ALUMNI GIVING AND ENGAGEMENT OFFICER

Reports to: Director of Advancement
FLSA: Exempt
Date Posted: 3/12/18

Summary:  With over 3,500 alumni spanning the globe, Fenn’s Alumni Association has never been stronger. Alumni play a key role in preserving Fenn’s nearly 90-year history and culture through their engagement, support and volunteerism. The Alumni Giving and Engagement Officer is responsible for designing and implementing a short- and long-term plan for increased engagement of, and giving from, Fenn alumni through substantive events and meaningful relationships. In this role, the Alumni Giving and Engagement Officer will execute the strategic plan for the alumni engagement program through events, one-on-one meetings with alumni, and volunteer management. This is a full-time, twelve-month position.

Primary Responsibilities include:

• Alumni Relations Planning and Volunteer Management
  • Provide strategic direction and leadership for alumni programming.
  • Advance the network of alumni leadership volunteers through the reunion program and the Alumni Association.
  • Serve as liaison to the Alumni Council and its leadership.
  • Recruit, organize, and support reunion volunteers, in addition to managing giving for reunion classes.
  • Manage Class Correspondent/Alumni Class Senator Program. 
• Alumni Fundraising and Events
  • Maintain a portfolio of alumni prospects and advance these relationships through individual visits and targeted outreach.
  • With the Director of Advancement and the Director of Annual Fund & Leadership Giving, work to increase alumni participation in the Annual Fund by:
    • Setting clear alumni fundraising and participation goals.
    • Managing the Alumni Annual Fund Committee.
    • Managing and stewarding a portfolio of alumni leadership Annual Fund prospects.
    • Organizing alumni phonathons and creating direct mail appeals.
    • Building Fenn’s young alumni (high school and college) giving program.
    • Preparing monthly comparative reports for Board of Trustees and key volunteers on progress toward alumni participation and fundraising goals within the Annual Fund.
    • Preparing materials for quarterly Advancement Committee meetings.
  • Plan Homecoming Weekend activities.
  • Organize regional events to engage alumni outside the Boston area.
• Other Responsibilities/Requirements
  • With the Director of Advancement, lead the Youth in Philanthropy program (YIP).
  • Coordinate the distribution of:
    • the Alumni E-Newsletter and outreach for class notes.
    • Web-based communication.
  • Pursue appropriate professional development opportunities.
  • Maintain standards of professional competence, including adherence to a professional code of ethical conduct and a high level of confidentiality.
  • With the Director of Communications and Marketing, oversee social media presence as it relates to alumni engagement efforts.
  • Represent the Advancement Office at fundraising and community events, including some nights and weekends.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in alumni relations, fundraising, or related field
• Excellent administrative, organizational, and time management skills
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral
• Experience with volunteer management and Raiser’s Edge preferred
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team

 Interested applicants are asked to submit a letter of interest, three references, and a current resume to Veronica Jorge-Curtis, Director of Advancement. Provide writing samples if available. Please no phone calls.