Alumni Communications Consultant

Summary

Join our team as an Alumni Communications Consultant and embark on a dynamic journey, driving impactful direct-mail campaigns, annual initiatives, and alumni relations programs. You will play a pivotal role in fostering relationships with clients, aiding them in achieving their communication and fundraising milestones. This role is open to candidates located anywhere in the U.S., with one week of in-person onboarding and training in Lawrence, KS (travel expenses covered). As a consultant, you will cultivate client relationships, strategize communication plans, manage projects, maintain databases, and generate fundraising reports. The position requires a BA/BS degree or equivalent experience, strong communication and project management skills, and proficiency in Microsoft 365. Togetherwork offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree or equivalent OR 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

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with collegiate fraternities or sororities is beneficial but not mandatory

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• 100% Employer paid short/long term disability
• Basic Life
• 401(k) option with 100% company match up to 4%
• Non-Exempt employees have a generous accrual policy
• 10 sick days annually
• 10 company paid holidays
• 6 weeks paid parental leave