Alumni Engagement and Development Manager

Job Description Summary

In collaboration with the Dean of the Fowler School of Law ( FSOL ) and the Office of Alumni Engagement under University Advancement (UA) the Alumni Engagement and Development Manager works proactively to build and strengthen relationships with alumni and donors; supports fundraising and stewardship programs that support FSOLs goals; manages and executes an alumni and constituent engagement program; and fosters a culture of philanthropy and engagement within the FSOL community. The Alumni Engagement and Development Manager is responsible for the cultivation and stewardship of new and existing relationships with donors alumni and friends of the Fowler School of Law. The Alumni Engagement and Development Manager reports to the Director of Alumni Engagement in UA.

Responsibilities

Alumni and Constituent Engagement As part of the Office of Alumni Engagement and FSOL the manager helps to execute a strategic and multi-faceted engagement program that increases and strengthens alumni and constituent relationships with the FSOL ultimately leading to greater philanthropic support. As a part of the Engagement and Volunteerism team support central university engagement efforts and serve as the team liaison to the FSOL . Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with FSOL faculty and staff to support school and divisional priorities. Examples include the Digital Media and Marketing Manager Events Coordinator and the Career Services and Admissions teams. Assist in identifying opportunities to strategically engage alumni and donors in various FSOL events and initiatives. Serve as the liaison to the Fowler School of Laws Alumni Advisory Board. Maintain regular contact with targeted alumni both in-person as well as digitally and in writing. Responsible for drafting both print and electronic partnership with the Digital Media and Marketing Manager the Office of Alumni Engagement and Strategic Marketing and Communications manage and execute the alumni marketing and communications plan for FSOL . Identify opportunities to showcase FSOL alumni in publications and to promote FSOL to the broader alumni and donor community. Draft and produce marketing content for review and approval by FSOL Dean and Digital Media and Marketing Manager. Regularly collaborate with the Dean and University advancement to monitor track and assess engagement and philanthropic activities to ensure alignment with school and university goals. Support University Advancement initiatives as requested by the Director of Alumni Engagement. Development and Institutional Support Support FSOL Dean and the AVP of Development in the creation of fundraising programs that strategically support the schools goals and university-wide advancement agenda. Manage annual and ongoing stewardship efforts for FSOL donors partnering with UAs Donor Relations team as appropriate. Complete tasks associated with stewardship. Examples may include acknowledgement letters donor communication and stewardship activities as appropriate. Under the guidance of the Dean and the AVP of Development support the planning organization and implementation of prospect cultivation and stewardship strategies. Personally solicit and renew annual gifts from alumni and donors as appropriate Drafts communication to donors collaborating with UA and Strategic Marketing and Communications colleagues as appropriate. Drafts endowment reports and works with the Office of Donor Relations to edit finalize and distribute partnership with the AVP of Development represent FSOL at the University level and to external constituencies liaising with Board of Advisors Deans Counsel and other donors as appropriate. Maintain records and information on prospects donors and alumni in the Universitys CRM database.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree and three years of experience in alumni and donor engagement or combination of education and relevant experience. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to cultivate professional and business partnerships and represent Chapman University persuasively to different constituencies. Demonstrated ability to initiate and sustain contact with a wide variety of constituents such as industry partners donors alumni and students. Ability to be resourceful and creative to accomplish goals and objectives. Commitment to working creatively and collaboratively in a customer service environment. Excellent writing and editing skills to inform and influence across digital and print platforms and to compose effective personal communications with prospects donors and alumni. Strong organizational and project management skills to plan prioritize multiple projects and complete them in a timely manner; maintain calendars and schedule appointments and meetings. Ability to evaluate data and information assess alternatives and formulate logical and sound decisions and / or recommendations to support FSOL and UAs goals. A proactive and individual self-starter with the ability to manage and execute projects on their own and within a team environment. Ability to use tact diplomacy and excellent judgment and maintain impeccable professionalism. Ability to maintain confidential information. Knowledge or the ability to learn laws regulations (including FERPA ) and institutional policies governing fundraising and engagement activities. Ability to travel locally and on occasion regionally and / or nationally to meet with constituents and represent Chapman University and the Fowler School of Law.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Business Development,Employee Orientation,Public Health,Account Management,VersionOne,Conflict Management,Project Management,Relationship Management,Team Management,Customer relationship management,Human Resources,Public Speaking

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 70000 - 72000