Director of Alumni Engagement & Advancement

Sacred Heart Schools; Louisville (KY); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Sacred Heart Schools seeks a Director of Alumni Relations to lead and implement programs, events, communications, and engagement strategies that strengthen lifelong connections with SHS and its alumni network.

The role serves as the primary liaison to the Sacred Heart Alumnae Association and SHA community, promoting involvement, volunteerism, and fundraising efforts aligned with SHS values and mission.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience in alumni relations, advancement, fundraising, education, event management, nonprofit management, communications, or a related field.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, technology, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organizational, project management, and volunteer leadership abilities.

Responsabilités

• Abide by the policies and guidelines contained in the SHS Human Resource Policy Manual.
• Participate in activities that help build a faith community on the campus.
• Model the Ursuline core values of Reverence, Service, Leadership, and Community in all aspects of school and personal life.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate alumni programs and initiatives that support SHS strategic priorities.
• Build and maintain relationships with alumni locally, regionally, and nationally through outreach, events, communications, and volunteer opportunities.
• Educate graduating students about alumni benefits and encourage lifelong engagement.
• Maintain a comprehensive alumni calendar and oversee alumni-related programming for Sacred Heart Academy and Sacred Heart Model School.
• Provide leadership and support for the SHA Forever Valkyries Club and other student-alumni engagement initiatives.
• Connect alumnae with current SHA clubs, activities, and athletics.
• Serve as staff liaison and administrator for the SHA Alumnae Association Board.
• Coordinate board and committee meetings, support strategic planning, and strengthen connections between alumnae leaders and school leadership.
• Serve as an ex officio member of the SHA Alumnae Association.
• Plan and execute major annual alumni programs and events, including: Class Representatives, SHA Alumnae Awards, SHA Reunion Weekend, Career Day, Jean Frazier Leadership Institute mentoring and networking programs, SHA Lunch & Learn Series.
• Partner with the Enrollment team to spearhead the introduction of alumni involvement in the admissions process.
• Recruit, manage, and recognize alumni volunteers.
• Supervise student interns supporting alumni initiatives.
• Partner with Development staff to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward alumni donors.
• Promote alumni participation in fundraising campaigns, reunion giving, volunteer opportunities, and special initiatives.
• Assist with the SHS Annual Fund and other institutional fundraising efforts as needed.
• Document alumni engagement and donor-related activities in Raiser's Edge and other reporting systems.
• Maintain accurate alumni records and biographical data.
• Produce the monthly alumnae e-newsletter, The Horn.
• Collaborate with Marketing & Communications on alumni content for The Heartbeat, social media, websites, and event promotion.
• Prepare reports, maintain records, and contribute alumni information for the SHS Annual Report.
• Develop and manage the annual Alumni Relations budget.
• Assist with Institutional Advancement and campus-wide events as needed.
• Uphold SHS policies, mission, Ursuline values, and standards of professional conduct.

Connaissances

Alumni relations

Volunteer leadership

Communication skills

Relationship building

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Outils

Raiser's Edge

Description du poste

Sacred Heart Schools seeks a Director of Alumni Relations to lead and implement programs, events, communications, and engagement strategies that strengthen lifelong connections with SHS and its alumni network.

The role serves as the primary liaison to the Sacred Heart Alumnae Association and SHA community, promoting involvement, volunteerism, and fundraising efforts aligned with SHS values and mission.