Northrise University 2021-06-01 - Till now

Strategic Partnerships and Events Coordinator

Key Deliverables: Interfacing with local and foreign partners. Coordinating and managing the participation of administrators, academic leaders, volunteers and the development of staff in the University’s fundraising activities. Developing and implementing strategic steps to build relationships that results in support of students. Communicating the NU story to prospective donors, Prepare written proposals, information materials, and other materials needed to secure gifts. Maintaining contact with and developing grant proposals for foundations and corporations as an income generationing activity for the University. Maintaining a centrally coordinated database for foundations and corporate files, records and reports. Facilitating fundraising training opportunities for development of staff, academic leaders and volunteers. Developing strategies for specific industry components to tourism, mining agribusiness, retail, finance, energy, engineering and technology and consumer good services. Overseeing the University Entrepreneurial Program for graduating students and intern opportunities for NU junior and senior students. Identifying, organizing and executing opportunities for public engagement, professional development of the alumni community. Representing the University to government and industry, and facilitating interactions between the University and these agencies. Implementing multi-faceted programs for alumni and students that increase goodwill and engagement with the University. Identifying and training alumni volunteers and leaders. Driving the establishment and maintenance of an accurate alumni database. Planning and actively supporting all aspects of chapter/branch events, reunion program development and regional alumni programming. Leading a University-wide program to recognize alumni contributions and achievements. Providing leadership and support for the Alumni Association, including the recruitment of new members, defining responsibilities, planning meetings, and enhancing the visibility of the Alumni Association. Managing the Alumni Relations Office and ensuring that it is operating in an efficient manner which advances the University’s goals and objectives, as well as strategizing the direction of the Alumni Association. Developing and managing the annual budget, including all Alumni-related revenue generating budgets.