Alumni Relations Manager Cover Letter

Please consider me for the alumni relations manager opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for creative, collaborative, energetic, and strategic leadership to the Law School’s full scale ODAR program including major/principal gifts, annual giving, and alumni/ae relations.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing a marketing plan and seeing it through to completion
• Experience in multi-media, digital strategy, and CRM software management-related roles strongly preferred
• Experience in annual giving campaigns and initiatives within the non-profit sector is desirable
• Very good knowledge (Level 5) of spoken English, spoken French and written English
• Advanced knowledge of desktop publication skills, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe publication tools, and Photoshop
• Previous alumni relations experience in an accounting or professional services environment is strongly preferred
• Computer proficiency and accuracy
• Extensive knowledge of MS Suite especially Excel computer language

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the alumni relations manager position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for direct alumni relations support for RIT’s School of Individualized Study and Office of Graduate Education as well as interim support to any college or academic area that does not have alumni relations staff assigned.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Superior customer service orientation and follow-through
• Strong facility with Excel and PowerPoint and/or other graphics tools preferred
• Possess knowledge of best practices in office systems and procedures and, where appropriate, principles of supervision
• Nimble with Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Dedication to outstanding customer service
• Comfortable with high-paced, externally-facing, team environment
• Passion for education and the role it plays in fostering a just and equitable society
• Experience working in the field of annual giving and knowledge of its role in development

In response to your job posting for alumni relations manager, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for vision, leadership, and oversight to the Office of Alumni Relations, the Alumni Association board of directors and its committees, and other partners and committees to plan and execute the vision and strategy of the University related to alumni engagement.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Knowledge of iModules email system program and understanding of HTML
• Understanding of online programs such as Facebook, Twitter, OLC, and Cascade as means of connecting with target audiences
• Basic understanding and compliance with university, state and federal electronic communication requirements
• Understanding of basic and advanced office procedures
• Knowledge of relational database management and a variety of software programs used for general office support, including extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access)
• Knowledge of HTML, SQL, and Internet programming experience
• Broad background and experience with organizational and business communication, including promotional materials
• Experience presenting to groups of varying size

In response to your job posting for alumni relations manager, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for office support for the Director of Alumni and Church Engagement and the Assistant Director for Alumni and Parent Relations.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Strong computer skills (e.g., MS office suite including Excel, web content management systems, social media tools)
• Excellent organizational skills, including attention to detail, and managing multiple projects and tasks
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective graphic design and branding principles
• Support the Executive Director and Managing Director, Development & Community Relations in preparing for and following up from meetings with current and prospective funders by drafting emails, meeting agendas and talking points
• Develop, implement, and maintain a set of strong development systems for updating engagement records, payment processing, and systems for prospecting, qualifying, cultivating and stewarding donors
• Partner with the Managing Director, Development & Community Relations to plan and execute development events
• Record of achieving ambitious goals and creating effective systems to manage multiple projects
• Excellent project management skills, especially related to communications and events

In response to your job posting for alumni relations manager, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for general administrative support across the University Relations departmental units with focus on the endeavors of the Alumni and Parent Engagement, Donor Relations, and Willamette Annual Fund teams.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Familiarity with university systems and processes, in particular DART
• Extensive knowledge and working experience with complex databases
• Experience with and interest in working with social media tools
• BA in Marketing or Communications preferred
• Proven abilities in project and people management, planning, and coordination
• Positive, pragmatic, excellent at "making things happen"
• Content development, marketing and/or graphic design experience is preferred
• Experience in electronic communications, social media, and website tools strongly preferred