Gregory Leporati
Astoria,NY
Summary
Gregory Leporati is a results-oriented alumni relations director with an extensive background in writing and communications. He has more than a decade of experience planning events, launching new programs, and working closely with fundraisers to achieve development goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Alumni Relations & Volunteer Engagement
Baruch College
05.2023 - Current
- Oversees all programs, events, communications, and benefits catered to Baruch College's 175,000 alumni
- Leads a team of nine (with six direct reports) to host approximately 100 events each year, ranging from networking receptions to panel discussions to professional development webinars
- Manages multiple affinity and industry-based alumni networks, as well as regional networks across the country and abroad
- Oversees two major mentoring programs: Executives on Campus (which features 500+ alumni mentors and serves 2,000 students annually) and the Financial Women's Association at Baruch
- Connects alumni with on-campus volunteer opportunities, including speaking engagements and roundtables with students
- Serves as Editor-in-Chief of Baruch Alumni Magazine, approving and editing content
- Collaborates with Office of the President, College Advancement, and academic departments to strategically plan events that dovetail with fundraising goals
- Serves as host and primary speaker at many of the office's major events
Associate Director and Senior Editor
Baruch College
05.2018 - 04.2023
- Managed (along with two direct reports) the Office of Alumni Relations and Volunteer Engagement's communications, including broadcast emails, social media, and print mailings
- Ran all of the office's webinars (typically around 20 each year), focusing on career development and financial literacy programs that drew hundreds of attendees
- Served as Editor-in-Chief of the biannual Baruch Alumni Magazine, writing cover stories and alumni profiles
- Managed the Office of College Advancement's website, including donation and registration forms for alumni events
- Produced talking points for Baruch's President and produced written materials used by fundraisers while acquiring major gifts from donors
Assistant Director, Alumni Relations
Baruch College
03.2015 - 05.2018
- Managed all of the Office of Alumni Relations and Volunteer Engagement's social media and digital communications (including launching many of the office's current channels)
- Wrote features and profiles for Baruch Alumni Magazine
- Oversaw the launch of the office's new responsive design website
Communications and Projects Coordinator
Columbia University (Office of the President)
06.2014 - 03.2015
- Worked on a two-person team to manage communications for Columbia University President Lee Bollinger, including email and print correspondences
- Edited crisis communications and helped send broadcast emails on behalf of the president
Writer and Social Media Coordinator
St. John's University
11.2010 - 05.2014
- Wrote marketing and web copy for the University's Alumni Relations team, including letters, magazine articles, and pamphlets
Freelance Writer
GQ, New York Times, Washington Post
01.2016 - Current
- Writes about sports, culture, and technology for outlets including GQ, the New York Times, the Washington Post, Business Insider, and more.
Education
Master of Arts - English Literature
St. John's University
05-2010
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
St. John's University
05-2009
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Video Editing and Photography
- Raiser's Edge (and Familiar with Other CRMs)
- Zoom, Teams, and Similar Platforms
- Writing and Editing
Timeline
Director, Alumni Relations & Volunteer Engagement
Baruch College
05.2023 - Current
Associate Director and Senior Editor
Baruch College
05.2018 - 04.2023
Freelance Writer
GQ, New York Times, Washington Post
01.2016 - Current
Assistant Director, Alumni Relations
Baruch College
03.2015 - 05.2018
Communications and Projects Coordinator
Columbia University (Office of the President)
06.2014 - 03.2015
Writer and Social Media Coordinator
St. John's University
11.2010 - 05.2014
Master of Arts - English Literature
St. John's University
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
St. John's University
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