Engagement and Alumni Relations Senior Consultant

Engagement and Alumni Relations Senior Consultant

The Ohio State University

Columbus, OH

 

The Engagement and Alumni Relations, Senior Consultant will devise, direct, execute and evaluate a comprehensive strategy for the College of Public Health’s (CPH) stewardship, cultivation, and annual giving programs. This role will oversee and implement best practices in management of the college’s development funds and budget, strategically and proactively partnering with senior leadership and faculty across the organization. In addition, this position will design and implement new strategies and systems to engage and build active partnerships between faculty, the development office, and central support services with a goal of increasing philanthropic support in the areas of foundation, corporate, and planned giving.

 

The Senior Consultant for Engagement and Alumni Relations reports directly to the College’s Senior Director of Development and works autonomously to initiate and develop new projects, solve complex problems, negotiate effectively, and adapt to shifting priorities. This role requires exceptional communication skills and the ability to foster strong relationships with constituents, collaborate with college leadership, students, and colleagues across Advancement, as well as within the broader University community. The position will leverage reports and data to drive strategy, set clear performance metrics, and monitor progress toward ambitious growth targets.

 

The Engagement and Alumni Relations, Senior Consultant is expected to work occasional evening and weekend shifts as needed.

 

All members of Advancement are part of creating an inclusive culture that inspires an exceptionally diverse and talented team and are measured on their adherence to the following core competencies: leadership, continuous improvement, teamwork and collaboration, and communication/interpersonal effectiveness.  All members are also expected to exhibit The Ohio State University’s Shared Values which include Excellence and Impact, Diversity and Innovation, Inclusion and Equity, Care and Compassion, and Integrity and Respect.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

55% – Develops and leads innovative strategies and systems to foster strong partnerships between faculty, the development office, and central support services, including but not limited to estate and gift planning, foundation and corporate relations; Focuses on enhancing collaboration and driving increased philanthropic support for the College’s initiatives; Engages internal partners (i.e., academic leadership, faculty, office of research, office of sponsored programs, development colleagues) to identify programs, initiatives, and targeted faculty research that align to the priorities of potential donors and stakeholders; Creates campaigns, collateral, and processes that move internal and external partners from cultivation to solicitation, resulting in increased solicitations of major gifts from individuals, foundations and corporations; Utilizes central advancement resources to design, implement, and expand an annual giving program that aligns with industry best practices while emphasizing innovative strategies to acquire, renew, and retain donors and effectively move stakeholders through the donor continuum; Produces and analyzes data and reports to understand trends in giving and opportunities while creating creative fundraising campaign strategies that will engage and inspire annual giving at levels below $100k.

 

40% – Defines, implements, and drives stewardship programs to strengthen donor relationships; Leads and coordinates efforts across the university community—including leadership, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and volunteers—to engage them in stewardship initiatives and highlight the impact of donor support; Collaborates regularly with advancement partners to ensure the successful execution of these initiatives; Works closely with college leadership and faculty to establish and manage fund processes and budgets, ensuring the accurate and timely allocation of development funds; Develops and implements strategic and effective methods for ensuring financial accountability and stewardship of philanthropic funds; Creates and implements a strategic plan for managing unspent funds, underfunded endowments, pending endowments, and outstanding pledges for the college and keeps senior leadership abreast of processes; Leads regular audits, in partnership with the CPH finance team, for all CPH development funds throughout the year to ensure that funds are accurately reflected in The Advancement System (TAS), spending plans are fulfilled, and spending aligns with donor intent; Manages, utilizes and presents data and reports through advancement donor database and Tableau; Advises colleagues and help to resolve issues or concerns related to donor supported funds, financial and gift policies, and occasionally speak with donors to explain the same

 

5% – Special projects and other duties as assigned

 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Six (6) years of relevant experience.

 

Desired Qualifications (We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage you to apply even if your experience does not align perfectly)

• Eight or more (8+) years of relevant experience.
• Experience in donor relations and annual giving.
• Experience in fund and budget creation and management.
• Experience partnering with senior leadership within an organization.
• Experience in higher education advancement, particularly donor relations.
• Demonstrated success in building partnerships in a complex environment.
• Experience in planning and managing programs and building relationships.

 

Pay Range:  The budget for this position is up to $85,000. The offer for this position will be based on internal equity and the candidate’s qualifications.

 

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.