Boston University

Director of Advancement, School of Public Health

Boston University • $100K — $120K *
Boston, MA 02115In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5+ years in event management and alumni engagement
  • Superior project management skills
  • Familiarity with Salesforce, Imodules, Blackbaud, Airtable, Campaign Monitor, and WordPress
  • Experience with event and engagement databases
  • Proficient in social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, Snapchat, and Hootsuite

Responsibilities

  • Identify and cultivate the Annual Fund pipeline to boost participation and unrestricted revenue
  • Manage alumni and friends communication platforms to enhance outreach and event strategies
  • Develop innovative strategies to broaden SPH's philanthropic support
  • Organize friend-raising and fundraising events in collaboration with stakeholders
  • Oversee the database coordinator/manager to inform campaign strategies

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Collaborative work environment with SPH leadership
  • Engagement with a diverse community of alumni and stakeholders
  • Impactful role in advancing public health initiatives
  • Access to a network of philanthropic partners
Full Job Description
Job Description

Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Advancement, Business Development & Partnerships, the Director of Advancement plays a pivotal role in advancing the mission of SPH through strategic philanthropic partnerships and alumni engagement. This position serves as a key leader in development operations and alumni relations, working closely with SPH leadership, central development, and other stakeholders to drive fundraising and engagement strategies that support SPH's priorities in education, research, and public health practice. The Director of Advancement is instrumental in: 1) Identifying and cultivating Annual Fund pipeline to increase participation, engagement and unrestricted revenue 2) Managing Alumni and friends communication platforms and developing innovative and creative outreach and event strategies to broaden SPH's philanthropic base of support 3) Managing friend-raising and fundraising events (Gala, Giving day) in partnership with internal and external stakeholders to increase participation and funds raised 5) Overseeing database coordinator/manager position to effectively inform campaigns.

Required Skills

  • 5+ years in event management and alumni engagement.
  • Superior project management skills.
  • Working knowledge of Salesforce, Imodules, Blackbaud, Airtable, Campaign Monitor, Wordpress.
  • Working knowledge of event and engagement databases.
  • Working knowledge and expertise within social media platforms including of Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, Snapchat, and Hootsuite.


About Boston University

Boston University (BU) is a private research university in Boston, Massachusetts. The university is nonsectarian but maintains its historical affiliation with the United Methodist Church. It was founded in 1839 by Methodists with its original campus in Newbury, Vermont, before moving to Boston in 1867. The university now has more than 3,900 faculty members and nearly 33,000 students, and is one of Boston's largest employers. It offers bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, doctorates, and medical, dental, business, and law degrees through 17 schools and colleges on two urban campuses. BU is a member of the Boston Consortium for Higher Education and the Association of American Universities.
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10,000 employees
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Education, Government & Non-Profit
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