Yale University · 2 months ago
Sr. Director-Strategic Advancement Communications
New Haven, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$90K/yr - $166K/yr
6+ years expYale University is committed to contributing to a better tomorrow and is seeking a Senior Director of Strategic Advancement Communications. This role involves overseeing communication strategies to enhance alumni engagement and fundraising efforts, while managing a team and collaborating with various stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Oversee all communications for alumni events and meetings including print/digital invitations/reminders, programs, remarks, signage, marketing and meeting materials, and follow-up communications; serve as point of contact for post-event alumni and donor event photography/video
Collaborate with the Associate Dean, ED for Advancement Services, gift officers, and faculty leaders to develop and articulate a case for support and investment for funding needs. The Senior Director is responsible for writing and translating content into functional materials for fundraising, including proposals, white papers, marketing brochures, appeals, and web content
Manage Associate Director; develop annual performance goals and performance metrics for team. Provide regular performance feedback
Serve as communications partner and resource to the stewardship team for recurring messaging; provide support of weekly gift acknowledgement letter process, monthly birthday wishes, custom messaging on behalf of dean/assoc. dean, and annual financial/narrative reporting templates
Implement an AED-wide system and calendar to coordinate the development and distribution of content and materials for our donors, prospects, and alumni
Oversee the development and production of communications for the volunteer engagement team such as membership directories, bios, and meeting materials
Serve as liaison with outside communications partners
Lead project management of the annual donor report; develop messaging strategy, identify stories for inclusion and provide feedback on drafts
Serve as AED point person for Office of Public Affairs to coordinate targeted publications, message and brand. Partner with OPA on strategies to leverage the YLS website to reach and engage our graduates and donors, overseeing creation and ongoing management of content to advance AED goals
Stay abreast of initiatives and activities at the school on an ongoing basis in order to provide content ideas for fundraising, engagement, and stewardship projects
Work with the AED leadership to identify strategic alumni communication needs and ensure the integration of communications efforts across the office; lead the development of a comprehensive strategic communications plan for AED, and the production of accurate, high- quality deliverables including marketing, solicitation, stewardship, and engagement materials
In partnership with the Executive Director of Advancement Services, participate in the development and implementation of a comprehensive, tiered strategy stewarding Yale Law School donors at all giving levels including reports, donor societies, individual stewardship plans, bespoke donor recognition opportunities, correspondence with donors, events, and other mechanisms that demonstrate the impact of donor contributions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Journalism or related field and six years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Demonstrated supervision and management skills. Ability to work in a team-based environment, and have the ability to direct and motivate staff and volunteers
Demonstrated success in developing and executing strategic advancement communications materials
Excellent communication, interpersonal, presentation, and organizational skills; commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace
Strong computer software skills including MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Canva, databases and networked information systems
Ability and willingness to travel, and work some weekends and evenings as needed
Preferred
Proven experience in a complex, matrixed university setting working with alumni and donors
Familiarity with Yale University
Ten years of experience
Company
Yale University
Yale University is a research and education institution that prioritizes its students.
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Senior Vice President for Operations
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