Alumni Engagement Officer

6 days ago

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada University of Waterloo Full time
Job Summary

The University of Waterloo is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Alumni Engagement Officer to join our team. As a key member of our Advancement department, you will be responsible for identifying, cultivating, and stewarding alumni and donors to further the university's mission.

Key Responsibilities
  • Fundraising: Develop and implement strategies to secure gifts from current donors, alumni, faculty, staff, retirees, and friends.
  • Alumni Engagement: Formulate and recommend qualification, cultivation, engagement, and stewardship strategies to secure enhanced engagement from current donors, alumni, faculty, staff, retirees, and friends.
  • Program Administration: Develop and maintain a good working knowledge of the University of Waterloo's activities, priorities, and engagement opportunities.
  • Collaboration, Communication, and Cross-Program Coordination: Collaborate with alumni and development professionals within Advancement to encourage volunteer-led programs, activities, and events that include key alumni, donors, and friends.
Qualifications
  • University degree or equivalent education and experience required.
  • Two+ years of proven alumni engagement, fundraising, and/or developing meaningful partnerships with proven results, high volume prospect activity, and best-in-class interpersonal relationships.
  • Understanding of the university and advancement environments.
  • Proven experience in project management with a demonstrated ability to manage simultaneous projects under tight deadlines preferred.
  • Proven experience working within a campus environment and specifically with university alumni.
  • Proven experience working in a complex fast-paced environment preferably in the post-secondary sector.
  • Writing and/or editing experience an asset.
  • Knowledge of alumni relations programs, volunteer management cycle, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Understanding and appreciation of the key role of a university education, and the crucial importance of attracting and retaining the very best talent available (students, faculty, staff).
  • Some knowledge of giving vehicles and non-complex gifts.
  • Great analytical and organizational skills.
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively and communicate with internal departments and external stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated expertise using persuasion and negotiation skills to build support and cooperation involving individuals as well as groups, often with different perspectives and concerns.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, oral, and writing skills, showing confidence communicating with individuals from different cultures, including experience with promotional materials, reports, and proposals.
  • Proficient in utilizing internet and CRM research tools for prospect identification and management.
  • Political acumen and problem-solving skills are required.
  • Capable of professionally representing the University at alumni events.
  • Professionally skilled in relationship qualification, cultivation, and stewardship that also involves external visits.
  • Demonstrated ability to take initiative, and work independently and effectively as part of a team with a broad mandate in a fast-paced, highly computerized, and challenging environment.
  • Willingness to travel and work extended hours, as required.
  • Proficient in MS Office and Constituent Management Software (or similar).

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