Director of Alumni Engagement and Advancement Communications jobs in United States
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UNT Health Fort Worth · 7 hours ago

Director of Alumni Engagement and Advancement Communications

positionFort Worth, TX
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityLead/Staff, Director/Executive
date5+ years exp

UNT Health Fort Worth is part of the University of North Texas System, dedicated to fostering a culture of philanthropy and engagement. The Director of Alumni Engagement & Advancement Communications will lead strategies to enhance alumni connections and oversee communication initiatives to support institutional priorities.

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Responsibilities

Develop and execute alumni engagement and communications plans aligned with institutional priorities, including defining audience segments and lifecycle journeys
Own messaging frameworks and content pillars; manage alumni online platforms for networking, mentoring, and engagement; oversee email and SMS campaigns, ensuring segmentation, automation, and compliance
Manage a portfolio of 25–50 leadership alumni donors/prospects; conduct qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship; collaborate with gift officers on proposals and moves management
Ensure data integrity and reporting in Raiser’s Edge NXT; track engagement metrics; optimize strategies using analytics
Partner with Advancement, Schools/Colleges, Marketing/Communications, and Academic leadership to deliver an integrated alumni experience and support institutional advancement goals

Qualification

Alumni engagement strategiesAnnual giving strategiesMulti-channel communicationsMarketing automation toolsCommunication compliance standardsPortfolio managementRelationship-building skillsContent creationData integrityCollaboration skillsTime managementCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience
Expertise in alumni engagement and leadership annual giving strategies
Strong writing and editing skills for multi-channel communications
Ability to manage alumni platforms and marketing automation tools
Knowledge of communication compliance standards and accessibility
Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills across many audiences
Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining effective professional relationships with internal and external constituents
Demonstrated experience in managing a portfolio of annual leadership gift prospects and closing gifts
Ability to plan, organize, develop and execute strategies for alumni engagement, specifically for healthcare professionals
Ability to manage time, personnel, financial, and physical resources effectively
Exceptional communication skills including content creation and design

Preferred

Experience in health sciences or academic medical centers
Familiarity with CE/CME programming and alumni engagement platforms

Company

UNT Health Fort Worth

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UNT Health Fort Worth opened its doors in 1970 as the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine.
dateFounded in 1970
location
Fort Worth, Texas, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
http://unthsc.edu/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$152M
Key Investors
Tarrant CountyNational Institutes of HealthBlue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
2022-12-13Grant· $2M
2022-10-03Grant· $150M
2022-07-07Grant

Leadership Team

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Kimberly Russell
Vice President
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Kemp Louis
EVP Administration and Chief Business Officer
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