Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving Officer

Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving Officer

Job ID: 322502
Location: Mesa Community College
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Hiring Salary Range

$60,136.00 - $78,176.50/annually, DOE

Grade

116

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; some evenings and weekends may be required

Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm

Work Calendar

12 Months

Maricopa Summary

10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities.

The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision-

We focus on people-not profits.
With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom.

We don't just support our community-we help build it.
We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County.

We believe our employees are our most valuable asset.
Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix.

Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year.

Campus Statement

Mesa Community College (MCC) is nationally recognized for its excellence in university transfer, career and technical programs, civic engagement, and innovative education. Serving more than 25,500 students annually, MCC offers a range of degree and certificate programs across its two campuses and additional locations. MCC students contribute more than 8,500 hours of community service annually. MCC serves as a key resource for education, workforce development, and lifelong learning. The college enhances student success through Guided Pathways with Integrated Support Services. A Hispanic Serving Institution, nearly 50% of MCC students are first-generation college attendees, and it boasts the largest Indigenous student population among Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) colleges, supporting students from 22 Arizona tribes and additional out-of-state tribes. Our award-winning faculty are committed to helping students achieve their goals through high-quality education, training, and undergraduate research opportunities. Located in the East Valley of Phoenix, Arizona, MCC is one of 10 colleges in MCCCD. Learn more at .

Benefits

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of available to eligible employees at MCCCD:

Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time
• 20 Paid Observed Holidays
• Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
• , including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions
• Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Annual Professional Development Funding
• Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Health & Wellness Programs:

• District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars
• Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter
• Virta Diabetes Reversal Program, Support Groups
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 
  Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services
  
  
• Pre-Retirement Planning Events
• Qualifying Employer for (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer)

Job Summary

Are you passionate about building lifelong relationships and creating meaningful impact for students? The Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving Officer is a high-impact role responsible for cultivating alumni and donor relationships, increasing annual giving and relaunching Mesa Community College's Alumni Advisory Board. This role blends strategic fundraising, relationship leadership, and annual campaign execution to propel a culture of philanthropy that directly advances student success and the College's mission.

If you thrive on high-touch engagement, strategic impact, and revitalizing programs, this is the role where you can make a visible difference.

Essential Functions

Alumni & Donor Relationship Management - 40%

Actively manage a portfolio of approximately 125-150 alumni and friends, building and strengthening relationships across the full donor lifecycle - from discovery and qualification through cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.

Spend a significant portion of time meeting with donors and prospects, both in person and virtually, to develop purposeful, long-term relationships.

Conduct discovery and qualification meetings to identify philanthropic interests and build a strong pipeline of engaged supporters.

Oversee the full gift process, including identifying prospects, making asks, and ensuring donors are recognized and informed of their impact.

Maintain accurate records in the Raiser's Edge database and collaborate with the Chief Philanthropy Officer to identify opportunities for major gift cultivation.

Annual Giving Strategy & Campaign Execution - 35%

Lead Mesa Community College's annual giving program to grow the donor base, increase participation, and build sustainable recurring giving.

Design and implement an annual giving plan and budget focused on acquisition, retention, growth, and recurring gifts.

Develop and execute multi-channel campaigns, including direct mail, digital outreach, Giving Day initiatives, and targeted employee and alumni appeals that highlight recurring giving opportunities.

Craft compelling business cases for support that connect donors to the College priorities and student impact.

Engage alumni, employees, retirees, community partners, and friends in giving opportunities that inspire ongoing support.

Track campaign performance, analyze results, and refine strategies to increase engagement, and maximize giving outcomes.

Alumni Advisory Board Leadership - 15% (Year One), 10% Thereafter

Lead the relaunch of the College's Alumni Advisory Board to strengthen engagement and philanthropy.

Serve as the primary liaison to the Alumni Advisory Board.

Recruit, onboard, and engage alumni leaders from various backgrounds who represent the breadth of the College's community in partnership with the Chief Philanthropy Officer.

Establish a new board structure with expectations and a meeting cadence during the relaunch phase.

Facilitate board and committee meetings, guide members to advance engagement and fundraising goals and personally ask them to give.

Cultivate board members as ambassadors, supporting annual giving and promoting the College's mission.

Communications, Stewardship & Impact Reporting - 10%

Strengthen alumni and donor engagement by ensuring supporters understand the impact of their philanthropy and remain connected to the College's mission throughout their lives.

Collaborate with the Office of Institutional Advancement to create and deliver communications that inform and inspire alumni and donors.

Design stewardship and recognition initiatives that celebrate the impact of gifts through print and digital.

Monitor engagement and fundraising metrics and provide insights to refine strategies and enhance results.

Participate in key cultivation and celebration events, including the College's annual Hall of Fame recognition and other philanthropy initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in marketing, communications, fundraising, business, management, nonprofit management, nonprofit leadership, mathematics, life science, physical science, English, journalism, history, psychology, or a related field and two years of experience assisting with and/or coordinating various fundraising campaigns and activities.

OR

An equivalent combination of the conferred degree and directly related full-time work experience as described above sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered.

Desired Qualifications

A. Experience managing a portfolio of donors or prospective donors, including developing engagement or solicitation strategies aligned with individual philanthropic interests.
B. Experience setting and conducting in-person donor discovery, cultivation, or solicitation meetings and building relationships that lead to philanthropic support.
C. Experience developing annual giving or fundraising campaigns using multiple channels (e.g., direct mail, digital outreach, crowdfunding, giving days, or other online platforms).
D. Experience identifying, recruiting, and engaging volunteers or alumni leaders to serve on boards, advisory groups, or committees.
E. Experience establishing goals, tracking progress, and analyzing results to improve fundraising or engagement outcomes.
F. Experience creating communications or promotional materials that support fundraising, donor engagement, or alumni relations initiatives.
G. One year of relevant full-time MCCCD experience during the previous two years.

Special Working Conditions

Possession of a valid State of Arizona Class D driver's license is required; must meet minimum standards regarding driving.

This position requires in-person work at the college campus during the standard work schedule. The role also involves frequent travel throughout the Greater Phoenix, Arizona area, including Maricopa County, to meet with alumni, donors, and community partners as part of active portfolio management and engagement.

Standard work schedule varies during the year: August through mid-May: Monday - Friday, 8 hour days; mid-May through the end of July: Monday - Thursday, 10 hour days

MCC does not sponsor individuals for work visas

How to Apply

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.

Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.

Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.

Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.

• Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
• Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or;
• Part-Time employment, to include Adjunct or Associate Professor (must include number of hours worked, contact hours or load)
• Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.
• Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Qualified applicants or candidates with disabilities can submit a reasonable accommodation request at any point in the hiring process, and MCCCD's policy is to provide reasonable accommodation unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the ADA Coordinator from the hiring campus location for assistance via email at

MCCCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applicants who currently work for any of the MCCCD campuses/locations should utilize their HCM Employee Self Service page to apply for jobs by logging in to HCM and clicking on NavBar > Navigator > Self Service > Recruiting > Careers. Click on for instructions on how to apply.

Applicants who are not currently working for any of the MCCCD locations should apply at.

If you encounter a technical issue in the upload of documents or the submission of your application, please contact MCC Human Resources at prior to the application deadline. We are accessible on business days from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Arizona time.

Posting Close Date

Open until filled

First Review April 20, 2026

Applications received after the review date may not be screened

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