Executive Director of Development & Alumni

Executive Director of Development & Alumni

About the Company
Well-established university providing online learning opportunities
Industry
Higher Education
Type
Educational Institution
Founded
1929
Employees
201-500
Categories
Education
Eastern Oregon University

Specialties
Online education
Liberal Arts Programs
Business
Education
Arts
Sciences
Study Abroad
Pre-Professional
Nursing
Computer Science
Outdoor Recreation
Military Science
Economics
Accounting
Math
Exercise Science
Psychology
and Native American Studies

About the Role
The Executive Director of Development & Alumni and the Foundation is a key leadership role with a primary focus on the strategic management of philanthropic campaigns, donor relationships, and alumni engagement. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall leadership and oversight of the Foundation and Alumni Association operations, including the development and implementation of organizational infrastructure to support effective operations. This role involves setting and achieving fundraising goals, managing staff, and working closely with university leadership, the Foundation Chair, and the Alumni Association Chair to advance the institution's philanthropic goals. The Executive Director is also tasked with maintaining integrity and transparency in philanthropic gift and donor record management, as well as ensuring accurate reporting systems to document engagement and fund usage.The ideal candidate for this position will possess a strong instinct for connecting the university with the philanthropic needs of benefactors and will approach problem-solving and goal achievement with a proactive, pragmatic, and collaborative mindset. Adept interpersonal skills are essential, including the ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide variety of constituents. The role requires the ability to establish and nurture collaborative working relationships at all levels of the university, as well as effective communication skills for presenting ideas and concepts. The Executive Director must also be capable of working effectively with diverse student and staff populations, and be committed to the mission and goals of the university.
Hiring Manager Title
VP for University Advancement
Travel Percent
Less than 10%
Functions
CEO/President
Non-Profit Management
Education/Academic Administration
Strategy
General Management
Operations

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