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Institution: 涩里番
Reports To: Vice President for Institutional Relations听

Position Summary听

The Director of Development & Alumni Engagement serves a vital role in advancing the mission of the 涩里番: For Christ & His Kingdom, multiplying kingdom leaders in every academic discipline. This position is responsible for cultivating meaningful relationships with donors, alumni, and friends of the University, inviting them to invest in the academic and spiritual formation of students.听

This role integrates donor development and alumni engagement, focusing on growing unrestricted support for The Great Commission Fund while fostering a vibrant, mission-driven alumni community.听

Why This Role Matters听

The Director of Development & Alumni Engagement plays a direct role in shaping the next generation of kingdom leaders. Every conversation, every relationship, and every gift contributes to students being equipped academically, formed spiritually, and sent missionally鈥�For Christ & His Kingdom.听

Primary Responsibilities听

1. Development听

Lead efforts to cultivate, solicit, and steward low-to mid-level donors with a primary focus on increasing unrestricted giving to the Great Commission Fund.听

Key Responsibilities:听

鈼� Build and manage a portfolio of 150鈥�300 low- to mid-level donors and prospects
鈼� Conduct face-to-face, virtual, and phone solicitations
鈼� Clearly articulate the mission and funding priorities of the University
鈼� Develop personalized engagement and solicitation strategies for each donor
鈼� Partner with University leadership on campaigns and annual giving strategies
鈼� Steward donors through consistent follow-up, gratitude, and impact reporting
鈼� Identify and qualify donors for potential major gift pipelines听

Measurable Goals & Metrics:听

鈼� Conduct 15-20 donor visits per month (180-240 annually)
鈼� Secure $100,000鈥�$250,000 annually in gifts (aligned with experience and portfolio size)
鈼� Achieve 20鈥�30% donor retention rate increase within portfolio
鈼� Add 25鈥�50 new Mission Partners annually to the Great Commission Fund
鈼� Increase average gift size year-over-year of donors in portfolio
鈼� Maintain accurate CRM records for 100% of donor interactions听

2. Alumni Engagement (Relationship Building & Events)听

Develop and execute strategies that connect alumni across generations to the life and mission of the University, encouraging meaningful engagement and financial partnership.听

Key Responsibilities:听

鈼� Build relationships with alumni through personal visits, calls, and digital communication
鈼� Share compelling stories of student impact, spiritual formation, and academic excellence
鈼� Plan and execute alumni events (on-campus, regional, and virtual) in coordination with IR Communications Manager
鈼� Collaborate with campus departments to increase alumni involvement
鈼� Create pathways for alumni to serve (mentorship, networking, speaking opportunities)
鈼� Partner with Marketing/Communications to deliver consistent alumni messaging
鈼� Encourage alumni participation in giving initiatives and campaigns听

Measurable Goals & Metrics:听

鈼� Conduct 4-6 alumni engagement meetings per month
鈼� Plan and execute 6-10 alumni events annually (ranging from small, medium, and large) 鈼� Fellowship events (large)
听 听 听鈼� Resourcing events (medium)
听 听 听鈼� Engagement/Partnership events (small)
鈼� Increase alumni participation rate in giving by 3鈥�5% annually
鈼� Achieve event attendance goals (depending on event type and context)
鈼� Grow alumni contact database engagement (email open rates, event RSVPs, etc.)
鈼� Generate qualified donor leads from alumni interactions听

Additional Responsibilities听

鈼� Represent the University with professionalism, warmth, and conviction
鈼� Support Institutional Relations initiatives including campaigns, giving days, and special projects
鈼� Collaborate with faculty, staff, and leadership to understand and communicate institutional priorities
鈼� Travel as needed for donor meetings and alumni events
鈼� Maintain a lifestyle consistent with the mission and values of a Christ-centered institution
鈼� Participate in spiritual life opportunities and campus community engagement听

Qualifications听

鈼� Bachelor鈥檚 degree required; advanced degree preferred
鈼� 3鈥�5+ years of experience in fundraising, sales, relationship management, or a related field
鈼� Strong interpersonal and communication skills
鈼� Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed measurable goals
鈼� Passion for Christian higher education and alignment with the University鈥檚 mission
鈼� Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
鈼� Ability to work both independently and collaboratively听

Core Competencies听

鈼� Relationship cultivation and donor-centered fundraising
鈼� Strategic thinking and goal execution
鈼� Possess ability to communicate in a clear and compelling way
鈼� Hungry, Humble, Smart, Happy & Hopeful听

To Apply: Applicants must submit all application materials below to Institutional Relations at ir@umobile.edu

Application Materials:

• Letter of Interest
• Completed UM Staff application form听/employment
• Resume

In accordance with Employment At-Will policy of the University as noted in the Employee Handbook, this job description is not construed as a contract of employment or any part of any contract of employment or as a guarantee that employment or any benefit will be continued for any period of time.