Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of two years’ experience in annual giving and constituent relations, preferably in higher education
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Excellent interpersonal, conversational, and telephone skill
Strong project management skills for event and annual fund management
Proficiency with database software and email marketing platforms
Familiarity with online and other giving platforms and partner organizations
Ability to manage multiple tasks, work independently and take initiative
Ability to develop relationships, build partnerships and collaborate
Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels within the internal and external communities
Strategize and conceptualize new ideas and be able to translate these ideas into specific action
Responsibilities
Lead and innovate a comprehensive annual giving and alumni / friends engagement program
Develop and refine the alumni and friends event portfolio to support annual support, volunteerism, student recruitment and overall engagement
Lead and collaborate with development team members to increase leadership annual support through the Lourdes Society
Work with the advancement team to develop pathways for leadership annual fund donors to major, and planned gifts
Lead the development and implementation of annual fund outreach through direct mail solicitations, electronic solicitations, social media, giving day, faculty/staff giving and other channels.
Develop thematic messaging to engage various segments of alumni and deliver this messaging via website, e-mail, social media, and print communications as per approved strategy.
Collaborate with the development staff to assure that assigned prospects are personally solicited for the annual fund each year as appropriate
Oversee the planning and implementation of strategic events that engage alumni and friends in support of University goals.
Serve as staff liaison to the Lourdes University Alumni Association Board and its committees.
In partnership with the Office of Communications and Marketing, develop and manage alumni and donor communications including direct mail, E-newsletter, social media, web presence and alumni magazine.
In collaboration with the University Advancement leadership team, develop and execute a multi-year strategic plan for alumni giving, outreach and engagement.