Manager of Annual Giving & Alumni Relations

Manager of Annual Giving & Alumni Engagement

Reporting to the Director of Alumni Engagement & Regional Strategy at Hawai'i Pacific University, the Manager of Annual Giving & Alumni Engagement is responsible for the planning, execution, and evaluation of the University's annual giving program and alumni engagement communications. The Manager owns the day-to-day implementation of HPU's multi-channel solicitation strategy and serves as the primary driver of the President's Circle program — the University's mid-level annual giving society — with direct responsibility for growing membership, revenue, and participant engagement.

The Manager makes strategic decisions about solicitation timing, donor segmentation, and alumni participation pathways. This role is not primarily administrative; it is a revenue-generating program management position that requires sound analytical judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to translate data into actionable strategy. The Manager owns Kai Ulu alumni communications, HPU Connect platform management, endowed and current-use fund stewardship reporting, and day-to-day administration of eTeams athletic fundraising campaigns.

The Manager coordinates engagement events that support both annual giving goals and major gift cultivation.

The Manager works collaboratively with members of the Advancement team and University faculty, staff, and students, in all activities that advance the mission and vision of HPU.

Location:

This position is located in downtown Honolulu at our Harbor Court offices.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field.
• Minimum of two years of experience in annual giving fundraising, alumni relations, nonprofit communications, or a closely related field.
• Experience planning and executing multi-channel direct marketing campaigns (email, direct mail, digital).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to craft compelling donor-facing content.
• Experience with CRM or donor database systems; experience with Raiser's Edge and Constant Contact preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and comfort with tools such as Smartsheets.

Desired

Qualifications:

• Experience managing a membership-based giving society or leadership annual giving program.
• Experience with social media content strategy and development.
• Familiarity with alumni engagement platforms such as HPU Connect or comparable online networking tools.
• Ability to analyze program data and make recommendations based on findings.
• A commitment to continued professional development and an interest in the advancement profession.

Other

Qualifications:

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship and relocation allowance are not available for this position.
• Report to work obligations to support the department and may require work during HPU's winter break, if necessary.
• Must meet training and background check qualifications and comply with the Protection of Minors policy.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple simultaneous priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work all shifts and extended hours, including occasional evenings and weekends for events.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment requiring excellent time and stress management skills.

Key Responsibilities /

Essential Job Functions:

• Plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive multi-channel annual giving program designed to grow donor participation and build a long-term base of philanthropic support for HPU.
• Make program-level decisions about solicitation timing, audience segmentation (in collaboration with Data, Analytics & Operations Specialist), channel selection, and messaging to maximize donor response and revenue.
• Lead the President's Circle annual giving society, with direct responsibility for member cultivation, renewal solicitations, acquisition outreach, and benefit fulfillment.
• Collaborate with the Data, Analytics & Operations Specialist to implement segmentation strategies and targeted outreach…