West Virginia Wesleyan College · 13 hours ago
Coordinator of Philanthropic Events & Research
Buckhannon, WV
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expWest Virginia Wesleyan College is seeking a Coordinator of Philanthropic Events & Research to enhance engagement through dynamic programming and targeted communications. This role focuses on managing the Erickson Alumni Center, planning events, conducting prospect research, and fostering relationships with alumni and friends.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Event Planning & Hospitality (Friend-Raising)
Chief Greeter & Building Coordinator: Manage the Erickson Alumni Center, ensuring a comfortable, clean, and safe environment. Sit at front desk, welcoming guests and serving as front-line contact for constituents. Manage maintenance work orders and building safety needs
Event Execution: Assist in the planning and execution alumni and community-specific events, fundraising gatherings, and special college functions (on and off campus). This includes logistics, reservations, catering, invitations, and registration management
Hallmark Events: Collaborate with the AVP on Commencement and Homecoming, serving as the primary registration point of contact
Reunions & Affinity Groups: Coordinate Class Reunion programs and Class Chairs; serve as a dedicated resource for the Emeritus Club
Prospect Research & Fundraising Support
Prospect Research: Conduct in-depth research to identify and qualify potential donors. Use online tools and wealth screenings to provide valuable data on donor capacity and giving propensity
Executive Briefings: Prepare detailed event and meeting briefings for the President, Vice President, and Advancement staff
Strategic Outreach: Identify alumni for special projects based on their interests and maintain personal communication to foster advocacy for the College
Leadership Support: Provide administrative and research assistance to AVPs, Directors, and the VP for Advancement as needed
Communication & Engagement
Social Media: Manage alumni-facing social media accounts, ensuring a consistent brand voice and engaging content
Publications: Prepare class notes and obituary information for the Sundial alumni magazine
Constituent Care: Coordinate the WVWC license plate program and “first arrival” gifts for alumni families
Creative Strategy: Support new strategic planning initiatives for alumni programming
Qualification
Required
Strong working knowledge of LinkedIn, personal computers, and software applications, especially MS Excel and Word
Practical experience with database functions and maintaining data integrity
Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Proven ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive proprietary information with high integrity
Ability to meet firm deadlines, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and work both independently and as part of a team
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
Two to three years of related experience in events, research, and/or advancement
Company
West Virginia Wesleyan College
West Virginia Wesleyan College is a school in Buckhannon.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Dennis McMaster
Vice President for Finance and Operations and Chief Financial Officer (Treasurer)
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