University of Maryland - Division of University Relations · 5 days ago
Program Manager of Alumni Relations and Development, College of Journalism
College Park, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$72K/yr - $85K/yr
5+ years expThe University of Maryland - Division of University Relations is seeking a highly organized Program Manager of Alumni Relations and Development for the Philip Merrill College of Journalism. This role involves fostering connections with alumni and supporting the College's development strategy, including managing events, volunteer activities, and donor relations.
Fundraising
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Jerrika Jones
Responsibilities
Collaborate in the implementation of a comprehensive alumni engagement program that includes events, programs, email communications and volunteer management
Work with the college's careers/internships office to engage alumni in networking and mentoring opportunities with students
Help to implement and coordinate activities designed to increase alumni involvement and engagement with the college and provide support for the Journalism Alumni Network board
Implement a comprehensive donor relations and stewardship program that strategically engages prospects, donors and key stakeholders for the purpose of fundraising
Direct the administrative functions for the Chief Development Officer and, at times, the Dean, including preparing meeting and event briefings, finalizing travel itineraries, overseeing the unit's budget, and tracking travel expenses and reimbursements
Ensure consistent stewardship and donor relations practices, including making sure that scholarship funds are awarded and recipients are chosen annually
Manage and execute special events that will help support fundraising activities and prepare stewardship communications for donors, including acknowledgement letters, emails and videos
Maintain College of Journalism data in the Advance database
Manage a small portfolio of annual gift level prospects and donors (25-35) and engage in identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding these donors
Work with the Chief Development Officer to manage the College's participation in Giving Day and Giving Tuesday
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Five (5) years of professional scholarship activities, gift administration, stewardship, or donor relations experience
Knowledge of donor & alumni related policies and procedures, and federal, state, and other applicable related laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances
Skill in oral and written communication
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products
Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws
Candidates must be able to provide proof of ongoing eligibility to work in the USA
Preferred
Experience in planning and executing alumni programming and donor events
Experience with email and contact management systems, such as Emma, Advance or Blackbaud
Company
University of Maryland - Division of University Relations
The mission of the Division of University Relations is we advance the University of Maryland’s mission by activating Terp pride and philanthropy.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Chris Dax
Chief Development Officer (CDO)
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