Alumni and Development Coordinator at Trinity Valley Community College (TX) – Athens, Texas

Help to develop, coordinate, and implement a comprehensive alumni relations program; lead meetings of the alumni association committee; manage alumni association communication outlets; maximize financial and community support to the college by seeking private contributions; assist with fundraising events initiatives as well as donor relations program.
REPORTS TO:
Director of Foundation
SUPERVISES:
None

• Work closely with the Director to establish funding priorities and develop an annual fund and community/student engagement plan.
• Coordinate and manage relationships with corporations, foundations, and individuals for funding various programs and projects.
• Understand current philanthropic interests through regular contact with potential funding sources to maintain community and student relations.
• Plan fundraising strategies and identify appropriate targets for funding in collaboration with the Director.
• Approach individuals and organizations to negotiate support for the institution and maintain records of all funding approaches to avoid conflicts.
• Counsel staff on private funding opportunities and help formulate specific projects requiring support.
• Develop and manage the annual fund program, campaigns, and promise/incentive programs in coordination with the Director and President.
• Prepare institutional capability statements and generate program proposal budgets.
• Assist the Director as needed and participate in alumni and fundraising conferences as recommended.
• Manage student and alumni engagement programs and oversee alumni association communications, including newsletters and social media.
• Collaborate with the alumni association advisory board and maintain confidentiality of information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Bachelor’s Degree
PREFERRED:
Master’s Degree
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Two (2) Years’ experience in community and student engagement, fundraising, prospect research, project development, social media management.

• Typing/Data Entry
• Computer software proficiency – Microsoft Office
• Operating equipment – office or otherwise
• Written and oral communication
• Interpersonal and/or customer service skills
• Public Speaking/Presenting
• Bookkeeping
• Basic Math
• Leadership/ Management
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Organization
• Federal Regulations and Directives
• Operational Systems and procedures
• Budget and accounting principles
• Compliance Law
• Administrative practices
• Advertising/Marketing practices
• Website design