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Experience in B2B, SaaS, EdTech, or complex buying environments preferredFamiliarity with content performance analytics and marketing automation platforms preferredExperience supporting demand generation or product marketing initiatives preferredExperience using Adobe or Canva for basic designAbility to direct video editing and do simple video editing tasksCengage is committed to working with broad talent pools to attract and hire strong and most qualified individuals. Distribution, Performance & OptimizationLook for opportunities to repackage content in new ways and apply a combination of skills, tools and partners to develop, amplify and distribute contentPartner with Digital Marketing and SEO teams to optimize content for discovery and performance.

At Cengage, our employees have a direct impact in helping students around the world discover the power and joy of learning. We are bonded by our shared purpose – driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.Cengage's portfolio of businesses supports student choice by providing a range of pathways that help learners achieve their goals and lead a choice-filled life.We believe in the power and joy of learningOur culture values inclusion, engagement, and discoveryOur business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. We recognize the value of diverse perspectives in everything we do, and strive to ensure employees of all levels and backgrounds feel empowered to voice their ideas and bring their authentic selves to work. We achieve these priorities through programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day.What you'll do here:Content Strategy & PlanningPartner with other content marketers on a comprehensive content strategy aligned to brand, demand, and go‑to‑market priorities.Develop and maintain a comprehensive content calendar across owned and partner channelsDefine content themes that support business goals.Translate audience insights and market trends into compelling, differentiated content ideas.Align content plans with product launches, campaigns, and seasonal initiatives.Content Creation & ManagementCreate and oversee high‑quality content across formats, including blogs, articles, ebooks, white papers, case studies, video, and sales enablement materials.Partner with internal teams and external writers, agencies, and subject‑matter experts to develop audience-specific content.Ensure content is on‑brand, audience‑focused, and optimized for clarity and impact.Edit and elevate content to meet quality, voice, and storytelling standards.Demand & Lifecycle Content EnablementCollaborate with Demand and Growth teams to support acquisition, nurture, and conversion efforts.Develop content mapped to buyer journeys, personas, and stages of the funnel.Support account‑based marketing, lifecycle campaigns, and customer engagement programs.Enable Sales and Customer teams with relevant, compelling content that supports pipeline and retention.Distribution, Performance & OptimizationLook for opportunities to repackage content in new ways and apply a combination of skills, tools and partners to develop, amplify and distribute contentPartner with Digital Marketing and SEO teams to optimize content for discovery and performance.Use data and insights to evaluate content effectiveness and continuously improve results.Track and report on key content metrics such as engagement, conversion, and influence on pipeline.Test new formats, channels, and storytelling approaches to increase impact.Cross‑Functional Collaboration & LeadershipServe as a content thought partner to Product Marketing, Brand, Sales, and Leadership teams.Lead content distribution workflowsProvide guidance and feedback to other marketers or contributors.Ensure alignment between content, brand voice, and messaging across the organization.Champion content as a strategic growth lever across marketing and the business.Skills you will need here:Bachelor's degree required, degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or related field preferred.Minimum of 7 years of experience in content marketing, editorial, publishing or storytelling roles.Ability to develop and execute content strategies that drive measurable results.Sophisticated writing and editing skills and the ability to adapt tone across formats and audiencesStrong understanding of digital content, SEO fundamentals, and content distribution.Experience partnering cross‑functionally in fast‑paced, matrixed environments.Experience in B2B, SaaS, EdTech, or complex buying environments preferredFamiliarity with content performance analytics and marketing automation platforms preferredExperience supporting demand generation or product marketing initiatives preferredExperience using Adobe or Canva for basic designAbility to direct video editing and do simple video editing tasksCengage is committed to working with broad talent pools to attract and hire strong and most qualified individuals. Our job applicants are considered regardless of any classification protected by applicable federal, state, provincial or local laws.Cengage is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities including during our job application process. If you are an applicant with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in our job application process, please contact us at accommodations.ta@cengage.com .About CengageCengage, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.CompensationAt Cengage Group, we take great pride in our commitment to providing a comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package designed to support and empower our employees.The full base pay range has been provided for this position. Individual base pay will vary based on work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location. Sales roles often incorporate a significant incentive compensation program beyond this base pay range.In this position, you will be eligible to participate in the company's discretionary incentive bonus program. This position's bonus target amount, which is not guaranteed and is dependent on individual performance and overall company results among other factors, is provided below.10% Annual: Individual Target$77,100.00 - $100,200.00 USDCengage, a global edtech company, supports learners, educators and institutions across more than 100 countries. With products serving nearly 16 million digital users across the Higher Education, School, Work and English Language Learning markets, we've built a learning ecosystem that connects education to employment. We combine trusted content, AI-powered insights and scalable digital platforms to power learning for every future and drive meaningful outcomes at every stage of the learning journey.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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The Manager owns the day-to-day implementation of HPU's multi-channel solicitation strategy and serves as the primary driver of the President's Circle program - the University's mid-level annual giving society - with direct responsibility for growing membership, revenue, and participant engagement. Administer eTeams fundraising campaigns for HPU athletic programs, including campaign setup, donor communication, progress tracking, and reporting; campaign strategy is set in coordination with the Director as the Athletics liaison.

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Salary: $49,680.00 - $60,000.00 Annually Location : Harbor Court, Honolulu, Hawaii Job Type: Staff - Regular Full Time Exempt Job Number: 02692 Department: Advancement Administration Opening Date: 04/23/2026 Hawai'i Pacific University is designated as an Alaskan Native and Native Hawaiian (ANNH) Serving Institution by the US Department of Education. As such, we strive for accurate displays of the Hawaiian language in all our institutional materials. This includes the appropriate use of diacritical marks such as the 'okina and kahako. Unfortunately, at times external vendors and other third-party technology integrations do not support the use of these characters. Mahalo for your understanding. Description Job Summary: Reporting to the Director of Alumni Engagement & Regional Strategy at Hawai'i Pacific University, the Manager of Annual Giving & Alumni Engagement is responsible for the planning, execution, and evaluation of the University's annual giving program and alumni engagement communications. The Manager owns the day-to-day implementation of HPU's multi-channel solicitation strategy and serves as the primary driver of the President's Circle program - the University's mid-level annual giving society - with direct responsibility for growing membership, revenue, and participant engagement. The Manager makes strategic decisions about solicitation timing, donor segmentation, and alumni participation pathways. This role is not primarily administrative; it is a revenue-generating program management position that requires sound analytical judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to translate data into actionable strategy. The Manager owns Kai Ulu alumni communications, HPU Connect platform management, endowed and current-use fund stewardship reporting, and day-to-day administration of eTeams athletic fundraising campaigns. The Manager coordinates engagement events that support both annual giving goals and major gift cultivation. The Manager works collaboratively with members of the Advancement team and University faculty, staff, and students, in all activities that advance the mission and vision of HPU. Location: This position is located in downtown Honolulu at our Harbor Court offices. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: <ul><li>A Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field. </li><li>Minimum of two years of experience in annual giving fundraising, alumni relations, nonprofit communications, or a closely related field. </li><li>Experience planning and executing multi-channel direct marketing campaigns (email, direct mail, digital). </li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to craft compelling donor-facing content. </li><li>Experience with CRM or donor database systems; experience with Raiser's Edge and Constant Contact preferred. </li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and comfort with tools such as Smartsheets. </li></ul>Desired Qualifications:<ul><li>Experience managing a membership-based giving society or leadership annual giving program. </li><li>Experience with social media content strategy and development. </li><li>Familiarity with alumni engagement platforms such as HPU Connect or comparable online networking tools. </li><li>Ability to analyze program data and make recommendations based on findings. </li><li>A commitment to continued professional development and an interest in the advancement profession. </li></ul>Other Qualifications: <ul><li>Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship and relocation allowance are not available for this position. </li><li>Report to work obligations to support the department and may require work during HPU's winter break, if necessary. </li><li>Must meet training and background check qualifications and comply with the Protection of Minors policy. </li><li>Excellent organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple simultaneous priorities in a fast-paced environment. </li><li>Able to work all shifts and extended hours, including occasional evenings and weekends for events. </li><li>Ability to work in a fast-paced environment requiring excellent time and stress management skills. </li></ul>Key Responsibilities/Essential Job Functions: 1. Annual Giving Program Management (45%)<ul><li>Plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive multi-channel annual giving program designed to grow donor participation and build a long-term base of philanthropic support for HPU. </li><li>Make program-level decisions about solicitation timing, audience segmentation (in collaboration with Data, Analytics & Operations Specialist), channel selection, and messaging to maximize donor response and revenue. </li><li>Lead the President's Circle annual giving society, with direct responsibility for member cultivation, renewal solicitations, acquisition outreach, and benefit fulfillment. </li><li>Collaborate with the Data, Analytics & Operations Specialist to implement segmentation strategies and targeted outreach efforts. </li></ul><ul><li>Develop and maintain a solicitation calendar that coordinates all annual giving appeals and ensures consistent, well-timed communication with donors and prospects. </li><li>Monitor program performance against established goals, track key metrics, and prepare regular reports for the Director. </li><li>Collaborate with the Student Philanthropy Committee to plan and implement the annual Sharks Legacy Campaign to increase engagement and philanthropic support among graduating students. </li><li>In collaboration with the Director, plan and execute solicitations for individual donors at the $1,000 to $24,999 giving levels. </li><li>Administer eTeams fundraising campaigns for HPU athletic programs, including campaign setup, donor communication, progress tracking, and reporting; campaign strategy is set in coordination with the Director as the Athletics liaison. </li></ul>2. Alumni Communications & Engagement Programming (30%)<ul><li>Own and manage Kai Ulu and all Advancement alumni communications, ensuring content is compelling, consistent, and aligned with HPU's brand and Advancement's engagement strategy. </li><li>Develop and implement a multi-channel advancement communications strategy utilizing email, social media, digital platforms, and print. </li><li>Plan, implement, and maintain an engagement strategy for HPU Connect, the University's alumni networking platform. </li><li>Collaborate with Marketing and Communications to develop alumni stories, solicitation content, and messaging that strengthen the institutional brand. </li><li>Maintain a calendar of all advancement communications and solicitations, ensuring coordination across channels and avoiding communication fatigue. </li><li>Bring new and creative ideas to further engage and grow the alumni community. </li></ul>3. Donor Relations, Stewardship & Events (15%)<ul><li>Coordinate and support all donor cultivation, stewardship, and recognition events managed by University Advancement, with responsibility for event logistics, invitations, run-of-show, and on-site execution. Note: Athletics fundraising events are coordinated by the Athletics department's Assistant Athletic Director. </li><li>Manage the execution of all donor stewardship programming, including annual current-use and endowed fund stewardship reports that demonstrate the impact of donor philanthropy to individual donors on the required reporting schedule. </li><li>Maintain the stewardship reporting calendar, ensuring all fund reports are completed accurately and delivered to donors on time. </li><li>Produce and distribute donor and fund reports for academic leadership, enabling proactive stewardship and informed donor engagement strategies </li><li>Create stewardship packages for donors that reflect thoughtful, personalized recognition. </li></ul><ul><li>Manage event and program budgets, ensuring adherence to approved spending. </li></ul>4. Student Supervision (5%)<ul><li>Recruit, train, and supervise the daily work schedules and project assignments for Advancement student workers, ensuring high-quality work products and a positive learning experience. </li></ul>5. Performs other related duties as assigned (5%)<ul><li>Actively participates as an effective member of the Advancement team by completing assigned duties and accepting additional assignments or reassignments. </li></ul> This description is not designed to list all activities, duties, or responsibilities which may be required for this job. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned at any time. Hawaii Pacific University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable environment in which faculty and staff can excel irrespective of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, or any other protected class covered by state and federal law. Hawaii Pacific University encourages applications from veterans and individuals with disabilities. A pre-employment background investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment. Hawai'i Pacific University is a learning community where staff, faculty, and more than 5,000 students come together from around the world to learn and work in a spirit of caring, honesty, freedom, and 'ohana (family). Cooperation, communication, and collegiality are the foundation of our community. We fulfill the responsibilities of our educational mission through mutual trust and respect, innovation and involvement, expertise, and intellectual fellowship. We offer all members of our community the opportunity to excel, including resources and rewards commensurate with individual contributions and potential. As a team, we are committed to serving our local and global communities and embrace our values of aloha, pono, and kuleana. We seek talented and energetic people who thrive on challenge and innovation in supporting the mission and values of our university. HPU offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. Why consider a career with HPU? Here are some of the benefits of employment . . . Health and Wellness Comprehensive health insurance, life and disability insurance, employee assistance program and wellness program. Holidays and Leave A generous holiday schedule that recognizes 15 plus the workdays between Christmas and New Year's. Eligible employees also receive vacation, sick and other types of paid leave. Tuition Waiver Full time employees and spouse/dependent children pursuing a higher education degree at HPU may apply for a tuition waiver. Retirement Plan Eligible employees can start saving for the future and enroll in the Hawai'i Pacific University 403(b) retirement plan upon hire. Discounts Discounts for products and services including Hawaiian Airlines, rental car, hotels, theme parks, attractions, and more. 01 Are you proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and comfort with tools such as Smartsheets? <ul><li>Yes</li><li>No</li></ul> 02 Do you have experience with CRM or donor database systems; experience with Raiser's Edge and Constant Contact preferred ? <ul><li>Yes</li><li>No</li></ul> 03 Do you possess strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to craft compelling donor-facing content? <ul><li>Yes</li><li>No</li></ul> 04 Do yo have experience planning and executing multi-channel direct marketing campaigns (email, direct mail, digital) ? <ul><li>Yes</li><li>No</li></ul> 05 Do you have a minimum of two years experience in annual giving fundraising, alumni relations, nonprofit communications, or a closely related field? <ul><li>Yes</li><li>No</li></ul> 06 Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field? <ul><li>Yes</li><li>No</li></ul> Required Question

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