Overview

ISI seeks an Alumni and Outreach Manager to assist the Institute in strengthening ties with its educational program alumni and with outreach to partner organizations.   

Founded in 1953, the Intercollegiate Studies Institute (ISI) is a nonprofit organization that educates for liberty, equipping future leaders to embrace and defend the principles that make America free and prosperous.ā€Æ 

The ideal candidate is a ā€œconnectorā€ who shares ISIā€™s mission of educating students in the ā€œpermanent things,ā€ and has a dynamic, community-building approach to networking with alumni and partner organizations from all corners of conservatism while upholding ISIā€™s values. This team member will drive ISI alumni communications and fundraising, spearhead ISIā€™s annual Homecoming Weekend for 200+ attendees, communicate and coordinate with partner organizations to advance ISIā€™s initiatives, and build community among ISIā€™s alumni base through regular communication, travel, and events.  

Reporting to the Chief of Staff, this is a full-time position based at ISIā€™s Kirby Campus in Wilmington, Delaware, with remote work considered for exceptional candidates. 

About the Intercollegiate Studies Institute (ISI)

Founded in 1953, the Intercollegiate Studies Institute (ISI) is a nonprofit organization that educates for liberty, equipping future leaders to embrace and defend the principles that make America free and prosperous.

Too many college students feel isolated or attacked for questioning the ever-narrowing range of debate on campus. ISI introduces them to the American tradition of liberty and to a vibrant community of students and scholars. Our students get an education and a community they donā€™t find at their universitiesā€”and in the process they become articulate voices for conservative principles.

Responsibilities

  • Lead efforts to grow ISIā€™s Alumni Monthly Donor Club ($19.53/month), coordinating with Development and Marketing department as neededĀ Ā 
  • Build relationships with alumni, connecting or reconnecting them to ISI through phone calls, emails, and in-person meetingsĀ 
  • Track meeting/call notes in Salesforce, leveraging the database for successful relationship cultivationĀ Ā 
  • Be an advocate for ISI alums, e.g., helping to connect them with valuable professional and educational opportunitiesĀ Ā 
  • Write and distribute an email newsletter for alums, and look for opportunities to improve alumni communications over timeĀ Ā 
  • Serve as team leadā€”coordinating with the Events Managerā€”for ISIā€™s annual Homecoming Weekend event for 200+ attendees, along with smaller events such as alumni happy hoursĀ Ā 
  • Manage and grow a repository of key contacts for organizational outreachĀ Ā 
  • Connect with key organizational contacts on behalf of ISI, coordinating with Marketing and other departments to secure organizational event sponsorships and co-marketing for a range of ISI eventsĀ Ā 

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess a bachelorā€™s or masterā€™s degree, 2+ years of work experience in alumni engagement, fundraising, marketing, business development, or other relevant experience such as copywriting, data management and relationship management; and will be aligned with ISIā€™s mission. The candidate should have excellent people skills, and should be congenial, detail-oriented, and self-motivated, with the ability to identify talented alumni. Candidates must also be willing to travel for a few days per month as needed. Candidates should be dependable, organized, and eager to learn about nonprofit programs, marketing, and development operations. The candidate should also have excellent time-management and organization skills. Strong Microsoft Office and Salesforce skills are a plus.Ā 

Apply for this position

Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials in one PDF document:

  • RĆ©sumĆ©
  • Cover letter detailing your qualifications, your interest in this position and the ISI mission, and your salary requirements
  • A list of three references

If you have questions, please email [email protected]. No phone calls, please. 

ISI is an equal-opportunity employer. Applications will be considered as received.  All submissions will be kept confidential.