Job description

Position: Director of Alumni Relations and Community Outreach | Full-Time position
Department: Institutional Advancement
Reports To: Vice President of Institutional Advancement
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties of the Director include the following, but are not limited to:
Alumni Relations Activities

• Serve as the College’s Alumni Relations/Annual Giving Officer.
• Coordinate with Schools’ various alumni groups.
• Plan and implement the College’s homecoming activities, reunions, alumni cultivation/stewardship, and special events.
• Coordinate College’s social media outreach to alumni, friends, and other donors.
• Work with Directors to schedule visits with alumni and donors.
• Other alumni relations duties as assigned by the Vice President.

Annual Giving and Major Donor Activities

• Identify and nurture volunteer leadership.
• Donor cultivation and stewardship.
• Prospect identification for annual gifts.
• Cultivation and solicitation of gifts of all levels to the College.
• Work with the Vice President of Institutional Advancement on fundraising programs and follow through to completion.
• Work to increase giving levels from existing donors.
• Coordinate College’s direct mail and tele-fund program including outreach to alumni, Friends, and other donors.
• Ensure that the messages conveyed through all giving initiatives accurately reflect the mission, vision, and priorities of the College.
• Participate in the activities of friends and alumni groups in support of Louisburg College.
• Coordinate with schools’ alumni organizations in support of alumni/donor relations and Internship cultivation.
• Other general fundraising activities as assigned by the Vice President.
• Regular weekend and evening work is required.
• Willingness and ability to travel.

As Director of Alumni Relations and Community Outreach, the applicant must have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, as well as to manage volunteers. This position requires the ability to function in a complex organizational environment that demands flexibility, patience, and focus. The applicant must have the ability to solicit gifts independently and with the assistance of volunteers, directors, chairs, and faculty; use sound judgment in sensitive, confidential situations; work with high-level volunteers and key faculty and staff to identify, cultivate, and solicit donors; articulate the goals and mission of the College to multiple constituencies; and be a creative thinker and self-starter.
MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree is in Public Relations, Management or Marketing or the equivalent combination of education and/or relevant experience in alumni relations, volunteer management, or a customer-facing role.
• Demonstrated sales or fundraising experience and the ability to articulate the importance of unrestricted support.
• Exceptional ability to be adaptable, diplomatic, and have a sense of humor.
• An understanding and working knowledge of social media.
• Ability to establish goals, structures, and processes necessary to implement a mission and strategic vision.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to represent the College and its role in the community to a diverse pool of constituents.
• Excellent oral/written communication, presentation, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Willingness to travel occasionally and work on evenings or weekends as necessary.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills including professional creativity, enthusiasm, and being highly motivated.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, TRAINING, EDUCATION:

• Knowledge of best practices in alumni relations and alumni board and volunteer management.
• Knowledge of Louisburg College.
• Professional experience overseeing information systems, prospect research, donor relations/stewardship, and a donor database.
• Experience writing grant proposals.

TO APPLY:
Send a cover letter, resume, and at least three (3) professional references to: Alitha Palich, VP of Institutional Advancement at apalich@louisburg.edu. The position will remain open until filled.
Louisburg College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications of all qualified individuals. It is the policy and practice of the College to provide equal opportunity to all persons. The College does not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of race, color, national origin, age (as defined by the Age Discrimination in Employment Act), religion, gender, disability, veteran's status, or sexual orientation. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, advancement, compensation, benefits, transfer, and termination.
Related by faith to The United Methodist Church, Louisburg College is committed to offering a supportive community that nurtures young men and women intellectually, culturally, socially, physically, and spiritually. As a two-year residential institution, we provide a bridge for students to make a successful transition from high school to senior colleges and universities.

Job Type: Part-time

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