p>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Lead and support alumni engagement, annual giving, community engagement, and advancement initiatives that strengthen relationships and philanthropic support for Tusculum University;
- Assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating annual fund campaigns, alumni outreach strategies, donor communications, and special fundraising initiatives;
- Develop and maintain meaningful relationships with alumni, donors, corporate sponsors, community organizations, civic groups, and external stakeholders;
- Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward assigned donor and alumni portfolios in coordination with Institutional Advancement leadership;
- Utilize Raiser's Edge and related advancement systems to document donor activity, track engagement efforts, manage communications, and maintain accurate constituent records;
- Coordinate and oversee alumni programming, including reunions, networking events, regional gatherings, volunteer opportunities, affinity programs, and campus engagement activities;
- Develop and strengthen community partnerships that enhance the university's visibility, engagement, and collaborative opportunities throughout the region;
- Represent Tusculum University at alumni, community, business, civic, and institutional events while serving as an ambassador for the university;
- Recruit, train, coordinate, and support volunteers, alumni leaders, and members of the Alumni Executive Board;
- Provide leadership and support for board engagement initiatives while encouraging active alumni participation and governance support.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred in marketing, communications, business, higher education, public relations, nonprofit leadership, or related field;
- Experience in alumni relations, community engagement, fundraising, event planning, institutional advancement, or related field;
- Experience developing and managing events, volunteer programs, and constituent engagement initiatives;
- Experience with fundraising campaigns, donor stewardship, and advancement software systems preferred.