Description

Tufts University Advancement is looking for an Assistant Director of Young Alumni Giving as part of the Tufts Annual Giving Team. The Tufts Annual Giving Team is responsible for the strategy, design, and implementation of a comprehensive annual fundraising program, with an emphasis on leadership annual giving, class-based reunion fundraising, and volunteer-driven fundraising. Working with our most recent graduates, including three robust reunion committees, this position will have the opportunity to lead giving initiatives and young alumni participation through volunteer engagement, exciting giving challenges and unique events. See how a viral marketing campaign had a tremendous impact on young alumni giving: go.tufts.edu/MTTT2019 You will help create the next campaign!

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3-5 yrs of professional experience in volunteer management, fundraising/development, alumni relations or related field.
• BA/BS.
• Valid US Driver’s License.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software applications, including Word and Excel. Some complex database experience (Access, Advance, Millenium, Raiser’s Edge, etc.).
• Strong Interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must be responsive and service oriented to internal (Faculty, Administrators, Staff, etc.) as well as external constituents (alumni, donors, etc.).
• Experience in annual giving.
• Familiarity with Access and Advance (or comparable donor and information management system) is desirable.
• An aptitude for and commitment to learning new systems and applications.
• Must be proactive, self-motivated, articulate, personable, well-organized, service-oriented, and able to drive multiple projects concurrently.
• A solid understanding of social media engagement strategies.

Special Work Schedule Requirements: Periodic night and weekend work required in addition to domestic travel.

An employee in this position must complete all appropriate background checks at the time of hire, promotion, or transfer.

Tufts University is an AA/EO employer and actively seeks candidates from diverse backgrounds. Please see the Tufts University non-discrimination statement.