NEUMANN UNIVERSITY

Catholic Education in the Franciscan Tradition

Duties & Responsibilities:

Responsible for cultivating and stewarding alumni, parents, and friends of Neumann University with a focus on the School of Business.
Serve as the primary advancement liaison to the school and lead efforts in major and planned giving, corporate partnerships, alumni and parent engagement, and affinity-based community building.
Serve as the advancement liaison to the School of Business, collaborating with the Dean, faculty, and staff to build a strong culture of engagement and philanthropy.
Manage a portfolio of approximately 100-125 major and leadership gift prospects, developing and implementing strategies, to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward gifts of $10,000 or more.
Lead school-specific alumni and parent engagement programming, communications, and events that align with University Advancement’s strategic priorities.
Foster meaningful engagement among alumni, parents, and friends through affinity-based groups, Knight to Knight programs, advisory councils, and volunteer opportunities that reflect the academic and professional interests of the school’s graduates.
Plan and execute strategic communications in collaboration with Advancement Communications to strengthen relationships and drive engagement.
Participate in Advancement’s prospect management system and contribute to the planning and execution of capital campaigns and special projects.
Collaborate on recognition and stewardship efforts for donors, including events, naming opportunities, and impact reporting.
Evaluate engagement and fundraising progress monthly by creating a monthly report of activities for review by the VP and the Dean.
Provide leadership for school-specific engagement metrics, tracking involvement and philanthropic outcomes using CRM tools.
Assist in identifying and cultivating potential planned giving donors and educate constituents on blended giving opportunities.
Partner with Advancement Services to maintain accurate records and support donor integrity practices.
Represent the University at on- and off-campus events as needed.
This role is strategic and donor-facing, requiring 8-10 personal visits per month and direct collaboration with school leadership, faculty, and advancement colleagues.
Occasional evening and weekend events and travel as needed.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
5-7 years of experience in institutional advancement, development, alumni relations, or related field.
Proven ability to cultivate and solicit major gifts and lead engagement initiatives.
Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external stakeholders.
Candidates must possess an appreciation for and congruence with the Franciscan mission, vision, and values of the University.

Benefits Include:

Health Insurance (Medical/Vision/Dental) Options
403(b) Retirement Plans with Potential Employer Contribution
Vacation/Sick/Personal Time
14 University Holidays
Life, Short-Term Disability, & Long-Term Disability Insurances
Potential Tuition Benefits

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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