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Coordinator Of Alumni Engagement And Annual Giving

Full Time • Ada, OH, United States of America

49,865 - 63,140 (Yearly) Added 1 month ago

Summary

LOCATION

The position is based at Ohio Northern University.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, 1-2 years of related fundraising experience. Preferred: experience managing student workers, proficiency in database applications (Blackbaud RENXT preferred), and experience in a higher education setting.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage office functions, supervise student employees, plan and execute events, support alumni engagement and giving efforts, maintain donor relations, assist with fundraising strategies, and provide administrative assistance including data updates and budgeting.

INDUSTRY

Higher Education

SHORT DESCRIPTION

The Coordinator of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving supports fundraising and alumni relations activities at Ohio Northern University, aiming to enhance engagement and manage office operations effectively.

Posting Details

Posting Number:

S000620

Posting Type:

External - Open to All Applicants

Job Title:

Coordinator of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving

Position Title:

Coordinator of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving

Position Type:

Administrative Staff

Classification:

Department:

University Advancement

Benefits Summary:

Benefit package includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription insurance, Life insurance, Workers’ Compensation insurance, Unemployment insurance, and Total Disability insurance. Retirement: The University contributes 4% of the regular salary with up to 3% additional in matched contributions into the TIAA Retirement Program. Other benefits include tuition remission for employee, spouse, and employee’s dependent children under the age of 25 (this does not include the last two year of the PharmD program or the JD), and twenty days of paid medical leave per year.

Pay Band:

Job Summary:

The Coordinator of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving is primarily responsible for supporting the functions of the office. This includes being detail-oriented, providing administrative assistance and possessing advanced interpersonal and communication skills. Several of the principal responsibilities include overseeing general office functions, supervision of student employees, maintaining email accounts for the office, processing and updating constituent data, setting up and administering online forms, event registrations, giving pages, crowdfunding pages, supporting stewardship, maintaining office correspondence, assisting with budgets and assisting with in-person events. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to: event planning, digital engagement, direct mail, e-solicitations, texting, reunion/homecoming programming, crowdfunding and assisting with ONU’s Day of Giving.

Scope:

The Coordinator of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving will support and serve the Office of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving in their efforts to actively engage, build, sustain and recognize relationships in support of Ohio Northern University. The ultimate goal of the position is to manage overall office functionality, support the Executive Director and Director with projects and programs and oversee student employees.

Principal Responsibilities

Recruit, hire, train, and supervise student employees/interns. Including offering student interns meaningful and educational opportunities to learn skills of fundraising, relationship management, and emphasising the impact of philanthropy.

Plan, implement, and provide metrics and reporting for each fall and spring semester to retain phone loyal donors.

Facilitate daily, weekly and monthly pledge reminder process, texting campaigns, email solicitations, stewardship and emerging communications.

Assist with digital engagement, in-person events, including planning, implementation, and evaluation. Examples include, but are not limited to Regional Alumni Events, Reunions, Homecoming, Day of Giving, and other signature events that require assistance.

With input and approval from the Executive Director of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving, research, propose and execute strategies targeted at acquisition, retention, and reactivation of donors through various fundraising methods which may include, but are not limited to phone, direct mail, email, crowdfunding, texting, digital advertising, and in person solicitation.

Plan and implement stewardship and retention efforts including, but not limited to, leadership annual giving, first time donors, faculty/staff giving campaign, digital marketing, direct mail, email, social media, texting, etc.

Support Day of Giving through planning, preparation and executive of communications, solicitations, marketing, and day of event logistics.

Support office functions through handling calls, answering emails, ordering office equipment, submitting IT help tickets and physical plant work order and accommodating smooth office flow.

Update University Advancement database and provide constituent information and data updates as needed.

Set up and administration of online forms, event registration, giving pages and crowdfunding pages.

Assist with budgets management including fund disbursement, check requests, deposits, transfers, etc.

Interpret and apply a variety of procedures, policies, and precedents. For example, managing requests for information from alumni and friends.

Provide exceptional customer service and responsiveness to colleagues, alumni, and friends of ONU.

Assist with mass marketing, mailings, and appeals.

Regularly communicate with constituents.

Manage and respond to delicate donor relations matters.

Maintain the highest standard of confidentiality in handling information.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

Demonstrate analytical and strategic thinking abilities

Ability to manage several projects simultaneously

A sense of creativity and open to new ideas

Excellent organization and communication skills

Leadership skills and the ability to work cooperatively with senior officers, trustees, student employees and volunteers

Must be able to work independently and as part of a team

Work within budgetary guidelines, assuring effective strategies with given resources

Positive attitude and commitment to continuous improvement

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

One to two years related fundraising experience or equivalent required

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience using database applications, Blackbaud RENXT preferred

Experience managing student workers

Previous supervisory experience

Proficiency in Word, and Excel, and Google Suite products

Experience in a higher education setting

Ability to convert technical data into formal reports

Other duties as assigned

EEO Statement

ONU is an equal employment opportunity employer. Accordingly, no person shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, transgender status, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all areas of employment including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, separation and other terms, condition and privileges of employment. ONU celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment.

College Description:

Appointment Length:

12-months

Closing Date:

12/31/2024

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Status:

Full-Time

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