"Senior Reunion Giving Officer"

Senior Reunion Giving Officer

Brown University

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Job Description:

The Brown Annual Fund is seeking a Senior Reunion Giving Officer to join their Reunion Giving team.

The Senior Reunion Giving Officer collaborates with leadership to set fundraising goals, recruit and develop fundraising volunteers, identify high-potential donors, help solicit major gifts, solicit leadership-level gifts, and foster meaningful alumni participation in support of Brown's current-use giving priorities in honor of the Reunion.

This position is responsible for engaging class officers, loyal donors, and fundraising volunteers by encouraging participation and fostering a culture of philanthropy across each class. The Senior Reunion Giving Officer plans and executes class-based cultivation and recognition events to support a culture of engagement among alumni reunion classes. This role plays an important part in collaborating with other prospect managers on full-cycle solicitation strategies for high-level prospects in each class.

The successful candidate flourishes in a collaborative environment committed to supporting current use giving to the Annual Fund through volunteer engagement, management, and fundraising.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• Minimum 4 years of progressively responsible experience in development and fundraising or similar transferable experience required.
• Minimum 3 years of direct development or volunteer management experience required with progressive responsibility.
• Candidates must have direct experience soliciting 5 to 6-figure gifts.
• Experience in a higher education or non-profit setting is desirable.
• Some supervisory experience is preferred.

Job Competencies

• Ability to identify, solicit, cultivate, and steward volunteers, donors, and/or prospects with the potential to give $1,000 to $1 million+.
• Strong organizational, time management, and planning skills with the ability to conceive, propose, execute, and evaluate short- and long-term plans that support the activities of the program and contribute to the overall goals of the Advancement Division. The ability to handle and prioritize multiple concurrent tasks is essential.
• Superior interpersonal skills with proven ability to collaborate and build positive rapport with varied constituencies professionally; clarity, professionalism, and diplomacy in written and oral communication skills; and comfort interacting with individuals of considerable social status and affluence.
• Proficiency with online and Windows software, such as or similar to Google Mail and calendaring, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database software.
• Ability to apply good judgment and responsible decision-making; tact and discretion are required to deal with highly confidential parent, student, family, donor, and prospect information.
• Must be a detail-oriented self-starter who is comfortable working independently as well as part of a close-knit team that values creativity, a sense of humor, energy, and positivity.
• Must demonstrate the core values of the Brown Development Office: integrity, excellence, collaboration, collegiality, intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to personal growth.
• Must be willing and able to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed. Minimal travel is required, though opportunities for occasional travel may exist.

Background Check: All offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.

Additional Information: Please submit a resume and cover letter when applying for this position. To learn about Brown University's benefits, please visit here for further information.

Benefits of Working at Brown:

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Recruiting Start Date: 2025-10-03

Job Posting Title: Senior Reunion Giving Officer

Department: Advancement

Grade: Grade 11

Worker Type: Employee

Worker Sub-Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5

Position Work Location: Hybrid Eligible

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Still Have Questions?

If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.

EEO Statement:

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