Assistant Director of Young Alumni Giving

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• Develop and execute customized tactical strategies to increase young alumni giving, including integrated solicitation plans, stewardship initiatives, and supporting collateral. Benchmark against peer institutions and cultivate external relationships to inform and advance best practices.
• Provide strategic guidance on solicitations and communications within Annual Giving Programs that engage young alumni, including initiatives for schools and units, the George Eastman Circle, Rochester Loyal, and Reunion.
• Leverage peer-to-peer relationships among young alumni, specifically those celebrating a milestone Reunion, to drive fundraising goals. Recruit and manage volunteers dedicated to philanthropy for the 5th,10th, and 15th Reunion cohorts. Attend associated Reunion committee meetings and events, including Meliora Weekend celebrations.
• Work directly with the Associate Director of Student Giving to create a seamless experience for students transitioning from senior year to new alumni, including participation in senior events and programs, to promote donor retention and acquisition.
• Analyze fundraising performance to inform strategy and decision‑making. Monitor and evaluate campaign results, participation metrics, and volunteer activity; prepare reports and insights to assess effectiveness, identify trends, and recommend improvements to young alumni giving strategies.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience required
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Marketing and/or fundraising experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, analytical, and writing skills, with the ability to navigate and work effectively within a complex organization preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work with data and reporting tools to assess campaign performance and support data-informed decision-making preferred.
• Ability to collaborate effectively as a member of a team to achieve shared objectives preferred.
• Self‑starter who remains current on evolving technologies and best practices preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment preferred.
• Proven relationship‑building skills, with the ability to work effectively with alumni, donors, volunteers, Advancement colleagues, and campus partners preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and the ability to learn and adapt quickly to new tools and systems preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive, missiondriven workplace; preferred.
• Occasional evening and weekend work is required.

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