<p>Job Description:</p> <p>This position is eligible for up to one day remote work per week.</p> <p>BASIC FUNCTION:</p> <p>The Executive Director is responsible for providing leadership in developing and implementing a comprehensive alumni engagement and annual giving program strategy to enhance Salve Regina University's relationship with its 20,000+ alumni. Specifically responsible for building meaningful relationships with volunteers, donors, and key prospective donors, driving engagement and the acquisition of donors and dollars in support of annual participation goals, and engaging campus partners to inspire alumni philanthropic support of the university.</p> <p>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <ul> <li>Foster a collaborative and empowering work environment rooted in Salve Regina University's mercy values: demonstrate empathic leadership in the management of direct reports and through the positive engagement of Advancement team members and the broader Salve community. </li><li>Support the creation of a comprehensive plan to increase engagement with the university, to increase the number of donors to the annual fund, and to increase revenue generated from the annual fund. </li><li>Oversee and execute annual fundraising strategies for key constituents, including alumni, affinity groups, leadership donors, reunion attendees, young alumni, faculty/staff, friends, and parents. </li><li>Develop innovative approaches to increase alumni giving participation, utilizing volunteers, communication platforms, and recognition programs. </li><li>Regularly analyze the impact of annual giving activities and engagement activities on the success of donor acquisition, revenue generation, donor retention, and volunteer service to adjust strategies as needed. Mentor direct reports to support analysis and adjustments to the plan. </li><li>Manage a personal portfolio of individual prospective leadership annual fund donors and be responsible for achieving revenue and engagement targets for the portfolio as agreed upon annually with the VP for University Advancement. </li><li>Develop opportunities in partnership with the VP for Advancement for alumni to engage with Governance members and President Armstrong to support and advance initiatives of strategic importance to Salve. </li><li>Work with campus partners - including faculty and staff- to meaningfully engage alumni and families in support of advancing the university's mission and strategic priorities. </li><li>Provide Advancement leadership team and senior leaders at the university with clear and consistent communication on alumni engagement and annual giving activities and metrics. </li><li>Collaborate with the Director of Advancement Communications and Stewardship to develop and implement a robust plan that thanks, cultivates, and stewards volunteers and donors for their time, talent, and financial contributions to Salve. </li><li>Build Salve's brand by promoting alumni nominations for external awards. Solicit nominee suggestions from campus partners, write and submit nomination applications, and coordinate promotion of award recipients via Salve's various marketing mediums. </li><li>Oversee and influence large signature events, including reunion weekend, Fall Festival Weekend and a summer event. Support university events, including Commencement. </li><li>In coordination with the AVP Advancement Operations, manage the department budget to meet yearly goals, both revenue and expense. </li><li>Assume additional responsibilities as required. </li></ul> <p>OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <p>N/A</p> <p>LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:</p> <p>N/A</p> <p>ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:</p> <p>N/A</p> <p>Requirements:</p> <p>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <ul> <li>Minimum Level of Education Required: Bachelor's Degree. </li><li>At least 10+ years of experience in alumni relations, annual fund and/or career education experience. </li><li>Must be a team player who works well in a group setting and is a creative problem solver. </li><li>Must be a strategic thinker and have the ability to fully execute a plan. </li><li>Must have outstanding communication, supervisory, and interpersonal skills. </li><li>Must have proven volunteer management experience. </li><li>Must have strong attention to detail. </li><li>Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint). </li><li>Ability to create an environment where direct reports have the freedom and security to take initiative; deal with complexities with resilience, resourcefulness, and optimism; and appreciate open mindedness, creativity, and agility in thought and tactics. </li><li>Ability to embrace ideas and changes created by all community members. </li><li>Ability to work independently to solve problems; look for opportunities to take on responsibility; take thoughtful risks; and effectively act on new and ongoing initiatives, objectives, and solutions to gain sought-after results. </li><li>Ability to anticipate and effectively handle change; demonstrate willingness to try new skills and challenging tasks; and is flexible in changing conditions. </li><li>Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects. </li></ul> <p>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <ul> <li>Salve Regina University graduate. </li><li>Master's Degree. </li><li>Working knowledge of Blackbaud NXT. </li></ul> <p>WORKING CONDITIONS:</p> <ul> <li>Willingness to travel as a representative of the university. </li><li>Requires occasional nights and weekends. </li></ul> <p>Additional Information:</p> <p>Salve Regina University offers generous benefits to eligible employees including (waiting periods apply):</p> <p>health, dental and vision coverage available on the first of the month following date of hire</p> <p>403(b) retirement plan through TIAA with employee and employer contributions as well as access to advising services</p> <p>long-term disability coverage</p> <p>employer-paid life and AD&D insurance</p> <p>up to 100% free tuition at Salve for eligible employees and qualified dependents</p> <p>robust wellness program and free access to the on-campus Fitness Center</p> <p>Other available benefits include:</p> <p>supplemental life insurance for employees and dependents</p> <p>supplemental insurance coverage through Aflac</p> <p>Tuition Exchange scholarship program. Application available for qualified dependents of eligible employees working full-time</p> <p>discounted pet insurance through ASPCA</p> <p>student loan forgiveness assistance program (SAVI)</p> <p>employee Assistance Program through Coastline EAP</p> <p>flexible spending health and dependent care accounts</p> <p>health savings accounts</p> <p>529 collegebound saver program</p> <p>paid parental leave and adoption assistance</p> <p>For more detailed information on Salve's benefits, visit https://salve.edu/human-resources/benefits.</p> <p>Salve Regina University strives to cultivate belonging values through diversity, equity inclusion in order to foster a welcoming culture for our staff, faculty and students, as well as the wider community. Salve Regina University embraces all people with grace. No matter the path traveled to get here, the University acknowledges that many identities will intersect. Salve Regina belongs to all in its community.</p> <p>Application Instructions:</p> <p>Applicants must apply online for any open staff and faculty positions by providing a cover-letter and resume. Please provide three professional references (1 current/former supervisor, 2 colleagues). If you are selected as one of our finalists applicants for the position, we will request the referee's you listed in your application to complete a reference screening form. By adding your referee's contact information below, you consent to allow Salve Regina University to contact your referee's for written references. Pre-employment background checks and reference checks are required of successful candidates. Salve Regina University participates in E-verify.</p> <p>URL: www.salve.edu</p>