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Director of Alumni & Annual Giving

Recruiter: Jeff Ptalis

Reading, PA

Job ID
6046JP
Industry

Education

Specialty

Higher Education

Experience level

Leadership

Salary range:
$90,000 - $100,000

JOB BENEFITS

  • Competitive salary
  • Inclusive work environment
  • Located in Reading, PA, recognized as a great place to live and retire.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

This organization is a well-established and diverse institution of higher learning. It prioritizes inclusivity and equity, fostering a vibrant, student-focused community. It offers personalized academic programs and numerous experiential learning opportunities to help students exceed their expectations.

OVERVIEW

The Director of Alumni & Annual Giving will lead relationship-building, volunteer initiatives, programming, events, and fundraising efforts to enhance alumni engagement and pride among the college’s 22,000+ alumni. They will collaborate with stakeholders to drive increased alumni support, oversee the Alumni Association Board, and manage a staff member responsible for alumni events and communication.

WORK SCHEDULE

Full-time.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Demonstrated organizational skills
  • Experience managing alumni programs and annual giving campaigns
  • Proven ability to engage diverse alumni groups and enhance donor engagement
  • Preferred fluency in Spanish

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Drive membership growth and retention in the leadership annual giving society
  • Manage annual giving strategies, including mailings, campaigns, and digital outreach
  • Provide leadership for the Alumni Association Board
  • Collaborate with career development, enrollment management, and athletics to strengthen alumni-student connections
  • Oversee a staff member dedicated to alumni events and communication
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