Development & Alumni Events Director

The Rome Group; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement match

Job summary

Forsyth School in St. Louis, MO seeks an Associate Director of Development to lead advancement events and strengthen engagement among alumni, grandparents, families, and volunteers.

Reporting to the Director of Advancement, this role plans and executes high-impact fundraising and cultivation programs while coordinating volunteer leadership and donor stewardship. As a key Advancement team member, you will collaborate across departments, support communications and data management, and contribute

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3–5+ years of development, fundraising, or event management experience.
• Solid nonprofit fundraising operations and donor engagement knowledge.
• Experience producing newsletters, social media, or other content preferred.
• Proven track record planning large-scale events and auctions.

Responsibilities

• Lead advancement events and alumni/volunteer engagement programs.
• Plan and execute fundraising events including auctions and donor recognition.
• Coordinate volunteer leadership and logistics across departments.
• Oversee donor stewardship, event marketing, and communications.
• Maintain accurate donor records and reporting with Bloomerang.

Skills

Relationship building

Project management

Communication

Discretion

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Bloomerang

Raiser’s Edge

OneCause

Bloomerang Fundraising

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Mailchimp

Canva

Job description

Forsyth School in St. Louis, MO seeks an Associate Director of Development to lead advancement events and strengthen engagement among alumni, grandparents, families, and volunteers.

Reporting to the Director of Advancement, this role plans and executes high-impact fundraising and cultivation programs while coordinating volunteer leadership and donor stewardship. As a key Advancement team member, you will collaborate across departments, support communications and data management, and contribute