With Who: Dana Hall School
Location: Wellesley, MA
Type of Employment: Full-Time
Position Description: Dana Hall School seeks candidates for the position of Associate Director for Alumnae Relations and Giving. The individual in this position will be accountable for:
- Building a strong and effective alumnae relations program and creating metrics to benchmark against other schools and growth of Dana Hall’s program
- Working with the Director of the Dana Fund, the Senior Gift Officer for Reunion Giving, and the Director of Major and Planned Gifts to design and implement a comprehensive alumnae giving program that increases overall dollars raised and participation by alumnae of all classes
- Soliciting all alumnae for annual gifts except those in reunion years or assigned to the Director of Major and Planned Gifts
- Recruiting, training and managing the Alumnae Council, class correspondents, class agents, and other alumnae volunteers
- Designing and executing, with help from the Assistant Director of Alumnae Events, the fall and spring alumnae reunions
- Collaborating with the Director of Special Events and Parent Relations in the promotion and execution of the bi-annual signature event She Sails
- Working with division directors to recommend and recruit alumnae for student programs and events
- Recommend to appropriate advancement office staff those alumnae who should receive special visits and solicitations.
- Managing and supporting alumnae across the country and around the world.
Requirements: Candidates must have: a bachelor’s degree; demonstrated fundraising experience (minimum 3 years) and success, preferably in a similar institution; demonstrated experience in the field and a solid track record in building a vital alumnae program and developing a strong core of alumnae leaders; ability to travel and work occasional evenings and weekends. Candidates must be able to remain seated for extended periods.
Successful candidates will possess: excellent organizational skills, accuracy and attention to detail; positive, proactive attitude; excellent communication skills, both written and oral; ability to articulate the School’s mission and priorities; knowledge of Raiser’s Edge/NXT a plus.
Apply (or request more information): Apply today! See the full online posting and application information here: Dana Hall School Job Application