Alumni Engagement Associate at Bishop O'Dowd High School

Bishop O’Dowd High School

Alumni Engagement Associate

Contract type - 12 month, exempt

Salary range - $70,000 - $85,000 DOE 

Reports to: Senior Director of Development

Bishop O’Dowd Mission/Charism

Mission: Bishop O’Dowd High School is a Catholic college-preparatory community, guided by the teachings of Jesus Christ, that educates its diverse student body to build a more just, joyful and sustainable world.

Charism:

Finding God In All Things Calls Us to:

Community in Diversity,

Strength of Character,

Academic Excellence,

Kinship With Creation,

Social Justice,

Joy

Job Summary

Bishop O'Dowd High School is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Alumni Engagement Associate to advance the mission of the school by engaging the alumni constituent base in giving, campus involvement and volunteering. Led by the Senior Director of Development, the Associate will implement engagement and fundraising initiatives to increase alumni philanthropic support and participation.

This role involves managing class reunion prospects for lead gifts, supporting reunion giving goals, implementing multi-year reunion class giving programs, identifying and soliciting regional alumni, coordinating regional events and fundraising programs, creating marketing initiatives, and analyzing engagement data. The associate will conduct 100 in-person constituent visits per year.

This position reports to the Senior Director of Development and works closely with the Director of Annual Giving, the Director of Events, and the Communications team.

Key Responsibilities

Alumni Giving

• Develop, execute, and maintain fundraising initiatives to increase alumni philanthropic support and meet annual fundraising goals.

• Execute reunion class giving programs, including recruiting volunteer leadership, managing the alumni component of the campaign, and monitoring class progress to ensure financial goals are met.

• Identify and foster alumni class representatives to serve as giving ambassadors for annual class reunions.

• Conduct 100 in-person visits with alumni per year to assess capacity and affinity, solicit gifts, deepen relationships, and identify prospects for cultivation by senior fundraisers.

• Partner with the Senior Director of Development and Director of Annual Giving to create and implement strategies for donor acquisition, retention, and increased giving.

• Track and analyze reunion data to measure progress and inform strategy adjustments.

• Utilize various communication channels to promote fundraising initiatives and engage alumni.

Alumni Engagement

• Work with the Development team to articulate a compelling vision for alumni engagement and develop strategies and metrics for advancing the School's goals with alumni.

• Support strategy and execution for alumni events, including reunions and happy hours, ensuring alignment with broader team and school goals. Partner with the Director of Events on planning and production.

• Ensure that alumni demographic and contact information is continually improved and maintained. Maintain data integrity in partnership with the Development Services Manager.

• Organize and manage volunteers for alumni events and programs, and partner with colleagues to identify alumni speakers for Career Day and other events.

• In consultation with the Senior Director of Development and Communications team, maintain a communications plan for alumni-related content across print, electronic publications, website, and social media.

• Remain up-to-date on current methods and innovations to effectively communicate with alumni.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in department-wide efforts including the Parent Pledge Program, Fiscal Year End and Calendar Year End solicitations, and weekly stewardship calls.

• Assist with weekend and evening development events throughout the year and attend school wide functions as needed.

• Understand the school's academic program and campus culture, and demonstrate support and respect for our mission, vision, core values, and Catholic identity.

• Travel locally as needed and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree

• Minimum of 2-3 years experience in fundraising or non-profit work preferred. Experience in school or educational settings is preferred.

• Ability to support programs consistent with department and school strategic plans, and to ensure that programs effectively address agreed-upon objectives and priorities.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral, and a high level of professionalism in social and professional settings.

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within a diverse multicultural environment and contribute to an office environment that is collegial, dynamic, and fun.

• Excellent customer service and public relations skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects; flexible and comfortable in a fast-paced environment, with excellent follow through and accountability.

• Capacity to both work independently and thrive in a team environment.

• Willingness and ability to travel and work outside normal business hours as needed.

• A sense of humor is appreciated.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Additionally, all personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please submit your cover letter, resume, references, and salary requirements through our recruitment portal.

Pre-employment background screening is required for all positions. For more information on Bishop O’Dowd High School, please see our website at: http://bishopodowd.org.

Bishop O’Dowd High School is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment policies and procedures. It follows the Diocese of Oakland's policies prohibiting illegal harassment, retaliation, or discrimination. However, as a Roman Catholic high school with a stated mission, goals, and objectives that clearly reflect the teachings and educational philosophy of the Diocese of Oakland, Bishop O’Dowd High School reserves the right to require all current and prospective employees to commit to carrying out their duties and responsibilities in a manner that clearly and unconditionally demonstrates support of and respect for the school’s mission and Catholic identity. Persons who in good conscience are unable to agree to this commitment should not seek or accept employment at Bishop O’Dowd High School. As a faith-based institution, we reserve the right to use religion as a criterion in hiring decisions, as permitted by law, as it relates to performing essential job duties.