Case Western Reserve University · 2 days ago
Assistant Vice President of Development and Alumni Communications Strategy
Cleveland, OH
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$104K/yr - $132K/yr
10+ years expCase Western Reserve University is seeking an Assistant Vice President of Development and Alumni Communications Strategy to provide strategic leadership for a global development and alumni engagement program. This role involves managing communication activities, leading a team, and collaborating with university leadership to enhance donor and alumni outreach.
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Hiring Manager
Spencer Pliske
Responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive global communications strategy for fundraising campaigns and initiatives aimed to maximize lifetime engagement and philanthropic support
Provide leadership to team members in developing and executing initiatives for their campus partners that align with overall global development and alumni engagement objectives supporting a major university-wide campaign
Work closely with president's office, university leadership, development officers, and alumni relations teams to align global communication strategies with fundraising goals
Establish metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of communication strategies and initiatives
Lead and manage a dynamic team of development and alumni communications professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture while ensuring staff accountability
Qualification
Required
10 years of communications and/or fundraising experience, including significant time in a supervisory role and work in development communications
Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline required; advanced degree preferred
Demonstrated success in fundraising and/or alumni engagement communications and marketing
Deep understanding of various charitable giving categories and styles, including best practices on reaching appropriate audiences for each
Extensive knowledge of CRM software and marketing automation tools, including experience using queried data to create personalized and targeted communications. Experience with Ellucian Advance (or similar CRM product) required; Salesforce Marketing Cloud a plus
Exceptional verbal and written communication, editing and presentation skills
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders
Ability to handle multiple tasks, organize workflow, and coordinate activities efficiently. Ability to establish priorities and execute multiple projects simultaneously while staying within budget and meeting deadlines
Robust analytical and problem-solving skills to assess marketing and communications strategies and drive improvements
Ability to establish credibility, engage stakeholders, develop relationships, and influence change in a decentralized and complex organization
Ability to succeed in a collaborative, cross-functional, and fast-paced environment
Ability to develop and execute strategic marketing and communications plans for alumni and donor audiences, and to guide others in achieving those
Demonstrated success in creating teams and continually building relationships within them
Ability to think creatively and bring innovative solutions to marketing and communications challenges
Outstanding planning and organizational skills
Ability to motivate and inspire colleagues and direct reports
Clear understanding of how to convey compelling, interesting stories in multiple formats based on audience
Excellent writing, editing and proofreading ability, including superior knowledge of Associated Press style
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Google Suite (Docs, Sheets), and Adobe Photoshop; InDesign knowledge a plus. Ability to learn new programs
Knowledge and experience with content and social media management platforms
Demonstrated history of successful support, education, and advocacy for all students, aligned with the values, mission, and messaging of the university, while adhering to the staff policy on conflict of commitment and interest
Ability to meet consistent attendance
Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors, and customers face to face
Preferred
Education industry experience preferred
Company
Case Western Reserve University
Case Western Reserve University is among the nation's leading research institutions.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.2MKey Investors
National Cancer Research Institute
2018-10-18Grant· $3.2M
Leadership Team
Caden Kacmarynski
Co-Founder and President - Case Quantum Computing
Christine Kush
Associate Dean, Corporate Partnerships and Executive Education
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