Associate Director, Annual Giving & Alumni Engagement

La Salle University • Full-time • Philadelphia, PA, US • 10m ago

Department: 423000 - Alumni

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Annual Giving & Alumni Engagement, the Associate Director serves as a key partner in implementing a comprehensive annual giving program and supporting innovative programs that advance a culture of philanthropy with La Salle's more than 60,000 alumni around the world. The Associate Director will work closely with the Advancement team to facilitate volunteer opportunities and programs designed to build connections between students and alumni that will strengthen lifelong engagement and encourage a mutually beneficial and shared investment in the university. This position will work internally with students, faculty and staff, members of the Career Development team and all members of University Advancement, and externally with alumni and donors.

Essential Duties

Assists in key Annual Giving projects, including the solicitation of alumni and parents, writing and coordinating direct mail and email campaigns, the annual La Salle Day of Giving, social media marketing efforts and stewardship materials.
Supports the execution of engagement efforts with alumni, including Homecoming Weekend, basketball games, the annual Charter Dinner, alumni award programs, and other on and off-campus opportunities.
Creates and distributes the alumni E-Newsletter to inform alumni about opportunities to deepen their connection to La Salle.
Works closely with colleagues in Advancement Operations to improve database capabilities in terms of tracking, list pulling and reporting.
Collaborates on projects with the Alumni Association Board of Directors.
Partners with colleagues in Marketing and Communications to develop brand-aligned messaging.
Collaborates with University partners to produce La Salle Magazine.
Serves as a point of contact for external stakeholders related to giving opportunities at La Salle University.
Implements, manages, and monitors Student Phonathons at various points throughout the year and ensures the program meets its annual giving goals.
Advises the University Advancement Ambassador Program with leadership from the Director of Annual Giving & Alumni Engagement.

Secondary Responsibilities

Performs other related duties as assigned.

# of Direct Reports: 0

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree; equivalent work experience will be considered.
1-2 years of alumni engagement, fundraising, or applicable relationship/customer service experience.
Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with internal campus partners and external with donors and affinity group members.
Excellent customer service mindset.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Capable of managing multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
Understanding of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of La Salle University.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of Salesforce or other customer relations management databases.
Background with stewardship tools like ThankView.
La Salle University alumna or alumnus

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours

Able to travel and work evenings and weekends occasionally.

Special Instructions to Applicant

La Salle University is committed to fostering a welcoming and respectful environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek candidates who will contribute to a positive, equitable, and supportive working and learning environment. We encourage individuals to apply who bring diverse perspectives and experiences, and who are dedicated to helping create an inclusive community for all.

La Salle University offers its eligible employees comprehensive medical and dental plans, employer paid life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, generous paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays), and tuition benefits such as no cost undergraduate and graduate degree programs for its employees (with no wait period) and no cost undergraduate degree programs for its employees' dependents (after completing the required years of service).

Application Open Date: 04/16/2025

Application Close Date: 05/31/2025