Assistant Director of Annual Giving & Alumni Engagement

$60,000 - $70,000/Yr

California State University - Hayward, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Hayward, CA

Educational Services

About the position

The Assistant Director of Annual Giving & Alumni Engagement at California State University, East Bay plays a crucial role in enhancing alumni engagement and fundraising initiatives that align with the strategic goals of the department and University Advancement. This position involves developing and managing programs and events, improving existing initiatives, and engaging various stakeholders to support the University's mission. The Assistant Director will also work closely with the Alumni Association and Board, focusing on donor stewardship and outreach efforts.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and assess programs and events that promote engagement and philanthropy in collaboration with the Director.
• Plan and execute annual giving campaigns, including Giving Tuesday and Senior Class Gift.
• Recruit, train, and manage annual giving volunteers.
• Plan events that increase giving and engagement among alumni and students.
• Personally solicit alumni for annual fund gifts.
• Coordinate the day-to-day management of alumni events, services, and benefits.
• Research emerging opportunities and expand services and benefits for alumni.
• Track usage, attendance, and satisfaction data related to alumni programs and activities.
• Provide necessary documentation and follow-up to donors, volunteers, and internal partners, inputting all volunteer and alumni activity into CRM.
• Coordinate volunteer strategies with other development staff.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree or a combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
• Two-plus (2+) years of events management experience.
• One (1) year of progressively responsible management experience, including supervising professional staff.
• Competence in computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of social media platforms and tools.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to inspire enthusiasm and motivate students, alumni, volunteers, and others.
• Excellent critical thinking, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Project management experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience managing volunteers.
• Fundraising experience.
• Knowledge of email marketing and social media trends.
• Active social media user preferred.

Benefits

• Employer paid life insurance ($100,000).
• Health, dental, and vision insurance with the monthly premium largely paid by the CSU.
• Dependent and health care reimbursement accounts.
• Tuition fee waiver.
• 401k, 457, and 403(b) plans.
• CalPERS retirement plan with continued medical and dental insurance in qualified retirement.
• 14 paid holidays and one personal holiday.
• 24 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave per year.