Advancement Communications Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements alumni and friends communications and marketing projects and assists in the execution of stakeholder strategies in support of unit advancement goals.
• Plans events and programs according to established goals and objectives
• Monitors reach and effectiveness of alumni campaigns, projects, and initiatives
• Provides project management and execution of alumni programs, initiatives, and tactical plans
• Communicates with participants, presenters, vendors and others to execute in-person and online programs
• Manages social media communications and strategies for alumni and friends.
• Creates and coordinates targeted communications to promote Alumni & Friends Foundation events, programming, and fundraising initiatives.
• Identifies opportunities for new programs and events to increase contributions from alumni and friends.
• Sends acknowledgements and additional stewardship for annual giving.
• Serves as a staff liaison on the Engagement & Philanthropy Committee of the Alumni & Friends Foundation Board.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in communications or related field
• Minimum of two years of experience in program coordination or communications
• Experience using technology to create marketing material
• Ability to be highly detailed, energetic, creative, and engaging
• Knowledge of computer programs and willingness to learn and be an efficient user of current fundraising software
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively in writing, verbally, and interpersonally, with a diverse population of donors/prospects, students, parents, faculty, staff, and others
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends
• Ability to work with confidential and sensitive information and records
• Ability to commit to the highest ethical standards
• Ability to effectively work within a team-oriented environment

Preferred

• Experience working in alumni relations or engagement strategies
• Experience working in higher education fundraising
• Experience using Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund.