Reunion Giving Officer

Posted:
10/13/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Providence, Rhode Island, United States ⋅ Rhode Island, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support ⋅ Sales & Account Management

Job Description:

The Reunion Giving Officer will develop, plan, and implement fundraising campaigns and related events for assigned undergraduate alumni classes celebrating quinquennial Reunions. The Reunion Giving Officer will set fundraising goals, recruit and develop volunteers, identify high potential donors, help solicit major gifts, solicit gifts for the recognition society of Carrie Tower, and engage alumni in fundraising for the Brown Annual Fund. The incumbent will also serve as the secondary supervisor of an associate, providing guidance and feedback and supporting professional development.

Brown University is committed to advancing diversity, inclusion, and equity and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Qualifications

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Minimum four years related experience in a related field such as development, higher education, nonprofits, fundraising, marketing, sales, volunteer management, customer relations, etc.

Required Qualifications

  • Ability to identify/solicit/cultivate/steward volunteers, donors, and/or prospects with the potential to give $10,000+.

  • Must be able to work occasional nights and weekends.

  • Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills; must be able to communicate with a varied University constituency.

  • Proficiency with database, spreadsheet, and word processing applications (Microsoft Word, and Excel preferred), along with demonstrated comfort in dealing with calendar programs and the Internet.

  • Proficiency with social media and emerging technologies.

Job Competencies

  • Demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), including experience/ability to identify and emphasize diverse perspectives in programming, communications, and strategy.

  • Strong interpersonal, communications, management, and motivational skills; must be a “self-starter”, with the ability to work independently and also as a member of a collaborative team.

  • Ability to be sensitive and diplomatic when working with a vast number of volunteers and donors.

  • Comfort in dealing with a wide range of University constituencies.

  • Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with accuracy; Accuracy and attention to detail is essential.

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume with their application. All offers of employment are contingent upon a completed criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.

Recruiting Start Date:

2024-10-07

Job Posting Title:

Reunion Giving Officer

Department:

Advancement

Grade:

Grade 10

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Position Work Location:

Hybrid Eligible

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

Still Have Questions?

If you have any questions you may contact [email protected].

EEO Statement:

Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.

As an EEO/AA employer, Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, and caste, which is protected by our University policies.