Full-time Staff: Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving Coordinator

The Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving Coordinator for the Lakeland Foundation has a leadership role in fostering relationships with alumni, donors, and community partners. This position is responsible for overseeing alumni engagement initiatives, managing annual giving campaigns, coordinating donor stewardship efforts, and executing events to strengthen alumni and donor involvement. The position works collaboratively with the advancement team to enhance philanthropic support for the college.

RESPONSIBILITIES (Non-inclusive):

Alumni Engagement: 

• Develop and implement strategic initiatives to increase alumni involvement and support. 

• Lead alumni networking events, mentorship programs, and volunteer engagement opportunities. 

• Oversee the creation and distribution of alumni newsletters, social media content, and targeted communications. 

• Cultivate relationships with alumni to encourage philanthropy and participation in college initiatives. 

Annual Giving: 

• Plan and execute annual giving campaigns, including direct mail, online giving, and other fundraising initiatives. 

• Develop and implement strategies to increase donor participation, improve retention, and re-engage lapsed donors. 

• Analyze giving trends and prepare reports to assess the effectiveness of campaigns. 

• Work with marketing and communications teams to develop compelling fundraising messages. 

• Identify and implement new opportunities for donor acquisition and engagement. 

Donor Stewardship & Relations: 

• Implement and oversee donor recognition and stewardship programs. 

• Coordinate donor appreciation activities, including thank-you letters, impact reports, and recognition events. 

• Support major and planned giving efforts by cultivating relationships with prospective donors.

Event Coordination:

• Lead the planning and execution of alumni engagement and fundraising events, ensuring alignment with institutional goals. 

• Develop and manage event budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and adherence to financial guidelines. 

• Coordinate all event logistics, including invitations, registration, venue arrangements, vendor coordination, and post-event follow-up. 

• Collaborate with volunteers, committee members, and college staff to enhance event impact and overall success. 

Marketing & Communications: 

• Develop and oversee fundraising appeals, newsletters, and website content. 

• Manage social media content and digital outreach strategies related to donor and alumni engagement. 

• Collaborate with the college’s marketing team to align messaging and branding efforts. 

• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A. Education and Experience/Training Required/Preferred 

• Associate’s degree in a business-related field and experience working in a development office required. Bachelor’s degree preferred. 

B.  Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Skills in oral and written communications; correct English usage, proper document formats for written documents, social media and website content.  
• Abilities to work independently; apply sound judgment in decisions; facilitate resolution of problems and handle issues within the authority boundaries of the position; apply appropriate policies and procedures; maintain office decorum and confidentiality; maintain effective interpersonal working relationships. 
• Strong interpersonal skills for building relationships with donors, prospects, trustees, alumni, as well as college staff, faculty, and administration. Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as to work independently. 
• Ability to exercise good judgment when dealing with confidential and sensitive material. 
• Skills in generation and analysis of technical and financial information and reports. 
• Ability to create, plan, and implement a wide variety of fundraising and relationship-building events. 

C. Physical Activity Level

• Light – Sit sometimes, walk and stand sometimes, lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• This is a 12-month full-time position. The hourly salary is at grade 7A of the staff salary schedule. 
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plus paid time away (sick, personal, vacation, and holiday). See Benefits for Full-time Staff.
• Please note: The final offer for the successful candidate is targeted to fall within this range but will be based upon an assessment of internal equity, the unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications in relation to the minimum and/or preferred job requirement(s). 

APPLICATION PROCESS: Apply for this position through the college’s Human Resources website. Please be prepared to do the following:

• Answer all questions in the college’s employment application (*please read the note below)
• Attach a current resume and a cover letter summarizing your interest and qualifications for this position.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, application review will begin immediately. 

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Lakeland Community College is an equal access and equal opportunity employer. We have a strong commitment to the principle of diversity and, in that spirit, seek a broad spectrum of candidates including women, minorities, people with disabilities and people over 40. Under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. If your disability requires special accommodations to participate in the application/interview process, contact the Human Resources Office at 440-525-7575.