Manager of Annual Giving & Alumni Relations

Manager of Annual Giving & Alumni Relations

Salary

$49,680.00 - $60,000.00 Annually

Location

Honolulu, Hawaii

Job Type

Staff - Regular Full Time Exempt

Job Number

02692

Department

Advancement Administration

Opening Date

04/23/2026

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Hawai'i Pacific University is designated as an Alaskan Native and Native Hawaiian (ANNH) Serving Institution by the US Department of Education. As such, we strive for accurate displays of the Hawaiian language in all our institutional materials. This includes the appropriate use of diacritical marks such as the 'okina and kahako. Unfortunately, at times external vendors and other third-party technology integrations do not support the use of these characters. Mahalo for your understanding.

Description

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Alumni Engagement & Regional Strategy at Hawaii Pacific University, the Manager of Annual Giving & Alumni Engagement is responsible for the planning, execution, and evaluation of the Universitys annual giving program and alumni engagement communications. The Manager owns the day-to-day implementation of HPUs multi-channel solicitation strategy and serves as the primary driver of the Presidents Circle program - the Universitys mid-level annual giving society - with direct responsibility for growing membership, revenue, and participant engagement.

The Manager makes strategic decisions about solicitation timing, donor segmentation, and alumni participation pathways. This role is not primarily administrative; it is a revenue-generating program management position that requires sound analytical judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to translate data into actionable strategy. The Manager owns Kai Ulu alumni communications, HPU Connect platform management, endowed and current-use fund stewardship reporting, and day-to-day administration of eTeams athletic fundraising campaigns. The Manager coordinates engagement events that support both annual giving goals and major gift cultivation.

The Manager works collaboratively with members of the Advancement team and University faculty, staff, and students, in all activities that advance the mission and vision of HPU.

Location: This position is located in downtown Honolulu at our Harbor Court offices.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelors degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field.
• Minimum of two years of experience in annual giving fundraising, alumni relations, nonprofit communications, or a closely related field.
• Experience planning and executing multi-channel direct marketing campaigns (email, direct mail, digital).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to craft compelling donor-facing content.
• Experience with CRM or donor database systems; experience with Raisers Edge and Constant Contact preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and comfort with tools such as Smartsheets.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience managing a membership-based giving society or leadership annual giving program.
• Experience with social media content strategy and development.
• Familiarity with alumni engagement platforms such as HPU Connect or comparable online networking tools.
• Ability to analyze program data and make recommendations based on findings.
• A commitment to continued professional development and an interest in the advancement profession.

Other Qualifications:

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship and relocation allowance are not available for this position.
• Report to work obligations to support the department and may require work during HPU's winter break, if necessary.
• Must meet training and background check qualifications and comply with the Protection of Minors policy.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple simultaneous priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work all shifts and extended hours, including occasional evenings and weekends for events.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment requiring excellent time and stress management skills.

Key Responsibilities/Essential Job Functions:

1. Annual Giving Program Management (45%)

• Plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive multi-channel annual giving program designed to grow donor participation and build a long-term base of philanthropic support for HPU.
• Make program-level decisions about solicitation timing, audience segmentation (in collaboration with Data, Analytics & Operations Specialist), channel selection, and messaging to maximize donor response and revenue.
• Lead the Presidents Circle annual giving society, with direct responsibility for member cultivation, renewal solicitations, acquisition outreach, and benefit fulfillment.
• Collaborate with the Data, Analytics & Operations Specialist to implement segmentation strategies and targeted outreach efforts.
• Develop and maintain a solicitation calendar that coordinates all annual giving appeals and ensures consistent, well-timed communication with donors and prospects.
• Monitor program performance against established goals, track key metrics, and prepare regular reports for the Director.
• Collaborate with the Student Philanthropy Committee to plan and implement the annual Sharks Legacy Campaign to increase engagement and philanthropic support among graduating students.
• In collaboration with the Director, plan and execute solicitations for individual donors at the $1,000 to $24,999 giving levels.
• Administer eTeams fundraising campaigns for HPU athletic programs, including campaign setup, donor communication, progress tracking, and reporting; campaign strategy is set in coordination with the Director as the Athletics liaison.

2. Alumni Communications & Engagement Programming (30%)

• Own and manage Kai Ulu and all Advancement alumni communications, ensuring content is compelling, consistent, and aligned with HPUs brand and Advancements engagement strategy.
• Develop and implement a multi-channel advancement communications strategy utilizing email, social media, digital platforms, and print.
• Plan, implement, and maintain an engagement strategy for HPU Connect, the Universitys alumni networking platform.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Communications to develop alumni stories, solicitation content, and messaging that strengthen the institutional brand.
• Maintain a calendar of all advancement communications and solicitations, ensuring coordination across channels and avoiding communication fatigue.
• Bring new and creative ideas to further engage and grow the alumni community.

3. Donor Relations, Stewardship & Events (15%)

• Coordinate and support all donor cultivation, stewardship, and recognition events managed by University Advancement, with responsibility for event logistics, invitations, run-of-show, and on-site execution. Note: Athletics fundraising events are coordinated by the Athletics departments Assistant Athletic Director.
• Manage the execution of all donor stewardship programming, including annual current-use and endowed fund stewardship reports that demonstrate the impact of donor philanthropy to individual donors on the required reporting schedule.
• Maintain the stewardship reporting calendar, ensuring all fund reports are completed accurately and delivered to donors on time.
• Produce and distribute donor and fund reports for academic leadership, enabling proactive stewardship and informed donor engagement strategies
• Create stewardship packages for donors that reflect thoughtful, personalized recognition.
• Manage event and program budgets, ensuring adherence to approved spending.

4. Student Supervision (5%)

• Recruit, train, and supervise the daily work schedules and project assignments for Advancement student workers, ensuring high-quality work products and a positive learning experience.

5. Performs other related duties as assigned (5%)

• Actively participates as an effective member of the Advancement team by completing assigned duties and accepting additional assignments or reassignments.

This description is not designed to list all activities, duties, or responsibilities which may be required for this job. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned at any time.

Hawaii Pacific University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable environment in which faculty and staff can excel irrespective of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, or any other protected class covered by state and federal law. Hawaii Pacific University encourages applications from veterans and individuals with disabilities. A pre-employment background investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.

Hawaii Pacific University is a learning community where staff, faculty, and more than 5,000 students come together from around the world to learn and work in a spirit of caring, honesty, freedom, and ohana (family).

Cooperation, communication, and collegiality are the foundation of our community. We fulfill the responsibilities of our educational mission through mutual trust and respect, innovation and involvement, expertise, and intellectual fellowship. We offer all members of our community the opportunity to excel, including resources and rewards commensurate with individual contributions and potential. As a team, we are committed to serving our local and global communities and embrace our values of aloha, pono, and kuleana.

We seek talented and energetic people who thrive on challenge and innovation in supporting the mission and values of our university. HPU offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Why consider a career with HPU? Here are some of the benefits of employment . . .

Health and Wellness Comprehensive health insurance, life and disability insurance, employee assistance program and wellness program.

Holidays and Leave A generous holiday schedule that recognizes 15 plus the workdays between Christmas and New Years. Eligible employees also receive vacation, sick and other types of paid leave.

Tuition Waiver Full time employees and spouse/dependent children pursuing a higher education degree at HPU may apply for a tuition waiver.

Retirement Plan Eligible employees can start saving for the future and enroll in the Hawaii Pacific University 403(b) retirement plan upon hire.

Discounts Discounts for products and services including Hawaiian Airlines, rental car, hotels, theme parks, attractions, and more.

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Are you proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and comfort with tools such as Smartsheets?

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Do you have experience with CRM or donor database systems; experience with Raisers Edge and Constant Contact preferred ?

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Do you possess strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to craft compelling donor-facing content?

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Do yo have experience planning and executing multi-channel direct marketing campaigns (email, direct mail, digital) ?

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Do you have a minimum of two years experience in annual giving fundraising, alumni relations, nonprofit communications, or a closely related field?

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Do you have a Bachelors Degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field?

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Employer Hawaii Pacific University

Address Waterfront Plaza

500 Ala Moana Blvd Ste 4-545

Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813

Phone 808-544-0243

Website http://www.hpu.edu/jobs