The Catholic University of America · 2 months ago
Assistant Vice President, Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $180K/yr
10+ years expThe Catholic University of America is seeking an Assistant Vice President for Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving to provide strategic leadership in cultivating alumni connections and securing philanthropic support. This role involves managing alumni engagement programs, developing annual giving strategies, and overseeing budgets while collaborating with various university stakeholders.
EducationHigher Education
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving programs
Lead and mentor staff across both functions, including directors, associate/assistant directors, and administrative staff
Establish and track measurable goals aligned with University Advancement priorities
Serve as a member of the senior leadership team in university advancement
Develop and oversee a comprehensive alumni engagement program
Create innovative strategies, events, volunteer opportunities, and communications that foster lifelong connections between alumni and the University, strengthen the Alumni Association, and promote alumni participation in the life and mission of Catholic University
Design and implement a comprehensive annual giving strategy
Develop and manage a solicitation calendar including direct mail, online giving, peer-to-peer campaigns, giving challenges, and phonathon programs
Partner with school-based advancement teams to maximize participation and revenue
Serve as primary liaison to the Alumni Association
Work collaboratively with the Alumni Board to strengthen alumni participation, leadership, and volunteer engagement
Engage alumni and donors directly
Solicit leadership annual gifts and cultivate volunteer leaders through visits, calls, and events
Coordinate annual leadership gift solicitation with major gift officers, Leadership Annual Giving officers, senior University leadership, and Advancement colleagues
Oversees Virtual Engagement Officer and similar programs to expand reach and effectiveness of alumni engagement through emerging technologies and innovative methods
Responsible for strategy and analysis, managing external partnerships, incorporating university stakeholders such as University Communications, and leading a cross-divisional team for implementation
Oversee budgets and resources for Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving
Monitor and steward departmental budgets, ensuring effective and efficient use of university resources
Coordinate communications and stewardship efforts
Partner with Advancement Communications, Donor Relations, Marketing, and other units to develop compelling messaging and collateral for alumni engagement and annual giving initiatives
Foster cross-campus collaboration
Partner with deans, faculty, Athletics, and Student Affairs to integrate alumni engagement and annual giving efforts across the University
Track and report outcomes
Regularly monitor progress toward alumni engagement and annual giving goals; provide reports and recommendations to Advancement leadership
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in advancement, alumni relations, or fundraising, with significant leadership in alumni engagement and annual giving
Demonstrated success in managing professional staff, developing strategy, and achieving measurable results in both engagement and fundraising
Experience working with volunteer leaders, alumni boards, and trustees is essential
Proficiency with fundraising and alumni engagement databases (e.g., Raiser's Edge or equivalent CRM) and related reporting tools
Strong knowledge of digital engagement and solicitation platforms, event management systems, and volunteer management tools
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to craft persuasive messages and deliver compelling presentations
Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, supervise staff, and balance multiple priorities under deadline
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to inspire staff, volunteers, and alumni
Strategic thinker with proven ability to build consensus, foster collaboration, and cultivate relationships across diverse constituencies
High level of discretion, integrity, and judgment in handling confidential information
Strong commitment to the mission and values of The Catholic University of America, with the ability to represent the University effectively to internal and external audiences
Preferred
Prior experience in higher education or a comparably complex nonprofit environment preferred
Company
The Catholic University of America
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Funding
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$1.13MKey Investors
Lilly Endowment
2023-10-31Grant· $1.13M
Leadership Team
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