West Virginia Wesleyan College · 18 hours ago
Coordinator of philanthropic events and research
Buckhannon, WV
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expWest Virginia Wesleyan College is seeking a Coordinator of Philanthropic Events & Research to enhance engagement through programming and targeted communications. This role involves managing the Alumni Center, planning events, conducting prospect research, and supporting alumni relations.
Higher Education
Hiring Manager
Liz Short
Responsibilities
Manage the Erickson Alumni Center, ensuring a comfortable, clean, and safe environment
Assist in the planning and execution alumni and community-specific events, fundraising gatherings, and special college functions (on and off campus)
Collaborate with the AVP on Commencement and Homecoming, serving as the primary registration point of contact
Coordinate Class Reunion programs and Class Chairs; serve as a dedicated resource for the Emeritus Club
Conduct in-depth research to identify and qualify potential donors
Prepare detailed event and meeting briefings for the President, Vice President, and Advancement staff
Identify alumni for special projects based on their interests and maintain personal communication to foster advocacy for the College
Provide administrative and research assistance to AVPs, Directors, and the VP for Advancement as needed
Manage alumni-facing social media accounts, ensuring a consistent brand voice and engaging content
Prepare class notes and obituary information for the Sundial alumni magazine
Coordinate the WVWC license plate program and “first arrival” gifts for alumni families
Support new strategic planning initiatives for alumni programming
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree preferred; two to three years of related experience in events, research, and/or advancement
Strong working knowledge of LinkedIn, personal computers, and software applications, especially MS Excel and Word
Practical experience with database functions and maintaining data integrity
Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Proven ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive proprietary information with high integrity
Ability to meet firm deadlines, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and work both independently and as part of a team
Company
West Virginia Wesleyan College
West Virginia Wesleyan College is a school in Buckhannon.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Dennis McMaster
Vice President for Finance and Operations and Chief Financial Officer (Treasurer)
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