Inside Higher Ed · 1 day ago
Associate Director of Alumni Engagement & Philanthropy
Absecon, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$73K/yr - $83K/yr
3+ years expInside Higher Ed is seeking an Associate Director of Alumni Engagement and Philanthropy to strengthen alumni and student engagement in support of University Advancement’s overall goals and strategy. The role involves cultivating relationships with young alumni and student leaders to drive participation in engagement and annual giving programs.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the primary liaison to the Young Alumni Club, providing support and guidance in drafting annual goals, developing programs and engagement opportunities, and coordinating targeted fundraising outreach and other communications
Lead efforts to grow Young Alumni giving through targeted solicitations, events, and communications designed to increase Stockton Society membership
Serve as advisor to the Student Alumni Association ambassadors. Guide the group in setting annual goals for membership recruitment and professional development, providing training, strategic direction, and support resulting in members engaging fellow students and alumni in meaningful ways
Lead efforts to build a culture of philanthropy among current students, including managing the Senior Class Gift campaign, student involvement in Ospreys Give, and related initiatives
Manage a portfolio of leadership annual giving donors ($1,000–$10,000), cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding renewals and upgrades. Set and achieve annual fundraising benchmarks tied to young alumni and student participation and Stockton Society membership
Strengthen alumni volunteerism through effective volunteer management, maintaining strong campus partnerships, appropriate data tracking, and stewardship. Identify and properly advertise meaningful opportunities for alumni to give back to Stockton by mentoring students, supporting enrollment efforts, participating in career panels and planning committees, and connecting with students in other valuable ways
In coordination with Development, manage all aspects of volunteer engagement related to annual giving days and other campaigns. Promote, solicit, train and recognize peer-to-peer advocate volunteers
Conduct timely and personalized follow-up with donors and event participants to deepen relationships, sustain engagement and encourage continued support
Record and track all contact activity in the CRM system to ensure accurate reporting and donor pipeline management
Regular evening and weekend work is required to attend and manage events
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in higher education, nonprofit management, communications, public relations, or a related field
Minimum of 3–5 years of professional experience in alumni relations, volunteer management, student affairs, advancement, or related engagement/relationship-building roles
Demonstrated experience in volunteer recruitment, training, and stewardship, including managing volunteer committees or boards and supporting volunteer leadership initiatives
Preferred
Master's degree in higher education administration, educational leadership, nonprofit management, or a closely related field
Experience with targeted fundraising campaigns and donor engagement strategies, including working with development teams to support prospect identification, cultivation, and stewardship
Familiarity with alumni engagement technologies and CRM/database systems (such as Ellucian, Raiser's Edge, Salesforce, or similar platforms) to track participation, volunteer activity, and campaign results
Benefits
An extremely competitive University benefits package
Company
Inside Higher Ed
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