Tiffin University · 4 months ago
Director of Alumni and Community Relations/ Development Officer
Tiffin OH
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
2+ years expTiffin University is a community-focused institution dedicated to enhancing the lives of its students and alumni. They are seeking a Director of Alumni and Community Relations/Development Officer to cultivate relationships with alumni and stakeholders while managing fundraising efforts to support the university's goals. This role involves designing and administering alumni engagement programs and developing strategies for effective outreach and donor management.
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Responsibilities
Designs, leads, and administers a comprehensive alumni relations program in support of the mission of the University
Develops and executes programming and communications that engage TU alumni and friends with the University, fellow alumni, and students
Collaborate with the Institutional Advancement team and TU Staff and Faculty to develop outreach strategies and create content for alumni and community programs
Analyze the impact and reach of new programming, as well as the efficacy of existing offerings, and create new strategies based on this analysis
Coordinate alumni and community engagement and outreach strategies to advance Tiffin University’s and the Institutional Advancement’s goals and objectives
Manage and grow a portfolio of major gift prospects, focusing on individuals capable of giving at the $25,000+ level
Conduct consistent outreach to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospective donors through in-person visits, phone calls, and events
Partner with university leadership, faculty, staff, and colleagues across campus to align fundraising efforts with academic and strategic priorities
Develop personalized solicitation strategies and compelling proposals to inspire giving
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all donor interactions in the university’s donor database
Represent the University at alumni and fundraising events both on and off campus
Travel regularly to meet with donors and prospects, including evenings and occasional weekends as needed
Collaborate with the alumni engagement and communications teams to create impactful touchpoints and messaging
Directs and oversees the daily operations of the alumni office
Manages alumni records, databases, and reporting systems
Develops and implements short- and long-term goals, objectives, policies, and procedures; monitors effectiveness and makes improvements as needed
Oversees alumni communications, including the development and distribution of written and electronic materials
Serve as advisor to the Alumni Board
Develops and executes membership and sponsorship plans for LIFE@TU; supports programming and social media campaigns
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum 2–5 years of experience in fundraising, sales, client management, or a related field with measurable results, preferably in higher education
Proven ability to develop and maintain relationships with individuals and organizations
Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate a compelling case for support
Demonstrated success in achieving goals and managing multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
Proficient in CRM/donor database systems and Microsoft Office applications
Appreciation for the mission of Tiffin University and the role of private philanthropic support in higher education
Willingness to travel regionally and nationally on behalf of the University
Preferred
Advanced degree or equivalent professional experience preferred
Proven experience: 2+ years in performance-driven roles with measurable outcomes and a strong track record of relationship-building
Client-facing expertise: Skilled in leading in-person meetings, delivering compelling presentations, and closing high-stakes deals—now applied to cultivating meaningful donor partnerships
Exceptional communicator: Strong interpersonal, presentation, and active listening skills that engage and inspire stakeholders
Goal-oriented leader: Highly motivated, metric-driven, and energized by collaboration within a purpose-driven team environment
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health savings account (HAS) with incentivizing employer contribution
Employer paid employee assistance program (EAP)
Basic group life insurance
Long-term disability
Voluntary life insurance
Short-term disability
403b retirement with employer match
Paid time off (annual and sick leave)
Paid observed holidays
Tuition benefits for the employee, their spouse, and dependents
Company
Tiffin University
Tiffin University is a school in Elyria.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Joel Wilkins
Vice President Strategic Financial Administration & Initiatives/CFO
Mitchell P. Blonde, CFRE
Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Public Affairs / Chief Advancement Officer
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