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Purpose of Role

As the Director of 44 Alumni & National Engagement, you’ll be reporting directly to the Vice President of Public Engagement, and will offer strategic leadership and oversight for the Foundation's nationwide engagement initiatives with 44 Alumni, national organizations, and key national stakeholders.

This position involves developing and implementing strategies to cultivate and mobilize a robust network of stakeholders across the country within these networks, thereby advancing the Foundation's mission and programmatic objectives.

This role is responsible for supporting a body of work that continues to define, celebrate, and extend the legacy of President and Mrs. Obama through the Foundation's work. Primarily this role will lead initiatives related to engaging 44 Alumni around the world in creative ways that leverage the power and influence of alumni, connect them to The Obama Foundation in meaningful ways ahead of the opening of the Obama Presidential Center, and engage a network of stakeholders who are a critical piece of the continued legacy of President and Mrs. Obama.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement a comprehensive Road to Open nationwide engagement strategy focused on aligning 44 Alumni and national organizations with the Foundations goals to increase visibility and awareness ahead of opening the Obama Presidential Center.

• Relationship Building: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with the 44 Alumni community, national advocacy groups, industry associations, and influential individuals. Includes attending events and hosting briefings and tours as needed.

• 44 Alumni Donor Cultivation:  Coordinate with the Development team in determining and implementing outreach efforts to 44 Alumni who would be development prospects including those who would be prospects for inclusion in the Donor Wall. Collaborate with Development on alumni inclusion in their Road to Open events. 

• Research, Correspondence and Newsletter Lead: Research and manage lists of 44 Alumni in the news to spotlight and uplift via the alumni newsletter and correspondence. Manage the general 44alumni@ email inbox.  

• Marketing and Communications Liaison: Collaborate with Marketing and Communications teams to determine 44 Alumni to be included in filming, editorial and social media efforts especially when paying tribute to legacy moments.

• 44 Alumni Event Coordinator: Serve as the point of contact  to  the Convenings and Development  teams at The Obama Foundation, as well as the Obama Alumni Association, in inviting alumni to events. Design and facilitate Road to Open events in major cities focused solely on 44 Alumni engagement in addition to supporting self organized events in smaller cities. Organize the virtual Quarterly Zoom Series.

• Program Management: Connecting 44 Alumni to Obama Presidential Center Programming in addition to mentoring opportunities within Global Programs. 

• Internal Representation: Provide guidance and support to Foundation teams and collaborators, ensuring alignment with national goals and facilitating effective engagement within local communities. Leads execution of internal 44 Alumni related meetings and follow up to ensure coordination across departments.  This includes developing and serving as a representative for the Alumni Council. 

• Data Analysis, Reporting and Salesforce Management: Works with foundation teams to update and manage 44 Alumni data in Salesforce and produce complete lists. Create reports and share metrics on the results and impact of 44 Alumni engagement activities. Analyze survey data and operationalize appropriately in response. 

• Primary Tour Lead: Design the 44 Alumni tour plan for Preview Week and Grand Opening and serve as the primary tour lead for 44 Alumni who visit the campus before, during a