Reunion Giving Officer

About the role

The Reunion Giving Officer plays a critical role in advancing Manhattanville University's philanthropic priorities by leading strategic reunion fundraising efforts focused on milestone reunion classes and leadership-level alumni engagement.

Responsibilities

• Manage a dynamic portfolio of reunion and leadership-level prospects, with responsibility for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of gifts ranging from $1,000 to $25,000 and above.
• Lead fundraising strategy development for milestone reunion classes, establishing participation and philanthropic goals that support institutional priorities.
• Recruit, train, motivate, and manage reunion volunteers and class committees to support peer-to-peer outreach, donor engagement, and reunion fundraising initiatives.
• Partner closely with colleagues in Alumni Relations, Annual Giving, and Leadership Giving to coordinate reunion campaigns, stewardship efforts, and alumni engagement strategies.
• Collaborate with Advancement Events and campus partners to integrate fundraising strategies into Heart Home Weekend, alumni gatherings, regional programs, and special events.
• Conduct personal outreach, donor visits, virtual meetings, and stewardship activities to strengthen alumni relationships and identify leadership and major gift opportunities.
• Utilize Advancement CRM systems and prospect research tools to track donor engagement, analyze giving trends, and support reunion fundraising performance goals.
• Maintain accurate and timely donor records, contact reports, solicitation strategies, and follow-up activity within the University's database systems.
• Partner with Annual Giving to ensure thoughtful stewardship and recognition of reunion donors, volunteers, and leadership contributors.
• Support targeted fundraising initiatives, including reunion campaigns, class challenges, giving days, and other Advancement priorities.
• Represent the University at alumni events, campus programs, and donor engagement opportunities, including evening and weekend activities as needed.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to connect with alumni and donors.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a diverse team.
• Proficiency in using Advancement CRM systems and prospect research tools.
• Experience in alumni relations, fundraising, or related field preferred.