Director of Donor & Alumni Engagement

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is a dynamic learning community grounded in academic excellence and focused on student success, diversity, inclusion and community engagement.
One of 13 four-year institutions within the University of Wisconsin System, Parkside provides an educational value to our students that's unparalleled.
An affordable, high-quality education is an investment in ones future, and we believe the cost of an education should not prevent any student from achieving their educational and professional goals.
The university is the proud recipient of the 2022 AASCU Excellence & Innovation Award for Student Success and College Completion from the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), a testament to years of strategic efforts.
UW-Parkside is a great place to start or enhance your career.
The campus is nestled in 700 acres of woodland and prairie and two miles west of Lake Michigan in Kenosha, WI.
At UW-Parkside we offer an engaging and supportive work environment and the opportunity to make a difference for students on a daily basis.
Parkside is a community that's easy to call home.
Find out why.
Position Title: Advancement Director (Director of Donor & Alumni Engagement) Employment Type: Full time, Limited, Salaried Reports To: The Director of Donor & Alumni Engagement will report to the Director of Development (University Advancement) Full Time Pay Range: $60,000-70,000 annualized, commensurate with experience The Director of Donor & Alumni Engagement is a key leader in UW-Parksides efforts as we raise funds and build community with a broad network of donors and alumni, in support of student success.
The Director of Donor & Alumni Engagement sets the strategy and provides direction for the university's annual fundraising activities, including the highly successful annual day of giving (Parkside Day).
This role also guides donor recognition and alumni engagement tactics, and manages a team of 2-3 full time employees.
The Director of Donor & Alumni Engagement partners with units across campus, works closely with university leadership, and is a leader in the University Advancement team.
University Advancement leads UW-Parkside's development, alumni relations, communications, and marketing efforts.
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree At least 3 years of experience fundraising in a higher education or nonprofit organization setting The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success leading and achieving goals for an annual fundraising program.
They will have previous supervisory experience and an affinity for UW-Parkside's educational mission.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Annual Fundraising & Donor Stewardship Lead the strategy and execution of broad-based fundraising activities: direct mail, digital appeals, and events, including the university's annual Parkside Day day of giving Manage a portfolio of approximately 50 leadership annual giving prospects to secure their support annually Partner with campus units to execute targeted fundraising activities by sharing strategic guidance, best practices, and support Direct stewardship activities (communications, events, and more) to recognize and thank donors, including scholarship donor recognition, Chancellor Society annual giving circle, Wyllie Society planned giving circle, alumni donors, and more Use the Raiser's Edge database proficiently to record donor information, monitor gift data, analyze fundraising performance, and set goals for annual fundraising and donor stewardship areas Alumni Engagement Direct the university's alumni engagement strategy with the goals of creating alumni goodwill, raising the profile of the university among alumni and in the wider community, and increasing financial support.
Lead the execution of alumni engagement activities: communications, events, and individual alumni engagement, including the university's Distinguished Alumni Awards program Partner with campus units on projects related to alumni engagement Management Supervise a team of 2-3 full-time employees, multiple student employees, and volunteers (as needed) Manage vendor relationships and tools used for annual fundraising Work with Vice Chancellor for Advancement and Director of Development to engage volunteer leadership groups (UW-Parkside Foundation, UW-Parkside Alumni Association, etc.
) in fundraising and alumni engagement Participate in university events and meetings for fundraising and donor/alumni engagement, both during working hours and occasionally on evenings and weekends Other duties as assigned SPECIAL NOTES: SALARY AND BENEFITS Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The University of Wisconsin System provides a liberal benefits package, including participation in a state pension plan.
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It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
(see TC1 - App.
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Note: Criminal Background Check - The Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background check information, policies or practices that have a disparate impact and is not job-related and consistent with business necessity in hiring decisions.
All information used to screen or hire job applicants should relate to the duties of the job.
UW-Parkside is an AA/EEO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities.
If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 262-595-2204.
Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual's disability.
In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of Wisconsin Parkside Crime Statistics Report is available at https://www.
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Call the UW-Parkside Campus Police Office at (262) 595-2455 for a paper copy of the annual report.
THE UNIVERSITY UW-Parkside is a regional comprehensive university that is committed to accessibility, academic excellence, student success, diversity, and community engagement.
This beautiful campus is on 700 acres of woodland & prairie in the heart of the Milwaukee/Chicago corridor, between Racine and Kenosha and near Lake Michigan.
The university enrolls approximately 5,000 students, many of whom are first- generation and nontraditional students.
UW-Parkside benefits from the diversity of the communities it services in Kenosha, Racine, and Walworth Counties.
Kenosha and Racine are small cities that offer tranquility and convenience.
The myriad attractions of Milwaukee and Chicago are easily accessible, as is the solitude of the country.
UW-Parkside is strongly committed to creating and maintaining a multicultural, pluralistic campus environment.
The tri-county region that comprises the University's primary service area is home to an impressive array of businesses.
There are more than 10,000 small businesses in the region, as well as a large number of globally-recognized employers.
The college, through its active, engaged Advisory Board, enjoys a close relationship with many of these businesses.
For further information regarding the University and community, please see our website at www.
uwp.
edu.
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It is the policy of UW Parkside to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities.
If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below.
Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual's disability.
If you have application questions call or email: Human Resources 262-595-2204 hr@uwp.
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