Details
Posted: 13-Jun-22
Location: Rochester, New York
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Alumni Relations
Development/Fund Raising
Allendale Columbia (AC) seeks a collaborative, goal-oriented Associate Director of Annual Fund and Alumni Engagement to work closely with AC’s Advancement Team to increase fundraising revenue from alumni through deeper engagement. The ideal candidate for this position will have at least 5-7 years of direct fundraising experience, preferably in an educational environment, and will excel in a small office environment.
The Associate Director will report to the Director of Advancement and will have significant input on the strategy for the annual campaign. Follow-up with AC alumni on each solicitation tactic will be handled by the Associate Director. Once a prospect is deemed to have major gift capacity, that individual will be added to the Director’s portfolio.
Major Areas of Responsibility:
- Primary responsibility for raising unrestricted annual revenue from AC alumni through print and electronic mail, social media, phone, and personal solicitation;
- Serve as the staff liaison to the AC Alumni Board, including attending all Alumni Board meetings and keeping both the Director and the Chair of the Alumni Board apprised of activities and actions;
- Work with the Alumni Board Chairs to execute Alumni Board initiatives including Reunion Weekend, Holiday Party, and Alumni Spotlight Series as well as other alumni-related events;
- In conjunction with the Director of Advancement, plan and execute alumni chapter events in Rochester and out-of-town;
- Partner with the Manager of Gift and Donor Records to develop accurate reports, mailing lists, and acknowledgements;
- Serve as a member of the Advancement Team and work closely with the Director of Marketing on alumni communications;
- Collect and write alumni class notes for inclusion on the AC website.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5-7 years of direct fundraising experience, preferably in an educational environment;
- Enthusiasm for personal gift solicitation;
- Experience engaging alumni through events and personal visits;
- Demonstrated strength in working with teams;
- Excellent writing and verbal communication skills;
- Discretion for sensitive and confidential information;
- AC alumni, and applicants who are committed to contributing to an equitable and inclusive learning environment for all are strongly encouraged to apply.
Please send your resume, letter of interest, and salary requirements to jobs@allendalecolumbia.org. Write your full name and “Associate Director” in the subject line. Please do not send a fax or a paper copy.