Director of Alumni & Friends Engagement

Butte, MT
Full Time
Montana Tech Foundation
Experienced

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 If interested in this position, please submit your cover letter, resume, and names and contact information for three professional references to [email protected].

Director of Alumni & Friends Engagement

Organization: Montana Tech Foundation
Location: Butte, Montana
Reports to: CEO, with a dotted line to the Vice President of Development and Philanthropic Engagement

Position Summary

The Director of Alumni & Friends Engagement serves as a leader of the Montana Tech Foundation, responsible for advancing a comprehensive and strategic alumni, friends, and annual giving program that strengthens lifelong connections and philanthropic support for Montana Technological University. This position provides visionary direction for alumni and friend engagement, annual giving outreach, volunteer involvement, and donor communications, fostering pride, advocacy, and investment in Montana Tech’s mission.

The Director collaborates closely with Foundation and University leadership, the Montana Tech Alumni Association and regional chapters, faculty, staff, community partners, and volunteers to build meaningful relationships and expand the base of philanthropic support.

Core Responsibilities

Alumni & Friends Engagement

  • Lead the design and implementation of an integrated alumni and friends engagement strategy that promotes lifelong connection, pride, and participation.
  • Serve as the primary liaison to the Montana Tech Alumni Association, its Board, and regional and national alumni networks.
  • Develop and manage events, programs, and communications that connect alumni and friends with Montana Tech such as on campus events, homecoming, reunions, tailgates, and regional gatherings.
  • Collaborate with campus leadership, academic and athletic departments, and student clubs to create opportunities linking alumni with students, faculty, and campus life.
  • Coordinate alumni and friend communications, including newsletters, features, and some digital media, in partnership with the University’s marketing team.

Annual Giving & Philanthropic Outreach

  • Lead and support annual giving initiatives that focus on donor acquisition, retention, and participation, especially among alumni and friends.
  • Design and execute multi-channel fundraising campaigns (direct mail, email, giving events, and crowdfunding).
  • Develop segmentation strategies, targeted messaging, and stewardship processes to grow annual and recurring support.
  • Partner with development team members to build a strong donor pipeline and align alumni engagement efforts with fundraising priorities.
  • Monitor key performance indicators, evaluate results, and adjust strategies based on data-driven insights.

Leadership and Collaboration

  • Manage staff, interns, and volunteers supporting alumni, friends, and annual giving activities.
  • Align goals and objectives with the Foundation’s strategic plan and institutional priorities.
  • Represent the Montana Tech Foundation at university and community events, including evenings and weekends as required.
  • Promote a collaborative, innovative, and donor-centered culture within the Foundation team.

Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree and experience in alumni relations, fundraising, advancement, or a related higher education/nonprofit field.
  • Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, including public speaking and digital outreach.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Demonstrated ability to inspire and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

Preferred

  • Experience within a university foundation or advancement office.
  • Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, Blackbaud, Salesforce) and engagement analytics.
  • Knowledge of Montana Technological University or enthusiasm for STEM-focused institutions.
  • Proven leadership in planning and executing engagement and fundraising programs.

 Employment Details

The Montana Tech Foundation offers a competitive salary (minimum $60,000, commensurate with experience) and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, paid leave, and retirement contributions. This is a full-time, on-campus position located in Butte, Montana. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

 If interested please submit your cover letter, resume, and names and contact information for three professional references to [email protected].

For full consideration application materials must be complete.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.

Montana Tech is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such, the University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference. In support of the University’s mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged. Montana Tech makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee’s ability to perform the duties of the job. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, Montana Tech provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans.

To claim veteran’s preference please complete the employment (veteran’s) preference form located on the employment page and email to humanresources@mtech.edu. You must include the job title of the position in which you are applying.

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To request an accommodation for the application or interview, please contact Cathy Isakson 406-496-4380; cisakson@mtech.edu

Why Work at Tech?

Help meet the changing needs of society by providing a transformative student experience by helping develop leaders for tomorrow by advancing science, engineering and technology.

In addition, Montana Tech offers an attractive benefits package* which includes:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with low deductibles and comprehensive coverage.
  • Generous employer contribution toward monthly health care benefits worth $6.08 per hour.
  • 5.9% retirement employer contribution for eligible employees
  • 11 Holidays per year
  • 3 weeks of Annual Leave to start
  • Generous sick leave policy that can be used for sick children, doctor and dentist appointments as well as bereavement.
  • 6 credits of coursework free per year (fees not included)
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Reduced tuition for dependents after 4 months of employment for eligible employees
  • Employee Assistance and a Wellness Program
  • Optional Retirement Plan for eligible employees
  • Possible remote work days with supervisor approval and eligible positions.

* Benefits are dependent on position type and terms and conditions of eligibility.

Montana Technological University, Butte Montana, is nestled in the Heart of the Rocky Mountains along the Continental Divide, where I-15 and I-90 intersect. We are home to the largest National Historic District in the country. Montana Tech is a special focus institution with a reputation for excellence and value. Montana Tech is ranked #1 in the nation by CollegeNET.

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