports mission, vision and values of Elmhurst University.
Demonstrates a strong commitment to continuous improvement.
Performs other duties and completes special projects as assigned.