The Division of University Relations seeks a Program Manager of Alumni Relations and Development for the Philip Merrill College of Journalism Reporting to the Chief Development OfficerAssistant Dean of External Relations of the College the Program Manager will collaborate in the implementation of a comprehensive alumni engagement program that includes events programs email communications and volunteer management The Program Manager will work with the colleges careersinternships office to engage alumni in networking and mentoring opportunities with students They will also help to implement and coordinate activities designed to increase alumni involvement and engagement with the college and provide support for the Journalism Alumni Network board The Program Manager of Alumni Relations and Development will work to implement a comprehensive donor relations and stewardship program that strategically engages prospects donors and key stakeholders for the purpose of fundraising They will ensure consistent stewardship and donor relations practices including making sure that scholarship funds are awarded and recipients are chosen annually They will also manage and execute special events that will help support fundraising activities and they will prepare stewardship communications for donors including acknowledgement letters emails and videos The Program Manager will also maintain College of Journalism data in the Advance database The Program Manager of Alumni Relations and Development will manage a small portfolio of prospects and donors 25 35 and engage in identifying cultivating soliciting and stewarding these donors They will also work with the Chief Development Officer to manage the Colleges participation in Giving Day and Giving Tuesday