Director, Alumni Relations and Annual Giving

ABOUT VOORHEES UNIVERSITY

Voorhees University is a private, diverse, historically black, coeducational, liberal arts, baccalaureate degree-granting institution affiliated with the Episcopal Church. Located in rural Denmark, South Carolina, the University serves traditional and nontraditional students primarily from South Carolina and the southeastern region of the United States. The University offers each student a comprehensive general education experience coupled with professional education in the values-centered liberal arts environment that supports educational opportunities designed to help prepare students to function in a diverse and increasingly technological society. Accordingly, the University seeks to produce highly qualified graduates who coalesce intellect and faith in pursuit of life-long learning, healthy living, the betterment of society, and an abiding faith in God.

PRESIDENTIAL CHARGE AND SCOPE OF APPOINTMENT

In accordance with the University’s mission, Dr. Ronnie Hopkins, 10th President of Voorhees University has issued the charge and call to action articulated through the University’s mantra: Begin. Believe. Become. that will advance Voorhees University to The Next Level of Excellence. In order to level up, in full transparency, the University has identified existing phenomena that challenge our Institution to seek investment from external stakeholders as well as increased cooperation and collaboration with business, community, and industry to provide learning opportunities, service prospects, and currency of curriculum to create a more forward-looking, future-oriented institution of higher education. Indeed, the strategic plan serves as the A.T.L.A.S. to the Next Level of Excellence to mitigate the aforementioned circumstances and reality for our HBCU and certainly truly embrace transformation to realize the Next Level of Excellence.

Position:  Director, Alumni Relations and Annual Giving
Division: University Advancement
Salary Range: $45,000 – $50,000
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Position Duration: Full-time/Grant Funded
Position Schedule: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (Extended hours and weekends may be required)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Directs and implements a comprehensive alumni relations program to build alumni participation and support through strong communications, personal interactions, and organization of reunions, chapters, and special events.
• Responsible for the management, coordination, and control of alumni relations activities.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of the Alumni/donor database.
• Assists in the organizing and/or reorganization alumni chapters.
• Provides leadership and direction to build a strong, regional based program and National Alumni Association.
• Assists in the organization and coordination of all alumni events, which include but not limited to: Hall of Fame gala, Homecoming, Commencement, Founder’s Day, and UNCF activities (i.e. Pre-Alumni council, National Alumni Council).
• Solicits, maintains, and tracks accurate and up-to-date alumni information.
• Plans, directs and executes programs (e.g., reunions, special events, the regional club network, student-alumni relations, career networking efforts) to help meet the alumni relations goals.
• Designs and implements the annual giving program from concept to completion.
• Plans, directs and executes the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of prospective donors to Voorhees University to include gifts and commitments up to the major gifts level.
• Assists other University Advancement and Development staff in the identification, solicitation, proposal preparation, and reporting requirements for corporate and foundation solicitations.
• Recruits and meets with annual giving volunteer committees.
• Conducts personal solicitations with annual fund donors and prospects.
• Manages phone-a-thon and social media driven fundraising.
• Creates and executes fundraising strategies for the annual fund campaign.
• Other duties as assigned by the Vice President for University Advancement and the Senior Director of Development.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Five years of progressive experience in fund raising, and familiarity with principles and practices of annual giving.
• Experience in educational advancement.
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills; demonstrated personal solicitation experience.

MINMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated knowledge of institutions of higher education, particularly of HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities).
• Demonstrated leadership skills and experience.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience with and involvement in the University’s role in the community.
• Previous fund-raising experience and/or sales and marketing skills.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of database research and maintenance.
• Ability to work with students, as well as volunteers of all ages.
• Must be able to travel and work evenings and weekends as warranted.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks, details and support staff.
• Effective time management skills and ability to work as part of a team.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Standard office environment

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree from a regional or national accredited college or university required.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Please submit an employment application, cover letter detailing your interest and qualifications for the position, resume, and relevant transcript to apply.