Development Program Manager

The Development Program Manager is an important partner in expanding the scope and impact of fundraising and engagement efforts with alumni, parents, friends, faculty, and donors. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer in the School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation (MAPP), the Program Manager will enhance alumni relations and development efforts through meaningful and creative engagement, outreach, volunteer management, and stewardship.   The Program Manager will collaborate with program directors, the university’s central Donor Relations and Stewardship team, the Alumni Association, and other internal partners in planning, developing, and managing projects and initiatives that help grow our networks and build connection to our mission, with particular emphasis on our Real Estate Development programs. The Program Manager serves as staff lead for the MAPP+D Alumni Network and as secretary for the Board of Visitors. They will lead stewardship efforts including the Dean’s Circle, annual donor recognition event, donor acknowledgements, and scholarship reports. The lead Giving Day and other annual giving efforts for the school, and serve as primary liaison to the Office of Annual Giving. They will also partner with communications staff on event invitations, digital outreach, donor recognition opportunities, and stewardship. This individual will oversee the day-to-day operations of the MAPP development office, and serve as unit expert for systems and best practices related to data management, scholarship administration, stewardship, annual giving, and engagement.