Associate Director, Student & Young Alumni Engagement and Philanthropy

Trinity College • Hartford, CT

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About The Position

The Associate Director, Student & Young Alumni Engagement and Philanthropy plays a critical role in advancing Trinity College’s alumni engagement and annual giving priorities by building a lifelong culture of connection and philanthropy among students and young alumni (graduates of the last 10 years). This position executes and contributes to a comprehensive student engagement and philanthropy strategy aligned with Advancement and institutional priorities. In addition, the Associate Director manages a portfolio of young alumni leadership annual giving prospects, cultivating and soliciting donors to support Trinity’s annual priorities while building a strong pipeline for future major giving.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 10 years of relevant work experience or specialized training that can be used in lieu of education requirement
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience with student philanthropy programs or young alumni engagement strategies
• Demonstrated success in volunteer management and/or peer-to-peer fundraising
• Familiarity with CRM systems (Slate preferred) and data analysis
• Experience creating engaging content for digital platforms (social media, email, etc.)
• Creative, entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for building new programs

Responsibilities

• Implement and execute a strategic plan for young alumni engagement, including regional events, digital programming, and volunteer opportunities.
• Create intentional pathways that connect student philanthropy experiences to post-graduate giving and future leadership donor potential.
• Manage reunion committees for the 5th and 10th reunion cycles, including thoughtful engagement between the first year out and up to the 10th reunion class.
• Build a culture of giving among students through education, storytelling, and meaningful engagement opportunities leading all student-facing fundraising initiatives, including senior class gift campaigns and class-based philanthropy efforts.
• Manage a portfolio of young alumni leadership annual giving prospects (typically within the last 10 years), with a focus on qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Plan and execute student- and young alumni-focused events, including on-campus programs, milestone celebrations, and regional gatherings.
• Collaborate with Director, Advancement Communications, and the central Marketing and Communications department on a communications strategy, including social media, email campaigns, and storytelling efforts targeting students and young alumni.
• Perform other related duties as assigned and based on departmental need.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level