Director of Reunion Giving and Engagement

Posted Tuesday, June 25, 2024

The VMI Alumni Agencies, is searching for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual ready to serve as the director of reunion giving and engagement.

Reporting to the chief operating officer of the VMI Foundation, which hosts and manages a $750 million endowment, the director of reunion giving and engagement works with fundraising colleagues and volunteer reunion committees to lead the development of successful campaigns, providing planning and oversight for the 10^th, 25^th and 50^th reunion classes, with a goal of executing a successful fundraising campaign representative of the class and benefiting VMI and the Corps of Cadets for years to come. The director of reunion giving and engagement will also work with all reunion classes to help them reconnect and ensure every brother rat is invited and encouraged to attend reunion.

What you will be doing:

• Working closely with the COO of the VMI Foundation to build a Reunion Campaign timeline and strategies for each upcoming class to increase reunion gift outcomes through reunion campaign meetings, face to face donor and volunteer visits, in keeping with established reunion timelines and the goal of increasing financial support and class participation.
• Work with the chief development officer of the Agencies to ensure that the major gift fundraisers are engaged with prospects from the classes and coordination of mailings.
• Actively contribute to achieve reunion fundraising goals.
• Plan each Reunion Campaign using data driven models to help drive/ensure successful outcomes.
• Guide efforts at prospect identification within each class, identifying potential lead donors and establishing appropriately ambitious goals.
• Recruit volunteers to serve on Reunion committees – ideally fundraising, outreach, and event logistics. Encourage peer to peer outreach to increase engagement, contact updates, and donations.
• Provide progress reports to volunteers, fundraising colleagues, and key administrators.
• Work closely with the Reunion team to fulfill committee needs.

Who we are looking for:

• Someone with a four-year degree is preferred, or if there is a record of applicable work experience in events, higher education or similar.
• This person should already possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, planning and ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• A proven track record of written and oral communication skills is important.
• Someone who enjoys research analytics with experience in fundraising.
• A history of experience with volunteer or personnel management.
• A self-starter who works independently, overseeing projects and managing competing priorities.
• A person who is up to speed and comfortable working with software such as Microsoft Office Suite and Raiser’s Edge/NXT or other database software.

Benefits and Compensation: The VMI Alumni Agencies offers competitive salaries, an excellent retirement program, and a generous leave and holiday program.

How to Apply: Qualified candidates should email a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to careers@vmiaa.org with the subject line: "Director of Reunion Giving and Engagement.” Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

About The VMI Alumni Agencies: The VMI Alumni Agencies inform, engage, and inspire VMI alumni, family, and friends to support the Institute. VMI, founded in 1839, is the nation's oldest state-supported military college, consistently ranked among the top public liberal arts colleges. Located in historic Lexington, Virginia, VMI prepares honorable leaders for the challenges of 21st-century citizenship.

For more information about the VMI Alumni Agencies, visit our website at vmiaa.org.

VMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, political affiliation, sex, age, or disability. Join us in making a difference and advancing the mission of VMI.

Contact:
careers@vmiaa.org