Remote Alumni Communications Consultant

Summary

Join our team as an Alumni Communications Consultant and drive impactful direct-mail campaigns, annual initiatives, and alumni relations programs. As a key player in fostering relationships with clients, you'll aid them in achieving their communication and fundraising milestones.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree or equivalent, with four years of fundraising experience in a non-profit setting
• Self-motivated with critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills
• Proven track record of successfully leading multiple projects concurrently with meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Confidence in directing clients through various channels, including email, phone, and video conferencing
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Background in business, marketing, communications, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their short-term and long-range goals
• Collaborate with clients to strategize schedules, content, and messaging for engaging alumni communications
• Prompt undergraduate and alumni volunteers for contributions to newsletters
• Proofread mailings in collaboration with clients
• Offer guidance to clients on fundraising and communication best practices
• Address client concerns and inquiries promptly via email and conference calls
• Efficiently collect and organize content for newsletters
• Coordinate the production of client publication materials, including newsletters, solicitations, invitations, and more
• Oversee the progress of client publications and perform internal reviews
• Supervise the distribution of clients' mailings through external vendors
• Research, solicit, and update clients' member information to maintain database integrity
• Track and analyze donor gifts, solicitation results, and other relevant data
• Generate insightful fundraising reports to illustrate solicitation results
• Keep internal reporting updated with fundraising outcomes
• Engage in weekly meetings with supervisors to review mailings and team tasks
• Contribute to department projects as needed
• Maintain positive and friendly interactions with clients and co-workers

Benefits

$1,000 employee referral bonus