Campus School Development & Alumni Director

Smith College; Northampton, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith College's Campus School seeks a Director of Development and Alumni Relations to lead fundraising operations, including the annual fund, planned giving, and alumni relations, reporting to the Head of School and collaborating with the college development office.

Responsibilities include planning long- and short-term advancement strategies, processing gifts, donor stewardship, grant support, and expanding the alumni database while coordinating with the Family School Partnership on key events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a proven track record in leadership and communications.
• Graduate degree with fundraising/alumni relations experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of development software and donor databases.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee short- and long-term advancement strategy and appeals.
• Oversee gift processing, receipts, and donor stewardship with personalized follow-up.
• Develop alumni relations initiatives and coordinate with College Alumni Office.
• Support Family School Partnership events and engagement activities.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Oral/written communication

Self-direction

Collaboration

Tech literacy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

Fundraising software

Database management

Job description

Smith College's Campus School seeks a Director of Development and Alumni Relations to lead fundraising operations, including the annual fund, planned giving, and alumni relations, reporting to the Head of School and collaborating with the college development office.

Responsibilities include planning long- and short-term advancement strategies, processing gifts, donor stewardship, grant support, and expanding the alumni database while coordinating with the Family School Partnership on key events.