Manager of Alumni Relations (maternity leave coverage)

Company: Lick-Wilmerding High School
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: April 17, 2025

Job Description:

Job DetailsJob Location: Lick-Wilmerding High School - San Francisco, CAPosition Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Bachelors DegreeSalary Range: $7500.00 - $9500.00 Salary/monthJob Category: Business DevelopmentDescriptionStart Date: May 12, 2025 or sooner dependent on availabilityStatus: Temporary, full-time exemptReports to: Senior Director of AdvancementPosition Description:The Manager of Alumni Relations is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with alumni and other constituencies and implementing fundraising initiatives to increase alumni participation and philanthropic support for LWHS. The Manager of Alumni Relations will identify class goals, implement multi-year reunion class giving programs, manage regional alumni chapters, create marketing plans, analyze engagement data, and manage a portfolio of alumni constituents. This position is required to proactively collaborate and foster relationships with a myriad of constituencies across the LWHS community. Additionally, they will work closely and collaborate with the Advancement Team on all Advancement goals and priorities.Primary ResponsibilitiesAlumni Engagement

• In coordination with the Advancement department, plan, strategize, and organize alumni engagement and giving programs
• Create and execute all digital annual giving appeals using multimedia platforms
• Solicit alumni and parents of alumni for the Annual Fund; provide resources for peer solicitations, track donor and prospect status, and communicate effectively with volunteers
• Recruit, train, and manage volunteers to assist with alumni giving programs (e.g., reunion giving)
• Serve as a partner to the Alumni Board President, members, and Class Representatives (local and national); coordinate, attend, and take notes at meetings
• Utilize various communication channels to keep alumni engaged with LWHS, promote fundraising initiatives, and engage alumni
• Direct the build-out of the alumni website to engage alumni, celebrate accomplishments, and maintain a virtual space for interaction
• Write and produce all quarterly alumni e-newsletters; develop periodic social media strategies to support fundraising and alumni engagement
• Work closely with the Executive Director of Advancement and the Director of Communications to develop content for the Annual Report, Alumni magazine and other LWHS publicationsAlumni Research and Data Analysis
  • Work closely with the Database Manager to ensure accurate alumni and PAL records in Raiser's Edge and other alumni databases; manage the alumni gift acknowledgment process for personal, timely, and appropriate recognition
  • Pull, track, and analyze data/results into reports for the Executive Director of Advancement and Head of School, and other volunteers; continuously track and analyze data to measure progress and inform strategy
  • Use wealth screening data, giving history, and other information to inform appeal segmentation and customized solicitation amounts for constituents
  • Conduct prospect discovery, stewardship, identify major gift potential, and solicit individual donations
  • Use outside sources (e.g., LinkedIn) to gather data and support engagement and annual giving effortsStewardship/Events
    • Plan and execute alumni events of all sizes from small gatherings off campus to large-scale events
    • Attend all Advancement events; help ensure successful execution of events and engagement activities
    • Collaborate with members of the Advancement Team on stewardship activities such as events, acknowledgments, and donor recognitionDepartment
      • Support and staff other events and activities as needed
      • Strengthen the operations of the Advancement Department
      • Perform other duties consistent with the above responsibilities and in conjunction with the overall goals of the Advancement Office; no task is too big or too small
      • Other duties as assignedQualifications
        • High degree of integrity and dedication to the mission of Lick-Wilmerding High School
        • Ability to establish goals and action plans and to work effectively both independently and in collaboration with others to achieve goals
        • Outstanding interpersonal skills, verbal, and written communication skills
        • Personal qualities of integrity, creativity, resilience, approachability, kindness, and humor
        • An appreciation for a fast-paced environment
        • Strong organization skills and detail-oriented
        • Demonstrated experience managing events
        • Experience in creating solicitation messaging
        • Strong self-motivation
        • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and relate well to all members of the community while maintaining appropriate confidentiality
        • A bachelor's degree and at least 5-7 years similar experience
        • Computer skills sufficient to fulfill job responsibilities; experience with Blackbaud's Raiser's Edge software, Google Drive, and various social media platforms preferred
        • Some evening/weekend work requiredHow to Apply:Please visit submit a cover letter, resume, and name and contact information for three references. No calls or emails please. This position is open until filled.
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