Director of Alumni/ae Relations & Annual Giving

Location

Henderson, NV | United States

Job description

The Director of Alumni/ae Relations and Annual Giving is responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing all components of an alumni/ae program to actively engage alumni/ae in the mission and life of Touro University Nevada (Touro).

The Director will develop and execute a multi-year strategic plan for alumni/ae engagement and initiate a broad range of alumni/ae and donor events to increase Touro’s alumni/ae participation rate (i.e., alumni/ae giving). The position will implement strategies to increase the value of the Touro degree by nurturing school spirit, the growth of the Touro alumni/ae network, growing an alumni/ae mentorship program, implementing an alumni/ae benefits program (e.g., insurance discounts), and spearheading an alumni/ae advisory council.

The Director is responsible for advancing the mission of Touro by strategically developing, organizing, and leading programs that are designed to identify, track, communicate with, serve, and involve alumni/ae in the life of Touro.

1. In collaboration with campus leaders, develop and execute a multi-year strategic plan for alumni/ae outreach, engagement, and giving. Key measurables for program success are how alumni/ae functions aid in recruitment, retention, graduation, and employment.

1. Design and implement an Annual Giving program with alumni/ae as key fundraising targets, but not limited to this group of stakeholders. Plan and implement a series of alumni/ae events throughout the year, including those that cultivate alumni/ae to contribute to Touro.

2.1. Develop and implement alumni/ae campaigns for private support to encourage increased financial support of Touro (i.e., increase the alumni/ae participation rate).

1. Identify and cultivate relationships with alumni/ae for the purposes of closer engagement with Touro including, but not limited to, philanthropic leadership, mentorship of students, volunteer participation, event planning and participation, and campus partnership initiatives.

3.1. Nurture the growth of the Touro alumni/ae network through the use of technology and social engagement.

3.2. Grow a Touro mentorship program, connecting alumni/ae to current students.

3.3. Implement an alumni/ae benefits program.

3.4. Spearhead the development and appointment of a Touro Alumni/ae Advisory Council.

3.5. Develop and execute a print-on-demand spirit store with Touro-branded gear.

3.6. Serve as the main campus liaison between programmatic alumni/ae groups and the wider university community, fostering increased involvement by building strong alumni/ae connections that meet the overall university’s strategic plan and goals.

3.7. Manage the advancement office’s planning, writing and production of alumni/ae publications, correspondence, and related communications to support a strong alumni/ae program.

1. Engage the Campus President and Provost, Vice President for Advancement, Deans, and Program Directors (including in the academic departments) in all aspects of alumni/ae engagement

4.1. Plan alumni/ae relations strategies in close partnership with the academic departments.

4.2. Research, draft, and write reports, funding proposals, and correspondence related to alumni/ae engagement and development.

4.3. Advise on the proper storage of alumni/ae information in Raiser’s Edge.

4.4. Prepare an annual budget.

4.5. Design and coordinate swag and giveaways.

4.6. Coordinate with the teammates across campus on alumni/ae events to include fundraising, cultivation, and stewardship events both on a small and larger scale.

1. Other duties as assigned that support the engagement of Touro alumni/ae.

Education :

• Baccalaureate degree required from an accredited college or university with preference given to candidates with advanced degrees.

Experience :

• Bachelor’s degree and six years of experience related to the job duties or in higher education advancement.

• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• Nonprofit fundraising or sales experience, preferably in higher education.

• Demonstrated ability to
• develop and implement strategic plans, policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.
• prioritize, organize and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously and accurately in a detail-oriented environment.
• handle confidential, sensitive information with the highest degree of professionalism. 
• write and edit, and move a printed or digital project through design, print, and distribution.
• work with board members, volunteers, students, and other external constituencies.

Skills & Abilities :

• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a professional experience that feels fluid, calm, and harmonious through the use of soft skills, such as communication, problem-solving, teamwork, critical thinking, a positive attitude, creativity, and empathy.
• Ability to create a diverse program to engage and build life-long relationships with Touro’s alumni/ae.
• Comfort in working with highly trained medical and health care professionals.
• Knowledge of development/fundraising concepts.
• Excellent interpersonal/human relations skills.
• Strong verbal and professional written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
• Ability to coordinate efforts with faculty and administrative offices.
• Ability to interact with diplomacy, confidentiality, and tact amid influential community leaders and diverse groups.
• Ability to maintain relationships with significant and influential individuals.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to organize and manage special event logistics to include audience development, invitation design, mailing, catering, etc.

Essential Characteristics :

• Teammate
• Collegial
• Great interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Heartfelt commitment to Touro’s cause
• Detail-oriented
• Adaptable
• Resilient
• Determined
• Humble
• Having deep integrity, honesty, and the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Willing to persevere through adversity and the prototypical ‘no’ of sales work
• Storyteller
• Motivator
• Researcher
• Creative thinker

HOURS

Mon – Thurs, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Friday, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

Please note weekend and evening work will be necessary.

Institutional and Cultural Commitments:

Demonstrated commitment to fostering a professional experience and team culture that feels fluid, calm, and harmonious through the use of soft skills such as an enduring positive attitude, communication, problem-solving, teamwork, critical thinking, creativity, and empathy.

Demonstrated commitment to Touro University’s values, including:

Ethics:

Personal accountability and professional ethics in all things we do. Demonstrated understanding of Touro policies and guidelines. Simultaneous focus on individual development and the greater good.

Integrity:

Teamwork to achieve departmental goals and fulfill the Touro mission, focused on the needs of

our students. Robust communication and collaboration to include others and ensure continued

learning. Contribution to a workplace environment that fosters growth, intellectual inquiry, and

innovation.

Respect:

Treatment of all people with dignity, respect, and inclusion. Interactions with students,

employees, partners, and members of the community that always conveys an attitude of

helpfulness, client service with a focus on positive outcomes, and cheerfulness. Recognition that the little things are often the big things: being on time, giving your best effort, helping others, keeping promises. Being kind.

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