University Advancement Job Opportunities at Clark
Alumni return for Reunion 2006
Homecoming CougarFest2006—Sept. 15-17
2006 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees announced
Interested in other ways to volunteer for Clark?
Upcoming Events

ALUMNI RETURN FOR REUNION 2006  

Other highlights from Reunion 2006 include:

• The President's Reception and New England Clambake
• "What's new at Clark?" with President and Mrs. Bassett
• An enhanced schedule of "Back to the Classroom" sessions taught by Clark's talented faculty and staff
• The Spree Day Family Picnic
• Special tours of the new Cathy '83 and Marc '81 Lasry Center for Bioscience, the Strassler Family Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies, and Clark's revitalization initiatives in the Main South neighborhood
• Traditional Reunion favorites—special reunions with student organizations, the Alumni Class Banquet, a live jazz concert and Dancing Under the Stars
• The Class of 1956 and the 50-Year Association leading this year's graduates in the commencement procession

Read more about Reunion 2006 and Commencement in the upcoming summer issue of Clarknews, in your mailbox and online later this month. View and buy photos of Reunion 2006-Alumni Weekend online.

HOMECOMING COUGARFEST 2006—
Sept. 15-17  

If you're interested in getting more involved with Homecoming, encouraging friends to return to campus or hosting a Homecoming event, contact Zaharah McKinney, assisant director of Alumni Affairs, at zmickinney@clarku.edu or 508-793-7166.

2006 ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES ANNOUNCED 

Become a Class Agent
Help your class help Clark by becoming a class agent. As a class agent, you'll serve as an ambassador for the University, keeping your classmates connected to Clark and helping to raise much needed funds for scholarships and other crucial needs at the University. To learn more about becoming a class agent, contact Paul Mondestin, associate director of the Clark Fund, at pmondestin@clarku.edu or 1-888-257-5363.

INTERESTED IN OTHER WAYS TO VOLUNTEER FOR CLARK? 

UPCOMING EVENTS 

For more information or to RSVP, call 508-793-7166 or 800-793-6246, or e-mail alumni@clarku.edu.

July 19-27, Alumni Communities Welcome Days: Regional Alumni Communities will hold gatherings to welcome alumni from the Class of 2006 and incoming students in the Class of 2010. The following welcome days will be held throughout the country.

July 19: San Francisco

July 24: Fitchburg, Mass.

July 25: Boston, Rhode Island and Seattle

July 26: Hartford, Conn.

July 27: Holden, Mass., Philadelphia and Los Angeles

Aug. 23, First-Year Student Move-In Day: Alumni serve as ambassadors for the day welcoming new students and their families to Clark.

Sept. 5-6, Boston: Watch the Red Sox take on the Chicago White Sox. Come to Jillian's on Lansdowne Street before each game to celebrate with your fellow alumni.

Sept. 15-17, CougarFest Homecoming: Return to Campus for a day of alumni activities and athletic events.

Sept. 16, Athletic Hall of Fame dinner and induction ceremony

Sept. 16, Intercultural Celebration: Alumni and current students host activities and events at Clark to celebrate diversity.

Sept. 16, Volunteer Recognition Reception: for all alumni volunteers.

Oct. 25, Washington, D.C.: Joy Dunkerley Ph.D. '54 will host alumni, parents and friends at the Cosmos Club in Washington, D.C.

Nov. 9, Boston: The Third-Annual Young Alumni Reception, sponsored by the Boston Regional Alumni Community, will be held at Boston Beer Works, second floor, 112 Canal St.

Nov. 15-16, Third-Annual Alumni-in-Residence Program: Alumni will be invited back to campus to participate in classes and meet informally with students and student organizations.

UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT JOB OPPORTUNITIES AT CLARK 

Alumni Affairs:
Director of Alumni and Parent Relations

Code: A-45 (Replacement)

Clark University seeks an experienced, innovative and goal oriented professional to assume responsibility for the planning, execution and evaluation of an on-going alumni and parent relations program for approximately 28,000 alumni and 2,000 parents.
Program priorities include reunion, regional activities, young alumni, alumni admissions, homecoming events, parents association and working collaboratively with the University Advancement management team on philanthropic strategies to ensure successful fundraising programs that address the alumni and parent constituency.

This position requires a leader who has the ability to think strategically and creatively and who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment to build relationships with local, regional, national and international alumni and friends. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills required, as well as strong organization and supervisory skills. The successful candidate will manage a professional staff of five in addition to several student workers. Willingness and ability to travel frequently is required.

The Annual Fund:
Associate Director of the Clark Fund

Code: A-43 (New Position)

Clark University seeks an experienced, results-oriented individual to join a strategic team of professionals in its annual giving program, The Clark Fund. Responsibilities include working closely with the Director to develop a strategic plan for the Annual Fund; assist with setting individual and team oriented goals; analyze results and data, especially regarding all solicitations; work with staff to plan and implement the Annual Fund calendar, including direct mail, phone campaigns, electronic giving, individual solicitations, donor cultivation and recognition events; conducting personal solicitations of current and prospective donors up to $25,000.

Currently a $2 million program, the Clark Fund is looked to for significant growth over the next decade. The Associate Director is expected to work proactively with the University Advancement team and with other departments to increase the number of annual fund donors, cultivate relationships that lead to major gifts and identify capital campaign prospects.

This role requires a visionary thinker who can make recommendations in a fluid environment, with a proven track record of developing and implementing aggressive, comprehensive giving campaigns. Must be a catalyst that will incorporate best practices to identify, cultivate and successfully solicit individuals, with emphasis on major Annual Fund gifts to support Clark University's educational and research programs; possess analytical expertise as well as outstanding oral and written communications skills; and an imaginative and highly energetic approach to annual fundraising.

University Advancement:
Director of Development

Code: A-48 (Replacement)

Clark University seeks an experienced director of development to lead a comprehensive development program, including major gifts and planned giving. Reporting to the Vice President for University Advancement, the director will work closely with trustees, senior administration and alumni volunteers. The Director will supervise a staff of seven, including four major gift officers, a planned giving staff and will have direct responsibility of the major gift effort, including development and cultivation of leadership gift prospects.

We seek an accomplished individual with a proven track record of cultivating, soliciting and closing six & seven figure gifts. The successful candidate will provide energy, experience, creativity and leadership to a motivated group of fundraising professionals. Candidates with capital campaign experience preferred.

University Advancement:
Director of Planned Giving

Code: A-46 (Replacement)

The Director of Planned Giving will direct, manage and coordinate a comprehensive planned giving program for the university, including education, both internally and externally, about deferred gifting strategies and techniques, and will participate in the solicitation and stewardship of donors to ensure long-term relationships with Clark University. The Director will participate as a valued member of the University Advancement leadership group to provide thoughtful counsel to the Director of Development and the Vice President of University Advancement.

Reporting to the Director of Development, the Planned Giving Director is responsible for attracting significant private support to the University through application of an effective planned giving program. The successful candidate will have the ability to create and sustain donor trust and relationships among a broad donor constituency, work effectively and independently with professionals including attorneys, certified public accountants, bankers, and financial planners and have excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills.

A bachelor's degree is required, and a law degree or other professional certification is desirable.

For ALL Positions:
Review of application will begin immediately.
Please send cover letter and resume to: Human Resources, Clark University, 950 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01610 or preferably e-mail materials to: resumes@clarku.edu.