Events Specialist - University Development and Alumni Engagement

Job description

Job Summary Under the general direction of the Associate Director, Donor and Stewardship Events, the Events Specialist performs specialized duties to enhance donor relations through special events, stewardship and communication by overseeing the planning, management and execution of development events for University Development and Alumni Engagement and campus partners. Department Summary: The role of the University Development and Alumni Engagement (UDAE) Division is to foster strong relationships with internal and external partners to enhance philanthropic support for Cal Poly. University Development and Alumni Engagement establishes and implements an integrated advancement program that includes coordinated fundraising, donor relations, gift processing, trust and endowment management, training and systems support for the donor database, and Cal Poly Foundation support and administration. Key Qualifications: - Work collaboratively with campus leadership and college development teams to plan and coordinate development and donor-related special events that enhance relationships between alumni, parents, and friends of the university, including, but not limited to dedications, groundb...