Alumni Communications Consultant (Remote- US Based)

Alumni Communications Consultant Location: Remote (US Based) Compensation: Competitive base + benefits Travel Requirement: One week of onboarding in Lawrence, KS (all expenses covered) We are seeking an organized, ambitious, and relationship-driven professional to join our team as an Alumni Communications Consultant. This role is perfect for someone early in their career who wants to grow in communications, client relations, and project management. You’ll help clients meet their alumni engagement and fundraising goals through well-executed campaigns and strong partnerships. What You'll Do: Client Communication • Build and maintain strong client relationships, understanding their communication and fundraising objectives. • Advise on best practices for alumni communications and donor engagement. • Collaborate with clients to plan schedules, content, and messaging. • Proofread and edit client mailings and newsletters. • Respond promptly to client questions and concerns via email, phone, and video calls. Project Management • Coordinate the creation of alumni publications such as newsletters, solicitations, and invitations. • Track projects through review, production, and delivery with external vendors. • Maintain organized content and workflow for multiple client projects simultaneously. Database & Reporting • Research and update alumni/member contact information to ensure database accuracy. • Track and analyze gifts, donor engagement, and campaign results. • Prepare and deliver reports illustrating fundraising outcomes. Internal Collaboration • Participate in weekly team and supervisor meetings. • Contribute to broader departmental projects. • Maintain a positive, professional, and service-oriented approach with colleagues and clients. What You'll Bring: • Education/Experience: BA/BS degree or 4 years of non-profit fundraising/communications experience. • Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail. • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. • Ability to confidently guide clients and manage expectations. • Proficiency in arenaflex 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). • Familiarity with alumni engagement, non-profit fundraising, or fraternity/sorority organizations is a plus. Why You’ll Love This Role • Hands-on experience: Direct impact on alumni engagement and fundraising outcomes. • Professional growth: Build client management and project coordination skills in a supportive environment. • Collaborative culture: Join a team that values creativity, problem-solving, and professional development. • Hybrid flexibility: Work in our Austin office while maintaining some work-from-home balance. Excited about this role but don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and other marginalized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Togetherwork we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. The Company offers a comprehensive employee benefits program, including: • Medical, dental, and vision insurance options • 100% Employer paid short/long term disability • Basic Life • 401(k) option with 100% company match up to 4% • Non-Exempt employees have a generous accrual policy • 10 sick days annually • 10 company paid holidays • 6 weeks paid parental leave Inclusion and Diversity: Togetherwork is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are a company where diverse backgrounds, experiences and viewpoints are valued. Togetherwork does not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, age, ethnic or national origin, or any other basis protected by all local, state or federal laws. Togetherwork provides integrated software and financial solutions to a wide range of communities and organizations including associations, camps, unions, fraternities & sororities, gyms, dance studios, religious congregations, pet services, and more. Our mission-critical tools help our customers manage and grow their communities, and enhance the depth and breadth of their member engagement. Our team is united in its desire to help our clients better serve and empower their communities. CCPA Disclosure Notice: Click Here Apply tot his job

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