Campus School Development & Alumni Relations Director

Smith College; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Smith College seeks a Director of Development and Alumni Relations for the Campus School in Northampton, MA. The role leads annual giving, alumni relations, and fundraising programs, ensuring effective donor stewardship and strategic engagement with families, alumni and supporters.

The position involves coordinating with the college’s development office, planning gifts and grants, and supporting events and capital campaigns while upholding Smith’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 8+ years of experience with leadership, interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and communicǎtion skills.
• Graduate Degree with 12+ years of fundraising and alumni relations experience in independent school setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee all Campus School fundraising operations, including annual fund, capital projects, and planned giving; manage gift processing and donor stewardship.
• Develop and execute Alumni Relations strategy, build the alumni database, and coordinate with the Family School Partnership and Leadership committees.
• Support administration by participating in meetings, committees, events, and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Oral/written communication

Self-direction

Collaboration

Discretion

Technical literacy

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Job description

Smith College seeks a Director of Development and Alumni Relations for the Campus School in Northampton, MA. The role leads annual giving, alumni relations, and fundraising programs, ensuring effective donor stewardship and strategic engagement with families, alumni and supporters.

The position involves coordinating with the college’s development office, planning gifts and grants, and supporting events and capital campaigns while upholding Smith’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.