Director, Advancement Events and Communications
Holy Family Institute
full-time
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Location: Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United States
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Lead
About the role
- Lead strategy, planning, and execution of advancement events and communications to strengthen alumni and donor engagement
- Oversee event portfolio including TigerFest Homecoming and Reunion; manage strategy, budgets, vendors, and day-of execution
- Create and manage alumni-facing communications, including e-newsletters, social media, and digital campaigns; align with University Marketing
- Collaborate with Annual Giving and Donor Relations on fundraising campaigns and stewardship events
- Develop and manage budgets; negotiate vendor contracts and ensure effective use of resources
- Mentor and oversee student workers and interns; provide guidance to volunteers
- Assess event and communications success using surveys, analytics, and engagement metrics; recommend innovations
- Report to the Executive Director of Alumni Engagement & Annual Giving and build partnerships across campus
- Local and regional travel required; operate primarily in an office environment with occasional outdoor event work
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required
- Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in event and/or communications management, preferably within higher education advancement, nonprofit fundraising, or related fields
- Demonstrated experience with budget management, vendor negotiation, and cross-functional project leadership
- Strong leadership and project management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated success in planning and executing high-impact events and communications
- Skilled in budget oversight, vendor management, and contract negotiation
- Creative thinker with ability to design engaging experiences and communications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with technology platforms (social media, email marketing, CRM/advancement software, AI and event management tools)
- Commitment to Catholic higher education and to the mission, goals, and values of Holy Family University
- Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and occasional travel as events require
- Valid driver's license and automobile required