Assistant Director of Reunion Programs
- Employer
- Illinois Wesleyan University
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Salary
- Salary Commensurate with experience
- Closing date
- Oct 7, 2021
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- Position Type
- Fundraising, Alumni Affairs, Capital Campaigns, Direct Marketing, Donor Relations, Fundraising Administration, Prospect Research, Other Fundraising, Special Events
- Fields
- Academic Centers, Community Development, Community Foundations, Education, Philanthropic Advisors
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Assistant Director of Reunion Programs
Advancement
The University’s Office for Advancement invites applications for the full-time, on-campus position of Assistant Director of Reunion Programs. This position is responsible for developing and implementing programs specific to increasing alumni giving and engagement/participation, with a focus on Class Reunions. The Assistant Director will manage and grow the program with effective leadership of setting class gift goals, volunteer management, communications and event planning. This position will also focus on building and establishing a culture of philanthropy to IWU with Young Alumni and students in the Senior Class to increase their affinity to participate and give through reunion programming.
Responsibilities:
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Implement and grow a comprehensive
Class Reunion program with participation and giving goals; work
collaboratively with internal and external partners to analyze
giving trends and data to establish giving and participation goals;
develop and implement a communications and outreach plan in support
of Reunion Program goals; recruit and train volunteers for class
and co-chair roles, oversee and manage volunteer committees to plan
events and establish giving outreach plans; plan and execute
reunion programs / events in coordination with appropriate staff
members and volunteers.
Establish, implement and grow Young
Alumni giving programs to increase participation; create unique and
innovative ways for Young Alumni to establish giving patterns; set
goals and track progress to achieve higher participation in the
young alumni demographic; create ways to engage Young Alumni to
develop their affinity for reunion programming and overall
engagement.
Establish, implement and grow Student
and Class giving on IWU campus to enhance a culture of
philanthropy; create unique and innovative ways for current
students to begin giving and be encouraged to continue; establish
and implement a transition program to move graduating seniors to
Young Alumni donors.
Manage a portfolio of assigned
prospects with the intention of increasing giving over time; create
relationships with assigned prospects that fosters a stronger
connection; monitor, manage and care for relationships, data and
stewardship of prospects in partnership with other Advancement
departments.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or a combination of education, experience and accomplishment
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Minimum of 3 years of experience in
fundraising or development.
Certified Fund Raising Executive
(CFRE) preferred
Excellent communication skills--oral,
written, and listening.
Strong people and
relationship-building skills with constituents from a variety of
backgrounds and a range of generations.
Travel as necessary to support
events, programs and activities
Valid US driver's license
Application Information:
Please download the application at www.iwu.edu/human-resources/Positions.html. Feel free to also include a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references. In addition to the aforementioned materials, applicants should provide a one-page statement describing their understanding of inclusion and how their experiences have prepared them to contribute to the IWU commitment of building a diverse and inclusive environment. Review of complete applicant materials will begin immediately and the position is open until filled. Submit materials to:
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