Associate Director, Reunion and Class Gift Programs - University Advancement
Washington University in St. Louis, St Louis, MO, United States
Associate Director Of Reunion And Class Gift Programs
The role of Engagement and Annual Giving Programs is to build a strong and lasting connection between the university and its community, nurturing a sense of pride, belonging, and active involvement. We strive to establish a pathway that enables alumni, parents, students, and friends to develop a lifelong philanthropic relationship with WashU, contributing to its growth, sustainability, and continued excellence. The Associate Director reports to the Director of Reunion and Class Gift Programs. The primary area of focus will be oversight of reunion committees with an emphasis on peer-to-peer outreach and solicitation. Primary responsibilities include working with the director on identifying and recruiting alumni committee members, providing volunteer training for outreach and solicitation best practices, and collaborating with internal colleagues to identify potential class challenge donors. The ideal candidate should be innovative and enthusiastic about expanding this program to drive philanthropic support and increase participation in our annual fund peer-to-peer solicitations. Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Assist in recruitment, training, and oversight of volunteer committees. Develop plans to meet or exceed volunteer committee participation goals and reunion class fundraising goals by collaborating with internal staff to identify strong prospects. Develop educational marketing materials for both external and key internal partners that promote Reunion Class Gift and reunion challenge opportunities. Work with key internal partners to identify and implement a strategic marketing and stewardship schedule for class challenges reunion donors. Recruit, train, and oversee the Senior Class Gift Committee, and plan and implement Senior Class Scholarship Fund campaign. Perform other duties as assigned. Working Conditions: Normal office environment Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations Physical Effort: Typically sitting at a desk or table Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement Equipment: Office equipment The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time. Required Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree Certifications/Professional Licenses: None required Work Experience: Relevant Experience (3 Years) Skills: Not Applicable Driver's License: Not required Preferred Qualifications
Proven ability to write creatively. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people. Experience in higher education advancement with solicitation experience. This position is located in St. Louis, MO and the targeted hiring range for this position is $58,400 - $66,000. All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening. Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University's policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
The role of Engagement and Annual Giving Programs is to build a strong and lasting connection between the university and its community, nurturing a sense of pride, belonging, and active involvement. We strive to establish a pathway that enables alumni, parents, students, and friends to develop a lifelong philanthropic relationship with WashU, contributing to its growth, sustainability, and continued excellence. The Associate Director reports to the Director of Reunion and Class Gift Programs. The primary area of focus will be oversight of reunion committees with an emphasis on peer-to-peer outreach and solicitation. Primary responsibilities include working with the director on identifying and recruiting alumni committee members, providing volunteer training for outreach and solicitation best practices, and collaborating with internal colleagues to identify potential class challenge donors. The ideal candidate should be innovative and enthusiastic about expanding this program to drive philanthropic support and increase participation in our annual fund peer-to-peer solicitations. Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Assist in recruitment, training, and oversight of volunteer committees. Develop plans to meet or exceed volunteer committee participation goals and reunion class fundraising goals by collaborating with internal staff to identify strong prospects. Develop educational marketing materials for both external and key internal partners that promote Reunion Class Gift and reunion challenge opportunities. Work with key internal partners to identify and implement a strategic marketing and stewardship schedule for class challenges reunion donors. Recruit, train, and oversee the Senior Class Gift Committee, and plan and implement Senior Class Scholarship Fund campaign. Perform other duties as assigned. Working Conditions: Normal office environment Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations Physical Effort: Typically sitting at a desk or table Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement Equipment: Office equipment The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time. Required Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree Certifications/Professional Licenses: None required Work Experience: Relevant Experience (3 Years) Skills: Not Applicable Driver's License: Not required Preferred Qualifications
Proven ability to write creatively. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people. Experience in higher education advancement with solicitation experience. This position is located in St. Louis, MO and the targeted hiring range for this position is $58,400 - $66,000. All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening. Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University's policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.