Assistant Director of Young Alumni Giving

Responsibilities

• Works closely with the Director of Class & Affinity Giving to design and implement a comprehensive philanthropy program for recent graduates.
• Develops and executes customized tactical strategies to increase young alumni giving, including integrated solicitation plans, stewardship initiatives, and supporting collateral.
• Benchmark against peer institutions and cultivate external relationships to inform and advance best practices.
• Provides strategic guidance on solicitations and communications within Annual Giving Programs that engage young alumni, including initiatives for schools and units, the George Eastman Circle, Rochester Loyal, and Reunion.
• Leverages peer-to-peer relationships among young alumni, specifically those celebrating a milestone Reunion, to drive fundraising goals.
• Recruits and manages volunteers dedicated to philanthropy for the 5th, 10th, and 15th Reunion cohorts.
• Attends associated Reunion committee meetings and events, including Meliora Weekend celebrations.
• Collaborates with the Associate Director of Student Giving to create a seamless experience for students transitioning from senior year to new alumni, including participation in senior events and programs, to promote donor retention and acquisition.
• Analyzes fundraising performance to inform strategy and decision-making.
• Maintains oversight of campaign results, participation metrics, and volunteer activity; prepares reports and insights to assess effectiveness, identify trends, and recommend improvements to young alumni giving strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience required
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Qualifications

• Marketing and/or fundraising experience preferred
• Strong organizational, communication, analytical, and writing skills, with the ability to navigate and work effectively within a complex organization preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work with data and reporting tools to assess campaign performance and support data-informed decision-making preferred
• Ability to collaborate effectively as a member of a team to achieve shared objectives preferred
• Self-starter who remains current on evolving technologies and best practices preferred
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment preferred
• Proven relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with alumni, donors, volunteers, Advancement colleagues, and campus partners preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and the ability to learn and adapt quickly to new tools and systems preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive, mission-driven workplace; preferred

Benefits

• Occasional evening and weekend work is required

Pay

$61,000.00 - $85,400.00

Schedule

UR - Day (United States of America)