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Role
Under minimum supervision, develops, coordinates, promotes, maintains and evaluates special events, programs, and projects with the Turi Alumni, with a focus on developing means by which to engage alumni through the common bonds of St Andrew’s School, Turi. A key part of the role includes supporting the School’s development goals through strategic fundraising initiatives targeted at the alumni community.
Key Responsibilities
Alumni Engagement
Develops, coordinates and evaluates programs and projects to promote alumni relations.
Plans, coordinates, and attends events, meetings, or other activities as requested by St Andrew’s. This may include alumni and volunteer recognition banquets, receptions, homecoming, and reunions.
Serves on committees relating to alumni relations and acts as liaison between St Andrew’s and the Old Turian alumni association. Acts as the secretariat for the Old Turian alumni association.
Identifies, cultivates, and stewards alumni and volunteers. Helps current volunteer leadership to identify potential new volunteers and future leadership.
Coordinates and produces reports, proposals, and analyses for management, including monthly budget to actual reviews, periodic data reports, and post-event evaluations.
Develops, sustains, and strengthens alumni chapters focused on maintaining connections through events, projects and programs.
Collaborates with internal staff to engage alumni through academic and geographic initiatives.
Coordinates with staff across St Andrew’s to promote events and alumni engagement opportunities.
Represents the organization at various community and/or business meetings, committees, and task forces; promotes existing and new programs and/or policies.
Development and Fundraising
Supports the School’s fundraising strategy by building and nurturing relationships with alumni as potential donors and advocates.
Assists in the planning and execution of targeted fundraising campaigns, appeals and giving days specifically focused on the alumni community.
Identifies, qualifies, and helps to steward alumni prospects for major gifts, legacy giving, annual giving, and special campaigns.
Coordinates alumni involvement in fundraising initiatives including peer-to-peer fundraising, class giving programs, and reunion giving efforts.
Collaborates with the Advancement/Development team to align alumni relations efforts with broader school fundraising objectives.
Gathers and maintains accurate data on alumni giving capacity and philanthropic interests using appropriate CRM systems and tools.
Works with the Communications and Marketing teams to develop compelling messaging and content that motivates alumni to give back to the School.
Minimum Education Requirement
Bachelor’s degree; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
Experience in donor stewardship, prospect identification, and alumni fundraising.
Ability to plan, organize, and facilitate special events with a focus on engagement and philanthropy.
Ability to design and write promotional material with fundraising goals in mind.
Ability to develop, prepare, and deliver effective programs, seminars, and workshops relating to alumni relations and fundraising.
Competence in using fundraising databases/CRMs and producing detailed analytical reports.
Demonstrated initiative, creativity, and strong organizational skills.
Ability to travel and work flexible hours as required.
