Alumni Engagement Officer
Job in
Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, 96814, USA
Listed on 2026-06-13
Listing for:
University of Hawaii Foundation
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-13
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Fundraising / Charity -
Non-Profit & Social Impact
Volunteer / Humanitarian, Non-Profit / Outreach, Fundraising / Charity
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Alumni Engagement Officer
Department:
Alumni Relations
FLSA Status:
Full-Time Exempt
About the University of Hawai'i Foundation:
The University of Hawai'i Foundation was established in 1955 to encourage private support for the University of Hawai'i. Today it is the central fundraising organization for the UH System and is contracted by the Board of Regents to be the sole provider of fundraising and alumni services. In addition to fundraising, the Foundation manages more than 7000 gift accounts for the benefit of the university and its students.
The UH Foundation is a private, institutionally related corporation designated as a 501(c)(3) organization by the Internal Revenue Service. It is a legally separate entity from the University of Hawai'i, the UH Alumni Association, and all other UH affiliates. However, the UH Foundation works closely with these organizations, as well as with others in the community, exclusively for the benefit of the university.
Our Vision
To inspire giving and partnership with the University of Hawai'i by fostering UH pride and passion among donors, alumni and the community.
Our Mission
To unite donors' passions with the University of Hawai'i's aspirations by raising philanthropic support and managing private investments to benefit UH, the people of Hawai'i and our future generations.
Our Values
Our values shape our relationships and guide our thinking and actions. By living our values, we build trust with our fellow employees, our donors, the university and the broader community.
Position Summary:
The Alumni Engagement Officer (AE Officer) is a key member of the University of Hawai'i Foundation (UHF) Alumni Relations Team, focused on planning, coordinating, and executing alumni programming and initiatives, as well as alumni engagement opportunities that support the University of Hawai'i.
Based at the Walter Dods, Jr. RISE Center, the AE Officer may need to visit areas of the University campus, as well as locations in and around O'ahu. The AE Officer may need to work weekends or evenings and may exceed a 40-hour work week to fulfill the demands of the position. The AE Officer must be able and willing to travel interisland or nationally upon request.
Reports to:
- Associate Vice President of Alumni and Community Engagement
- Alumni Engagement & Programs (90%)
- Administration (10%)
- Collaborate closely with UHF Executive Leadership and Development Leadership to understand strategic goals and translate them into alumni engagement experiences that reflect the organization's mission, values, and priorities.
- Collaborate with UHF and UH leadership to innovate and refine alumni strategies based on feedback, trends, and organizational needs, which will ultimately lead to increased donor engagement and gifts.
- Identify and engage alumni prospective donors with a focus on engagement, cultivating relationships, and strengthening affinity to UH. The AE Officer is expected to make appointments for personal visits with alumni prospects that ultimately lead to increased alumni participation, alumni donor counts and gift solicitations.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues throughout development and across UH to identify new prospects and strategically cultivate alumni, parents and friends.
- Meet annual and campaign goals are set by UH Foundation in coordination with UH. These include goals related to the number of visits and engagement metrics.
- Participate actively and consistently in the UH Foundation Prospect Management Process: file timely (monthly) prospect clearance requests for cultivation; provide monthly schedules of prospect appointment; file timely (monthly) contact reports on prospects; communicate with all team members on each assigned prospect; develop written strategies and adhere to scheduled strategy for cultivation, which will ultimately lead to the closing of gifts within UHF's fundraising focus.
- Connect those interested in giving with the appropriate development officer or UHF department.
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders including development, communications, alumni relations, special events and university…
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