Director, Alumni Relations and Annual Giving, SHSS & SESWPS - UMKC Foundation

UMKC Foundation Alumni Director - SHSS & SESWPS

Purpose: The department of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving in the UMKC Division of Advancement and Foundations supports involvement and engagement of alumni across the university through events, philanthropy, mentorship of students, activities and by serving as a voice for more than 141,000 alumni who graduated from or attended UMKC. Alumni Relations works in conjunction with the Alumni Association to support, strengthen and unite our robust community of UMKC alumni.

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Organizational Relationships: The Alumni Director supporting the School of Education, Social Work and Psychological Sciences (SESWPS) and the School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) has a reporting relationship to UMKC Division of Advancement and Foundations Assistant Vice Chancellor for Alumni Relations and Annual Giving.

Essential Duties and Skills:

• In coordination with the Department of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving and deans, develop and implement a comprehensive advancement strategic plan for both the School of Education, Social Work and Psychological Sciences and the School of Humanities and Social Sciences that includes alumni relations and engagement, annual giving strategy and major/planned donor pipeline, advancement-related events and activities, and alumni communications.
• Recruit and train volunteer leadership and direct and support activities of the School of Education, Social Work and Psychological Sciences and the School of Humanities and Social Sciences alumni boards.
• Work with university marketing and communications staff to provide strategy, input, and content for communications to alumni and friends of the schools.
• Work with the schools' directors of major gifts and development office colleagues to identify and cultivate major donor prospects.
• Collaborate with the offices of Annual Giving, Advancement Services and Stewardship.
• Provide direction, support and logistics for key externally focused special events at the schools, including alumni awards, alumni events, corporate alumni gatherings, and other events as assigned.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive virtual engagement strategy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience: A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and 4 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Four or more years' experience in alumni/constituent relations, volunteer management and/or fund raising/annual giving.
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills and be innovative, creative, self-motivated, strategic, proactive and a team player.

Hiring Salary Range: $58,573 - $75,000 per year, Commensurate with education, experience, and internal equity.

Work Status: Full Time, benefit eligible staff position with UMKC Foundation. Flexible schedules and telework arrangements will be available.

Supervisory Controls: Incumbent must have a high level of independence in accomplishing the responsibilities of the position. Goals, priorities, and major projects are reviewed and discussed on an on-going basis with the AVC.

Guidelines: Guidelines are provided by the goals and objectives of the position, by fundraising strategies and techniques, by stewardship guidelines, and by the goals of the UMKC Foundation, the UMKC Alumni Association and the mission of the University. Confidentiality and discretion are mandatory.

Complexity: The ability to interact comfortably, tactfully, and effectively with varied internal and external constituencies is essential. Must display a high level of maturity and personal integrity and ability to understand, develop, and sustain resilient and dynamic relationships with colleagues and senior management.

Scope and Effect: This position has a significant effect on the success of the UMKC Foundation. Effective leadership in this role affects UMKC's ability to meet its goals and provide the best possible education and conduct life-changing research.

Environmental Demands: This position does not require unusual physical ability. Little physical exertion is involved, although considerable pressures exist; ability to handle tension and stress in a positive manner is required. No risks or discomforts are imposed upon this position by the physical surroundings or job situation. Travel requirements are minimal.

About the UMKC Foundation: The UMKC Foundation is a separate but affiliated enterprise devoted to raising funds for the university and for exercising fiduciary responsibility over endowments and other philanthropic investments made to UMKC.

If you are interested in helping grow the culture of philanthropy that supports UMKC, please send your cover letter and resume to: contact@umkcfoundation.org Position will remain open until filled.

To be considered for the position, you must email your resume/CV with appropriate attachments directly to UMKC Foundation at umkcfoundation.org/careers.

The Foundation is a separate organization outside of the university. Do not apply to the posting available on the university careers page. All application materials must be submitted directly to the Foundation to be fully considered.

If you are interested in helping grow the culture of philanthropy that supports UMKC, please send your cover letter and resume, submissions and/or inquiries to: contact@umkcfoundation.org.

The UMKC Foundation is a separate but affiliated enterprise devoted to raising funds for the university and for exercising fiduciary responsibility over endowments and other philanthropic investments made to UMKC. To learn more about UMKC Foundation, visit umkcfoundation.org.

The UMKC Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.