Director of Development and Alumni Affairs

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If you share a passion for helping students succeed and enjoy working in a community of innovative, inclusive, and collaborative colleagues, Bristol is the place for you!

As a Commonwealth of Massachusetts employer, Bristol offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including health, dental, life, long-term disability, retirement and paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, and holiday pay). We also offer tuition waiver discounts at the Commonwealth's public higher education institutions. More information can be found on our Benefits website .

POSITION TITLE: Director of Development and Alumni Affairs
DEPARTMENT: Office of Development
PRIMARY

LOCATION:

Fall River, MA
REPORTS TO: Chief Advancement Officer (CAO)
POSITION STATUS: This is a full-time, non-unit position with benefits, some nights and weekends required.
SALARY: $ -  annually

STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The Director of Development and Alumni Affairs works closely with the Chief Advancement Officer to plan, implement, and evaluate fundraising strategies that strengthen philanthropic investment in Bristol Community College.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Planning and Administration
  • Oversee management and data hygiene of Donor View and other office databases to ensure accurate donor records, segmentation, and reporting.
  • Attend and support implementation of Foundation Board meetings and all Development and Foundation events, as directed by the CAO.
  • Prepare fundraising reports, dashboards, and data analysis for the CAO, President, and Foundation Board.
  • Promote a positive and inclusive work environment that supports a commitment to service excellence.
• Support the CAO in designing and implementing a comprehensive strategic fundraising plan, in collaboration with Marketing & Communications, to advance institutional priorities.
• Lead the annual Bristol Fund and other annual giving campaigns, ensuring donor segmentation, appeals, and stewardship plans are executed effectively.
• Partner with the CAO to meet annual fundraising goals and ensure smooth functioning across the Annual Fund, Major Gifts, Corporate Giving, Planned Giving, and Prospect Research.
• Cultivate and solicit individual and corporate donors, with a focus on building long-term philanthropic partnerships.
• Conduct prospect research and maintain a pipeline of major donor prospects to support the CAO and President in cultivation and solicitation.
• Collaborate with faculty, deans, and program leadership to identify funding opportunities that align with Bristol's mission and donor interests.
• Implement and direct a Planned Giving program, including development of promotional materials and donor outreach strategies.
• Assist the CAO in the planning and implementation of any capital campaign initiatives.
• Events and Donor Engagement
  • Oversee all Foundation fundraising and stewardship events, including but not limited to the Bristol Awards, annual Golf Tournament, Gala, and the Wolfson Speaker Series.
  • Ensure all events are well-coordinated, mission-driven, and designed to deepen relationships with donors and community partners.
  • Secure sponsor ships and underwriting for events by cultivating corporate partners and local businesses.
  • Work with the CAO and the Marketing & Communications team to ensure event branding, invitations, and collateral materials reflect Bristol's values and goals.
  • Track event performance metrics and return on investment (ROI) to inform future planning.
• Serve as the primary liaison to the Alumni Association, supporting its leadership, volunteer recruitment, committee development, and engagement in advancing the college's institutional priorities.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive alumni engagement strategy that strengthens lifelong relationships between Bristol and its graduates, increases alumni participation, and builds a sustainable culture of alumni philanthropy.
• Develop targeted alumni giving initiatives in coordination with the college's annual fund, including first-time donor…