Advancement Administration | Michigan Tech Giving

William Roberts

Supports the VP for Advancement and Alumni Engagement
Manages VP’s calendars and meeting schedules
Manages budgetary and human resources operations for Advancement and Alumni Engagement
Processes travel reimbursements for AVPs
Department, Space, and Equipment Coordinator
Website updates

Provides overall strategy, direction and support to increase the number of transformational principal gifts
Oversees, and participates as appropriate, in the process of identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of the principal giving prospects
Networks across the University to generate and ensure global awareness of “big ideas”
Updates the Michigan Tech Fund Board of Directors on principal giving activities and recommends potential new members to this board
Provides direct and indirect management of prospects and donors with the capacity to make principal gifts
Supports the Dean of the College of Business with direct support of a portfolio of the College’s major and principal donors and prospects

Provides direction and leadership to the team of Alumni Engagement & Annual Giving professionals and respective priorities and programming at Michigan Tech.
Works collaboratively with alumni and university leadership to develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive program designed to provide meaningful opportunities for alumni to enhance loyalty, dedication, and financial support for Michigan Tech through three core pillars - events, volunteerism, and communications:
Serves as the on-campus spokesperson for more than 84,000 living alumni, leading efforts to create and sustain valuable connections for alumni and friends across the state, country, and around the world.
Develops, implements, and measures effectiveness of structure and programming to facilitate lifelong dialogue, relationships, and overall engagement between the University and its constituents to increase alumni participation and giving.
Develop and maintain cooperative and collaborative relationships and programs with other University units, such as Admissions, Career Services, Center for Diversity and Inclusion, Athletics, Student Affairs, University Marking & Communications, and all academic colleges and departments.