Director of Alumni & Annual Giving
Reading, PA Campus, 1621 N 13th St, Reading, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Req #964
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Albright College is seeking a Director of Alumni & Annual Giving to oversee the develop and implement strategic relationship building, volunteer opportunities, programming, events, and fundraising to foster Albright College pride and engagement for the College's 22,000+ alumni. The director provides leadership and works collaboratively with the Alumni Association. The successful candidate must be proactive and entrepreneurial, with strong organizational skills, demonstrated ability in working with volunteers, and experience managing successful programs.
Responsibilities:
- Drive membership growth and retention in the President Council Society, the leadership annual giving society of the College.
- Manage the strategy with the College’s annual giving program including mailings, phoning, email, texting and day of giving initiatives to drive increased alumni donors to the College.
- Provide leadership for the Alumni Association Board of Directors, whose mission is to provide unique experiences and benefits for the alumni population while enhancing the link between Alma Mater and the individual. Create opportunities to celebrate and engage around affinity connections to the College, such as the arts, Greek life, athletics, majors, clubs, and careers.
- Oversee support and guidance of the Lions Diplomats in their volunteer activities and in support of alumni events throughout the year.
- Collaborate with the Career Development Center and Center for Student Involvement and Athletics to connect and build relationships between alumni and students in meaningful ways. Collaborate with Enrollment Management to engage alumni in connecting potential students with the college and encouraging application.
- Manage a Director of Alumni Events & Communication staff person.
- Fluency in Spanish, preferred.
About Albright College
Founded in 1856, Albright College is the oldest institution of higher learning in Berks County and one of the most economically and culturally diverse colleges in the country. Nationally ranked as a top performer for social mobility, Albright is home to about 1,600 residential undergraduate students from across the nation and around the globe, working together to cultivate integrity, curiosity, connection and resilience. Albright students are encouraged to cross or combine majors to create individualized academic programs, without taking longer to graduate. The college’s flexible curriculum, close faculty mentorship and numerous experiential learning options are all designed to help students exceed their own expectations.
At Albright, we believe our differences make us stronger and empower us to better understand and respect one another in a just and fair manner. With this in mind, the college recruits, houses, educates, employs, supports and generally celebrates people of all statuses, identities and backUgrounds, including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religious or spiritual identity, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, marital and parental status, veteran status, political affiliation and physical and mental ability. Albright College is an EEO employer, committed to inclusivity. In alignment with this commitment, we actively encourage diversity in all dimensions among applicants for this position. Read the college’s Inclusivity and Equity Statement online and learn more our demonstrated commitment to building an inclusive and equitable academic community.
Founded in 1856, Albright College is the oldest institution of higher learning in Berks County and one of the most economically and culturally diverse colleges in the country. Nationally ranked as a top performer for social mobility, Albright is home to about 1,600 residential undergraduate students from across the nation and around the globe, working together to cultivate integrity, curiosity, connection and resilience. Albright students are encouraged to cross or combine majors to create individualized academic programs, without taking longer to graduate. The college’s flexible curriculum, close faculty mentorship and numerous experiential learning options are all designed to help students exceed their own expectations.
At Albright, we believe our differences make us stronger and empower us to better understand and respect one another in a just and fair manner. With this in mind, the college recruits, houses, educates, employs, supports and generally celebrates people of all statuses, identities and backUgrounds, including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religious or spiritual identity, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, marital and parental status, veteran status, political affiliation and physical and mental ability. Albright College is an EEO employer, committed to inclusivity. In alignment with this commitment, we actively encourage diversity in all dimensions among applicants for this position. Read the college’s Inclusivity and Equity Statement online and learn more our demonstrated commitment to building an inclusive and equitable academic community.
About Reading, Pa.
Ranked a “Best Place to Live” and “Best Place to Retire” by U.S. News & World Report, Reading is a medium-sized city in Berks County, Pennsylvania. Albright College’s 118 acre campus is located in the city’s historic northeast College Heights neighborhood. Catch a concert in Reading’s 9,000 seat Santander Arena or get up close and personal in the historical Santander Performing Arts Center (built in the 1870s — only 20 years after Albright was born!) Start a new art project with materials like hot glass, paint, wood and more at the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, enjoy seasonal festivals or take a walk through West Reading’s artisan shops, restaurants and boutiques. See Pennsylvania’s spectacular autumn display from the top of Reading’s Pagoda, a kayak on Blue Marsh Lake, or from a scenic steam train ride. Or leave civilization behind with more than 125 miles of certified biking and hiking trails. The city of Reading is also home to the Philadelphia Flyer’s ECHL ice hockey team and the Philadelphia Phillies’ AA baseball team.
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- Reading, PA Campus, 1621 N 13th St, Reading, Pennsylvania, United States of America