Mount Holyoke Fund Officer for Campus Philanthropy and Recent Alums

Job no:

R-0000002979

Position Title:

Mount Holyoke Fund Officer for Campus Philanthropy and Recent Alums

Faculty or Staff:

Staff

Full Time or Part Time:

Full time

In-Person, Hybrid, or Remote:

Hybrid

Minimum Starting Rate of Pay:

$68,272.00

Rate of pay commensurate with experience

Start Date:

03/09/2026

Job Description:

The Mount Holyoke Fund Officer for Campus Philanthropy and Recent Alums helps build a strong, inclusive culture of giving at Mount Holyoke College. This role leads philanthropic education and engagement for students, faculty, and staff, and partners with recent alum volunteers and donors in the 2nd, 5th, 10th, and 15th reunion cycles.

Ideal for an early-career professional, this position offers hands-on experience in relationship-building, volunteer leadership, and mission-driven communication. The officer collaborates closely with campus partners, mentors student leaders, and contributes creative ideas to annual giving strategies. Hybrid work flexibility is available with approval. faculty, and staff—strengthening understanding of how philanthropy supports the College today and shapes its future. The officer also partners closely with recent alum volunteers and donors, advancing engagement and giving in the 2nd, 5th, 10th, and 15th reunion cycles.

This position is ideal for an early-career professional excited about relationship-building, volunteer leadership, and mission-driven communication. The officer will collaborate with campus partners, mentor student leaders, and support volunteers while contributing fresh ideas to annual giving strategies. With opportunities for creativity, visibility, and professional growth, this role offers a meaningful entry point into advancement work and higher education.

Hybrid work flexibility is available based on departmental needs and approval from the AVP/VP for College Relations.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote a campus-wide culture of philanthropy through education, engagement, and collaboration.

• Strengthen faculty and staff giving through outreach, messaging, and recognition efforts.

• Develop and lead student philanthropy programs, including senior giving; recruit and mentor student volunteers.

• Manage recent alum volunteer engagement across reunion classes and support annual giving campaigns.

• Maintain a portfolio of recent alum donors and conduct donor outreach and meetings.

• Participate in College Relations events and support Mount Holyoke Fund initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years of experience in fundraising, volunteer management, student engagement, or related fields.

• Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.

• Commitment to the mission of a liberal arts college and the role of philanthropy.

• Comfort with social media, data, and learning new technologies.

• Willingness to travel and occasionally work evenings/weekends.

Hiring Range $68,272 - $76,806

Full Job Description

Background Checks:

Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.

Special Instructions for Applicants: 

Apply online; application materials must include:

• A cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications

• A complete resume or curriculum vitae

• For faculty positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be required.

​It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.