Development Associate for Engagement

Development Associate (DA) For Engagement

The Development Associate (DA) for Engagement reports to the Sr. Director of Alumni Engagement. The DA will coordinate and execute meaningful alumni engagement opportunities for alumni with an end goal of increasing alumni affinity and participation in giving. Specifically, this position will be responsible for implementing events and programs dedicated to the development and cultivation of relationships with alumni, donors, and friends and will also be expected to provide strategic input on how to further engage alumni and friends through events and programs. The DA is also responsible for writing and preparing executive level communications, donor acknowledgment letters, and other communication materials produced by the office of Donor Relations and Stewardship. The DA works in collaboration with units to support the stewardship efforts of the philanthropy team and build strong partnerships with Oakland University leadership. The DA will assist with donor engagement events, digital donor communication pieces, reports, and a variety of stewardship touchpoints. This position requires the highest level of ethics, accuracy, quality, and timing in all aspects of their work. The DA must have excellent writing and technical skills and be comfortable navigating data to track stewardship and donor engagement impact to support data-driven decision making. Ability to maintain confidentiality, uphold ethical standards, and ensure data integrity is a must.