- Oversee all aspects of alumni relations and programming for a network of over 2,500 alumni.
- Develop, and organize annual alumni giving programs and campaigns in partnership with the Director of Advancement and Assistant/Associate Director of Annual Giving.
- Manage and oversee an active portfolio of alumni and parents of alumni for personal solicitations, including researching potential prospects, crafting detailed proposals, and conducting solicitation conversations.
- Identify alumni donors and prospects for inclusion within the Director of Advancement and Head of School's portfolios; Partner with the Director of Advancement and Head of School to facilitate the strategic engagement and solicitation of these donors and prospects.
- Oversee, build, and manage an active alumni network, including the development and facilitation of an Alumni Council, the development and implementation of an alumni networking platform, and the planning and execution of alumni engagement events, including opportunities for alumni to engage with current students.
- Design and implement an annual communication strategy in collaboration with the Advancement team and Communications and Marketing team to ensure that alumni are informed and connected, including curating and drafting content for alumni-related e-newsletters, alumni pages of The Light Magazine (i.e., class notes and profiles) and the BFS website.
- Partner with the Design, Advancement, and Data Systems specialist to maintain accurate alumni records, develop and maintain alumni giving dashboards and reports, and ensure data accuracy.
- Recruit, train, and manage volunteers to assist with alumni giving programs, including identifying opportunities for expanding and coordinating a robust class agent network.
- Identify leadership candidates for annual, capital and planned giving.
- Manage and oversee alumni communications, including: responding to electronic requests, initiate the collection and production of Alumni Class Notes, respond to inquiries and encourage alumni attendance at school-sponsored gatherings.
- Plan and organize the Senior Legacy Gift, in collaboration with the Director of Advancement.
- The Advancement Team handles its major events with an "all hands on deck" approach. This role includes assisting with all major events organized by the Advancement Team - such as fundraising, community building, and alumni events.
- Fully participate in the life of the School by attending events and programs - including those held on evenings and weekends - to cultivate relationships with students, alumni and families.
- Demonstrated project management skills, with a particular expertise in managing multiple workflows simultaneously.
- Effective organizational skills with careful attention to accuracy and detail.
- Exhibits ample evidence of strong writing, editing, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent communication skills, high energy, and a good sense of humor.
- An appreciation for the ideals of Quaker philosophy and Brooklyn Friends School's mission, and the nuances of a Quaker independent school. Comfort with and desire to learn more about Quaker values and decision-making practices.
- Strong work ethic and initiative in understanding all-school dynamics and proactively responding to a fast-paced environment.
- Respect for confidentiality and handles sensitive information with discretion and integrity
- Ability to navigate open, productive, and challenging conversations which punctuate our insistence and focus on partnering with those within and outside of our community with an uncompromisable, inclusive and antiracist construct of advancement, alumni relations, and community engagement work.
- Knowledge of Raiser's Edge software.
- Proficient in Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite.
- A dedicated life-long learner.
- 3-7 years of experience in fundraising and community engagement.
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Must be able to work in an office environment including prolonged periods of sitting and standing.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
- Must be able to stand, bend over, twist and reach to access file cabinets, bookshelves and navigate office and workstation spaces.
- Benefits: Colleagues may be eligible to participate in employment benefits including, but not limited to, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance. Benefits are subject to change at any time, and are subject to applicable plan documents.
- Resumé/Curriculum Vitae – Candidates are encouraged to include hyperlinks to applicable examples of their work in their professional journey.
- A Personal Statement/Cover Letter addressed to the Human Resources Department, that expresses the ways in which your journey has demonstrated the school's pillars of Equity and Inclusion, Quakerism, and Service Learning/Civic Engagement and how you see yourself further making them actionable within the context of your role.
- List of three professional references with name, title, relationship, and contact information (email and phone number)
- Optional: Any other documents/artifacts from your experience that you think represent you in an authentic manner
- Completed .
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Associate Director of Alumni Relations - Brooklyn, United States - Brooklyn Friends School
Description
Associate Director of Alumni Relations & Development
Position Type Administration Start 07/01/2024 School Name City, State Brooklyn, NY Posted 04/01/2024Please for full / fully formatted opportunity statement or go to the of our website.
POSITION STATEMENT
Associate Director of Alumni Relations & Development
Start Date: July 2024
OVERVIEW
Brooklyn Friends School (BFS), a thriving Preschool-12 grade school located in vibrant Downtown Brooklyn, seeks a dynamic individual to serve (effective Summer 2022) as Associate Director of Alumni Relations & Development within a vibrant community of colleagues (BFS uses the all-inclusive term, colleagues, to refer to all rather than one that delineates faculty/staff). Founded in 1867, Brooklyn Friends School's pillars of social justice, service learning/civic engagement, and Quakerism, serve as guideposts for our action-oriented collective work. has been illustrious and reflective of the expansive nature of human experiences. Guided by our, BFS provides a dynamic, diverse, and robust social/emotional environment and academic program that cultivates compassionate, intellectually curious, and confident changemakers. As a school, we affirm that human diversity includes, but is not limited to: race, ethnicity, culture, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic class, family structure and physical ability, as well as diversity of thought, talents, and learning style.
gives you a glimpse into our contemporary experience.
THE LEADER
The Associate Director of Alumni Relations & Development is an adept fundraiser and community building leadership professional who will work closely with the Advancement Team and the Communications and Marketing Team. This person will oversee the School's relationships with its alumni and alumni families, lead the development and implementation of strategies to enhance the engagement of our alumni body, and, in doing so, manage the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of alumni donors. The Associate Director will report to the Director of Advancement.
Primary Responsibilities:
Alumni Relations & Development:
Additional Responsibilities:
Qualifications and Characteristics Sought:
Physical Requirements of the Job
Union Status: Non-Union
Salary Range: $87,684 - $104,085
This salary range represents the expected annual salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your education level, experience, and other job-related factors.
To apply, please provide the following:
Email the above as attachments or (if possible) one comprehensive PDF to Please put as subject line: Associate Director of Alumni Relations & Development. Thank you
Brooklyn Friends School COVID-19 Vaccination Policy:
We appreciate your interest in employment at Brooklyn Friends School. We would like to note that the School has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, which requires all faculty and staff to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination.
