Fort Lewis College

Fort Lewis College

Director of Engagement

Fort Lewis College, Durango Colorado · Director

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 7 days ago
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About the role

  • The Director of Engagement provides strategic leadership for Fort Lewis College's external engagement efforts within the Office for Advancement.
  • Through the use of print, email, web, social media, digital engagement, volunteer initiatives, and events, this role ensures a coordinated, audience-centered approach to engagement and communication across the alumni and donor lifecycle.
  • Strategic Leadership and Engagement Vision

Responsibilities

  • Advise and support Advancement staff and campus partners on strategic, on-brand, and coordinated communications for alumni, donors, volunteers, and friends of the College.

Compensation

  • Provide strategic leadership for the College's annual giving program, including the planning, execution, and evaluation of annual giving campaigns designed to increase donor participation, retention, and philanthropic support.
  • Lead the strategic direction of advancement communications in support of annual giving, donor stewardship, alumni engagement, and fundraising priorities.
  • Partner with Advancement colleagues and campus partners to identify, prioritize, and support annual giving opportunities that align with institutional priorities and fundraising goals.
  • Collaborate with Advancement Services and development staff to evaluate annual giving performance, monitor donor trends and participation, and use data to inform segmentation, messaging, campaign timing, and future strategy.
  • Partner with the Marketing & Communications Department and other campus partners to highlight the impact of philanthropy, annual giving, alumni engagement, and volunteerism through stories, campaigns, and recognition efforts.
  • Identify and implement strategies that strengthen the donor pipeline by connecting engagement efforts, annual giving participation, stewardship, and major and planned giving opportunities.
  • Serve as a key thought partner to Advancement leadership in shaping engagement, annual giving, and communication strategies that advance the College's external relations and philanthropic objectives.
  • Integrate alumni engagement, annual giving, donor stewardship, volunteer engagement, and recognition efforts to create a cohesive and meaningful constituent experience across the engagement continuum.
  • Oversee planning and strategy for key annual giving initiatives, including Giving Day/Giving Tuesday and other participation-focused campaigns and appeals.

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