Alumnae Relations and Development Manager

ROME GROUP; Quebec; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks an Alumnae Relations and Development Manager to enhance alumni engagement and increase fundraising efforts. The successful candidate will collaborate with the Advancement Team to develop strategies and manage communications, ensuring a strong connection with RKA's alumni base and improving philanthropy efforts.

Qualifications

• Experience in alumni relations or fundraising preferred.
• Proficient in managing data systems for tracking engagements.
• Strong organizational skills to handle events and communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies for alumni relations and donor engagement.
• Manage and track alumni engagement and giving efforts.
• Coordinate alumni events and communication tools.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Management

Fundraising

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

ALUMNAE RELATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Purpose of the Position
The Alumni Relations and Development Manager is responsible for stewarding and growing the base of alumni involvement with RKA as well as others who generously support RKA. RKA’s greatest strength is its proud alumni base. With over 100+ years of history, this position is key to maintaining the ongoing connection between the RKA of today and that of those who have proudly graduated.

Responsibilities Include:
Develops overall strategies for alumni relations and create relationships with alumni, inviting them to continue to engage with the RKA community

Qualify and cultivate alumni donors with a primary focus on unrestricted giving, with the goal of increasing the donor’s support to leadership and major gift levels.

Increase alumni giving by fostering a culture of philanthropy and inspiring our alumni to support the RKA mission.
Execute Reunion Year activities and giving

Develop and manage data systems to track alumni engagement and outcomes and ensure data is current and accurate

Ensure timely and appropriate information is communicated with alumni

Work closely with Advancement Team at RKA to ensure short and long-term fundraising success

Cultivate alumni relationships that develop into volunteer engagement and donors

• Include strategies to engage alumni in annual giving

• Include strategies to engage alumni in volunteer recruitment

• Include strategies to engage alumni in donor events

• Create and support alumni-centered communications tools such as newsletters, LinkedIn, social media, etc.

Ensure timely gift processing and acknowledgement letters.

Manager Gala event software including guest registration, auction item tracking, and guest information.

Ensure excellent service standards and maintain high customer satisfaction

Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality

Work collaboratively to support the direction and goals of the Advancement Team.

To apply: Please send application information to Nicole Blazer at [e-mail].

About Rosati-Kain Academy

An all-girls Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of St. Louis since 1911, Rosati-Kain became an independent Catholic school in 2023. Rosati-Kain Academy (RKA) serves a diverse population of students seeking a small, culturally responsive community and rigorous academics. Current enrollment for grades 9-12 is 128 students with approximately 40 faculty and staff. RKA operates under a President/Principal model and is sponsored by St. Joseph Educational Ministries. With strong alumnae and community support, Rosati stands as the only all-girl’s Catholic high school in the City of St. Louis.

Rosati-Kain Academy will provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons and administer all aspects and conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion,nationalor ethnicorigin, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran or military status or any other status protected by existing state or federal law or regulations—except for positions that fall within the ministerial exception, including employees that “play a vital part in carrying out the mission of the Church.”Equal employment opportunity includes, but is not limited to, employment, training, promotion, demotion, leaves of absence and termination. Rosati-Kain Academy will not discriminate in the acceptance of students for enrollment or in the award of scholarships on the basis ofreligion, race, color, national or ethnic origin,age, sexual orientation, or disability.