Universities of Wisconsin · 9 hours ago
Alumni and Development Specialist
Madison, WI
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$62K/yr - $80K/yr
2+ years expThe Universities of Wisconsin is dedicated to advancing education and community engagement, and they are seeking an Alumni and Development Specialist to enhance alumni relations and philanthropy efforts. This role involves building donor relationships, planning impactful programs, and coordinating events to foster engagement among alumni and supporters.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Monitors, organizes, and updates donor records, and implements operating policies and procedures
Schedules logistics and secures resources for event and program activities, facilities, participants, and vendors adhering to established timelines and expectations
Assists with the development of strategic planning initiatives and objectives, program budgets, and monitors activity to ensure adherence to established guidelines
Collects, prepares, and analyzes donor information and event data and provides subsequent recommendations for improvement and enhancement
Serves as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders at meetings and activities to advocate for and promote the interests of the unit
Assists with the design, development, and delivery of marketing and communication materials and other event publications to promote development events and programs
Drive student engagement by planning events, coordinating volunteer opportunities, and supporting philanthropy programs that foster leadership and school connection
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 2 years of experience in fundraising, alumni relations, or a related field
Demonstrated experience building and managing a donor pipeline, including prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
Experience interacting directly with donors, including making or supporting gift asks
Proven ability to plan and execute events (in-person and/or virtual) that engage alumni, donors, or students
Preferred
Experience working with alumni donors or within a higher education
Experience planning student-facing or community-building programs that foster connection and engagement
Comfort using CRM or advancement databases (e.g., Salesforce, Raiser's Edge, or similar) to track donor activity and outcomes
Demonstrated success in closing gifts or moving prospects through the donor lifecycle
Familiarity with donor stewardship best practices and annual giving strategies
Experience coordinating volunteers or alumni leaders
Ability to analyze donor data and use insights to inform outreach and strategy
Experience with event budgeting, vendor coordination, and post-event evaluation
Comfort representing the organization in one-on-one meetings, small groups, and public settings
Benefits
Generous vacation
Holidays
Sick leave
Competitive insurances and savings accounts
Retirement benefits
Company
Universities of Wisconsin
13 universities. 1 mission. To make Wisconsin...Future Ready. For All.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7MKey Investors
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
2019-01-01Grant· $7M
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