Oakland University ยท 1 week ago
Development Associate for Engagement
Rochester, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expOakland University is seeking a Development Associate for Engagement who will report to the Sr. Director of Alumni Engagement. The role focuses on coordinating alumni engagement opportunities to enhance alumni affinity and participation in giving, alongside writing executive communications and supporting donor relations efforts.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Coordinate and execute meaningful alumni engagement opportunities for alumni with an end goal of increasing alumni affinity and participation in giving
Implement events and programs dedicated to the development and cultivation of relationships with alumni, donors and friends
Provide strategic input on how to further engage alumni and friends through events and programs
Write and prepare executive level communications, donor acknowledgment letters and other communication materials produced by the office of Donor Relations and Stewardship
Collaborate with units to support the stewardship efforts of the philanthropy team and build strong partnerships with Oakland University leadership
Assist with donor engagement events, digital donor communication pieces, reports and a variety of stewardship touchpoints
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience
A minimum of two (2) years experience in fundraising, program management
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work in both a team environment and individually
Experience writing and editing executive level communications and advancement content
Ability to communicate with donors and university staff at all levels
Experience in large and small event planning and alumni engagement activities that grow affinity with the university and support a donor pipeline
Ability to work with sensitive and confidential information is essential
Excellent organizational and analytical skills with extreme attention to details
Previous experience with database and records management
Previous experience with EMMA, Blackbaud, Argos, iModules and other technology platforms utilized for communication and fundraising activities
Preferred
Master's degree
Previous experience in Alumni engagement and donor relations/stewardship environment is preferred
Company
Oakland University
Oakland University is a public university located in the cities of Auburn Hills and Rochester Hills, Michigan
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Stephen W. Mackey
Senior Vice President for Finance & Administration and Treasurer to the Board of Trustees
Michael Long
Executive Director, The Mobilization Zone (MZ)
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