Associate Director, Class Programs & Reunion Campaigns - Office of Advancement

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

Requirements

Georgetown University’s Office of Advancement is committed to cultivating a safe, equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment that honors the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our broader colleagues and broader Georgetown community. Consistent with our Jesuit values, we aim to foster a culture that accepts and cares for each individual, and we believe this is central to achieving our goals in support of Georgetown’s mission.

The Associate Director on the Class Programs & Reunion Campaigns (CPRC) team supports the mission of Georgetown University by fostering lifelong engagement between alumni and Georgetown and by increasing philanthropic support for the university’s future. The CPRC team works with over 800 alumni volunteers to increase class-based engagement and giving through peer-to-peer outreach. CPRC establishes class fundraising goals, recruits and develops volunteers, identifies potential donors, hosts world-class signature events (Homecoming Weekend and Reunion Weekend), engages alumni and students in fundraising for Georgetown, and partners with development colleagues to assist with gift solicitations when appropriate.

The Associate Director manages class engagement and giving for four undergraduate alumni classes in the GOLD (Graduates of the Last Decade) young alumni segment. This position will be responsible for developing a comprehensive strategy to maximize engagement and giving of GOLD alumni in the years leading up to and immediately following their 10th Reunion milestone. He/she also trains volunteers on peer-to-peer fundraising strategies and plans certain Homecoming Weekend, Reunion Weekend, and GOLD Alumni signature event programs. 

Duties include but are not limited to: 

• Manage volunteers for four undergraduate alumni classes in the GOLD (Graduates of the Last Decade) young alumni segment..

• Develop external fundraising and engagement goals for all classes managed.

• Tailor and implement engagement and solicitation strategies for each class.

• Train volunteers on peer-to-peer fundraising strategies and tools.

• Manage specific programs and aspects of Homecoming Weekend, Reunion Weekend, and GOLD Alumni signature event programs.

Work Interactions

Reporting to the Director, Class Programs and Reunion Campaigns, the Associate Director is an integral part of the CPRC team. 

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree

• Minimum 3-5 years of professional experience, preferably in a development/fundraising environment and/or volunteer management role 

Desired Skills and Attributes

• Experience working with young alumni giving and engagement programs, or a related area

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Sensitive, personable, and experienced in customer relations skills

• Experience working with volunteers and in alumni relations a plus

• Extremely well organized and detail oriented, with ability to successfully handle multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously, and consistently meet all deadlines and goals

• Ability to initiate and complete projects and provide alumni support with little supervision, exercising good judgment

• Ability to assimilate data, exercise sound judgment and discretion, and work independently

• Willingness to assume responsibility for all aspects of specific programs ranging from overall oversight and management to detailed implementation and execution

• Ability to analyze, resolve and explain complex issues and data

• Demonstrated ability to exercise diplomacy, judgment and tact; trustworthiness in handling confidential matters

• Accuracy in