The Medical and Health Sciences Foundation (MHSF) was officially created as the fundraising entity responsible for the joint philanthropic ventures of UPMC and University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences. The MHSF acts as the central source for patients, alumni, and friends to contribute to any clinical or research endeavor at either or both UPMC and Pitt.
The Medical and Health Sciences Foundation (MHSF) seeks an energetic individual for an Alumni Coordinator to work in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (SHRS). The incumbent is expected to work with a high degree of independence in an integrated organization that has two functions: alumni relations and fundraising. The incumbent has the responsibility for independently making decisions regarding direction, planning, and implementation for engagement as described in the sections below. The incumbent will be expected to work with a high degree of independence and assume responsibility of existing alumni programs. The candidate will deliver creative and enterprising suggestions to build new and enhance current programming.
This position has the opportunity to be flexible in location.
The incumbent will interact with directors and staff of the MHSF, SHRS, and the Pitt Alumni Association as well as senior administrators of the University. The incumbent will also understand the importance of interaction with and the engagement of all University alumni and students. Responsibilities include event development and management, knowledge and maintenance of social network vehicles, database management and retrieval of data lists, mailings, maintaining alumni lists, stewarding alumni and friends, responding to alumni requests and inquiries, and addressing expressed needs of alumni. In conducting work, the incumbent is responsible for proposing and participating in the development of strategic priorities and implementing goals, objectives, and schedules for the integrated priorities of SHRS, Pitt, and MHSF. They will develop, recommend, and implement new and innovative ideas to enhance all areas of SHRS alumni relations.
Incumbent will contribute to the development of strategic goals for the SHRS fundraising plan. He/she will manage all fundraising strategies and execution for annual giving program activities including annual, multi-channel solicitation campaigns, stewardship initiatives, crowdfunding campaigns, and individual solicitations with expectations for annual growth in fundraising support and participation. They will conduct qualification visits annually with alumni and contribute to pipeline building strategies with the SHRS Director of Development.
Incumbent will manage the communication and social media strategies for the Pitt Day of Giving and support sponsorship outreach for key fundraising events within the school.
Public speaking and the ability to travel 7-9 times a year is required.
The incumbent will possess full knowledge of computer programs and will manage workflow for communications, budgets, events, reports and all other duties as assigned.
The incumbent will work closely with the dean or SHRS and Director of Development of SHRS, and report to the Director of Alumni Relations for the Health Sciences.
Three to five years’ experience in alumni relations or program development and event planning. Must possesses knowledge of fundraising best practices and tactics. Must have exemplary written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and a thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of alumni relations. Must have experience in management practices and data-based information systems. Particularly desirable is knowledge of the University system. Must work effectively in a team environment and be able to present information in a comprehensive, cohesive format. A bachelor’s degree to comparable experience. Proficiency in the applications/functions within the MS Office environment. Must have excellent verbal, computer and written skills.
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