Reunion Giving Officer

Responsibilities

• Manage a dynamic portfolio of reunion and leadership-level prospects, identifying, cultivating, and soliciting gifts ranging from $1,000 to $25,000 and above.
• Lead fundraising strategy development for milestone reunion classes to establish participation and philanthropic goals.
• Recruit, train, and manage reunion volunteers and class committees to support peer-to-peer outreach and donor engagement.
• Partner with Alumni Relations, Annual Giving, and Leadership Giving teams to coordinate reunion campaigns and stewardship efforts.
• Conduct personal outreach, donor visits, and virtual meetings to strengthen alumni relationships and identify major gift opportunities.
• Utilize Advancement CRM systems to track donor engagement, analyze giving trends, and maintain accurate donor records.
• Represent the University at alumni events, campus programs, and donor engagement opportunities, including evening and weekend activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in fundraising, alumni relations, advancement services, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace.
• Experience with CRM systems and donor databases.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed for alumni and fundraising events.
• Willingness to travel throughout the greater New York City region and Northeast corridor.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working specifically with volunteers, reunion fundraising, or annual giving initiatives.
• Demonstrated success in frontline fundraising or donor cultivation.
• Previous experience in higher education advancement.

Benefits

• 401k
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Vision
• Tuition remission

About the Company

Manhattanville University is a dedicated institution focused on advancing philanthropic priorities and fostering meaningful alumni engagement to support its mission and strategic goals.