Director of Alumni & Friends Engagement
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Job Summary
Foundation Job Opportunities
If interested in this position please submit your cover letter resume and names and contact information for three professional references toemailprotected.Director of Alumni & Friends Engagement
Organization:Montana Tech Foundation
Location:Butte Montana
Reports to:CEO with a dotted line to the Vice President of Development and Philanthropic Engagement
Position Summary
The Director of Alumni & Friends Engagement serves as a leader of the Montana Tech Foundation responsible for advancing a comprehensive and strategic alumni friends and annual giving program that strengthens lifelong connections and philanthropic support for Montana Technological University. This position provides visionary direction for alumni and friend engagement annual giving outreach volunteer involvement and donor communications fostering pride advocacy and investment in Montana Techs mission.
The Director collaborates closely with Foundation and University leadership the Montana Tech Alumni Association and regional chapters faculty staff community partners and volunteers to build meaningful relationships and expand the base of philanthropic support.
Core Responsibilities
Alumni & Friends Engagement
- Lead the design and implementation of an integrated alumni and friends engagement strategy that promotes lifelong connection pride and participation.
- Serve as the primary liaison to the Montana Tech Alumni Association its Board and regional and national alumni networks.
- Develop and manage events programs and communications that connect alumni and friends with Montana Tech such as on campus events homecoming reunions tailgates and regional gatherings.
- Collaborate with campus leadership academic and athletic departments and student clubs to create opportunities linking alumni with students faculty and campus life.
- Coordinate alumni and friend communications including newsletters features and some digital media in partnership with the Universitys marketing team.
Annual Giving & Philanthropic Outreach
- Lead and support annual giving initiatives that focus on donor acquisition retention and participation especially among alumni and friends.
- Design and execute multi-channel fundraising campaigns (direct mail email giving events and crowdfunding).
- Develop segmentation strategies targeted messaging and stewardship processes to grow annual and recurring support.
- Partner with development team members to build a strong donor pipeline and align alumni engagement efforts with fundraising priorities.
- Monitor key performance indicators evaluate results and adjust strategies based on data-driven insights.
Leadership and Collaboration
- Manage staff interns and volunteers supporting alumni friends and annual giving activities.
- Align goals and objectives with the Foundations strategic plan and institutional priorities.
- Represent the Montana Tech Foundation at university and community events including evenings and weekends as required.
- Promote a collaborative innovative and donor-centered culture within the Foundation team.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelors degree and experience in alumni relations fundraising advancement or a related higher education/nonprofit field.
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills including public speaking and digital outreach.
- Strong organizational analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to inspire and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
Preferred
- Experience within a university foundation or advancement office.
- Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g. Raisers Edge Blackbaud Salesforce) and engagement analytics.
- Knowledge of Montana Technological University or enthusiasm for STEM-focused institutions.
- Proven leadership in planning and executing engagement and fundraising programs.
Employment Details
The Montana Tech Foundation offers a competitive salary (minimum $60000 commensurate with experience) and comprehensive benefits including medical dental vision insurance paid leave and retirement contributions.This is a full-time on-campus position located in Butte Montana. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
If interested please submit your cover letter resume and names and contact information for three professional references toemailprotected.
For full consideration application materials must be complete.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.
Montana Tech is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such the University does not discriminate in the admission access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race color religion national origin ethnicity creed service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law) veteran status gender age political beliefs marital or family status pregnancy physical or mental disability genetic information gender identity gender expression or sexual orientation or support of the Universitys mission to be inclusive and diverse applications from qualified minorities women veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged. Montana Tech makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicants ability to compete in the hiring process or an employees ability to perform the duties of the compliance with the Montana Veterans Employment Preference Act Montana Tech provides preference in employment to veterans disabled veterans and certain eligible relatives of veterans.
To claim veterans preference please complete the employment (veterans) preference form located on the employment page and email to You must include the job title of the position in which you are applying.
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To request an accommodation for the application or interview please contact Cathy Isakson ;
Why Work at Tech
Help meet the changing needs of society by providing a transformative student experience by helping develop leaders for tomorrow by advancing science engineering and technology.
In addition Montana Tech offers an attractive benefits package* which includes:
- Medical Dental and Vision Insurance with low deductibles and comprehensive coverage.
- Generous employer contribution toward monthly health care benefits worth $6.08 per hour.
- 5.9% retirement employer contribution for eligible employees
- 11 Holidays per year
- 3 weeks of Annual Leave to start
- Generous sick leave policy that can be used for sick children doctor and dentist appointments as well as bereavement.
- 6 credits of coursework free per year (fees not included)
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Reduced tuition for dependents after 4 months of employment for eligible employees
- Employee Assistance and a Wellness Program
- Optional Retirement Plan for eligible employees
- Possible remote work days with supervisor approval and eligible positions.
* Benefits are dependent on position type and terms and conditions of eligibility.
Montana Technological University Butte Montana is nestled in the Heart of the Rocky Mountains along the Continental Divide where I-15 and I-90 intersect. We are home to the largest National Historic District in the country. Montana Tech is a special focus institution with a reputation for excellence and value. Montana Tech is ranked #1 in the nation by CollegeNET.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
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