Associate Director of Development & Alumni Relations
Associate Director of Development & Alumni Relations
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POSITION CODE: 7561
DEPARTMENT/ADMINISTRATION: Advancement
POSITION: Admin Exempt Full-Time
SALARY RANGE: $80000
INTRODUCTORY PERIOD: Twelve (12) Months
BENEFITS OVERVIEW:BROCHURE
POSTING DATE:May 29 2025
APPLICATION DEADLINE:Open Until Filled Apply Immediately.
Classification:
Under the direction of the Executive Director of Development and Alumni Relations for Woodbury and SFTS the Associate Director of Development & Alumni Relations will play a critical role in supporting the University of Redlands advancement efforts at the Woodbury and San Francisco Bay Area campuses. This position is responsible for cultivating and soliciting philanthropic support from alumni parents and friends of the University. The Associate Director will conduct regular qualification visits and collaborate closely with Prospect Research to identify and engage new prospective donors with an emphasis on securing gifts and commitments of $25000 or more ($5000 annually). The Associate Director will develop and implement strategic engagement and solicitation plans guiding prospective donors through the gift cycle from qualification to stewardship by aligning donor interests with the Universitys strategic priorities. The role also includes fostering alumni and constituent engagement through volunteer opportunities direct outreach events and dynamic communications.
This position works in close partnership with colleagues across Major Gifts Annual Giving Alumni Relations and Conferences & Events to enhance philanthropic support and deepen community and weekend work as well as travel to various locations is required to fulfill the responsibilities of this role.
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Develop and manage a portfolio of approximately 150 prospects actively soliciting philanthropic gifts from alumni parents and friends across the nation. Identify cultivate solicit and steward high-end annual fund leadership gifts and planned gifts including testamentary bequests.
Partner with the Prospect Research & Management team to identify and prioritize prospective donors and track engagement and progress through all stages of the fundraising cycle.
Design and implement engagement strategies for a wide range of constituents including alumni parents faculty staff and friends of the University. Work collaboratively with University Advancement colleagues and campus partners.
Proactively reach out to new prospective donors to assess their interest in and capacity for making leadership and planned gifts and work to qualify them into the donor pipeline.
Identify and recruit alumni volunteers and facilitate their meaningful involvement in support of institutional advancement goals.
Plan market coordinate and execute alumni events reunions and gatherings both on and off campus to foster connections and strengthen alumni engagement.
Prepare and distribute alumni communications and marketing materials including emails newsletters social media posts and printed publications.
Work with colleagues in Alumni Relations and Annual Giving to secure major gifts tied to class and affinity reunions and other collaborative fundraising initiatives.
Collaborate with Donor Relations staff faculty and campus leaders to design and implement personalized recognition and stewardship plans for key donors.
Use Slate for Advancement to update donor records log contact reports manage communications and coordinate event registration processes.
Support campus-based events conferences film contracts and external client engagements as needed.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned in support of University Advancement objectives.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Required
Bachelors degree in a related field.
Minimum of 3 years of development experience in higher education or a similar nonprofit environment.
Demonstrated ability to cultivate solicit and steward donors.
Excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational abilities with proven success managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines.
Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills to develop effective donor engagement plans.
Ability and willingness to travel and work evenings and weekends as required.
Valid California Class C drivers license with a clean driving record (or ability to obtain within 10 days of appointment per CA Vehicle Code 12505c).
Preferred
5 or more years of professional experience in higher education advancement alumni relations communications marketing and/or sales.
Familiarity with donor databases and CRM systems; experience with Slate for Advancement is a strong plus.
Experience engaging a diverse range of constituents including alumni faculty and high-level donors.
Background in planning alumni events and volunteer engagement.
Understanding of fundraising ethics and confidentiality standards.
KNOWLEDGE:
Exceptional oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively engage a diverse campus community.
Strong interpersonal skills and a team-oriented mindset with a clear understanding of and commitment to the mission of a highly regarded liberal arts institution.
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
Excellent organizational skills and keen attention to detail with the capacity to manage multiple priorities meet deadlines and take ownership of projects from initiation to completion.
Proven ability to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including university colleagues high-level donors and volunteers.
Knowledge of fundraising ethics confidentiality standards and best practices in donor engagement.
General understanding of advancement functions in higher education including development annual giving and alumni relations.
Self-motivated and results-driven with the creativity and initiative to develop new strategies and approaches to achieve fundraising goals.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a culturally and ethnically diverse population of students faculty and staff.
Flexibility and availability to work evenings weekends and travel as required by the position.
TO APPLY: Submit a application to the University of Redlands Career page portal . In compliance with The Americans with Disabilities Act if selected for the interview process and accommodations are needed please call . If you are unable to complete an application due to a disability contact us at to ask for accommodation or an alternative application process.
HIRING RANGE:Anticipated hiring range is near or at the minimum of the classification commensurate with candidates education experience skills and training. The University of Redlands is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience skills knowledge abilities education licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The full salary range for this position is defined as the Full Pay Range. The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is defined as theHiring Range. Placement within the Hiring Range is determined by internal equity and relevant qualifications.
BACKGROUND CHECK:Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. The University will make a conditional offer of employment which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current employee who was conditionally offered the position.
DRIVERS LICENSE CHECK:Possession of a valid Drivers License is required for certain positions. Employees in positions that require a valid Drivers License will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program which confirms possession of a valid drivers license and reflects driving record.
PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMS:For certain positions typically in Public Safety Facilities Athletics and Information Technology Services departments employment is contingent upon a candidate passing a pre-employment physical exam with the ability to lift in excess of 50 Safety Officers in addition to a pre-employment physical exam will also be required to pass a psychological evaluation.
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MEMBERS OF UNDERREPRESENTED GROUPS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
