Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive global communications strategy for fundraising campaigns and initiatives to maximize lifetime engagement and philanthropic support.
• Serve as subject matter expert on advancement communications in a campaign environment to plan and implement strategic communications across URD.
• Create a holistic strategy incorporating digital campaigns, direct mail, events, newsletters, and social media to engage donors and alumni.
• Lead, develop and maintain annual marketing and communications plans for URD, including planned giving, major gifts, corporate giving and annual giving.
• Ensure alignment of school strategies with central URD priorities, development and alumni engagement best practices, and UMC capabilities.

Requirements

• Experience: 10 years of communications and/or fundraising experience, including significant time in a supervisory role and work in development communications.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline required; advanced degree preferred.
• Demonstrated success in fundraising and/or alumni engagement communications and marketing.
• Extensive knowledge of CRM software and marketing automation tools, including experience using queried data to create personalized and targeted communications.
• Experience with Ellucian Advance (or similar CRM product); Salesforce Marketing Cloud a plus.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication, editing and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, organize workflow, and coordinate activities efficiently while meeting deadlines.
• Robust analytical and problem-solving skills to assess strategies and drive improvements.
• Ability to think creatively and convey compelling stories in multiple formats based on audience.

Preferred

• Salesforce Marketing Cloud a plus

Benefits

• Employees receive more than just a paycheck. University employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and a winter recess.