Director of Alumni Engagement & Giving

Sstx; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Stephen's Episcopal School in Austin, Texas, seeks a full-time Director of Alumni Engagement to lead a comprehensive alumni program serving 7,500+ alumni worldwide. You will craft strategies for engagement, giving, and outreach, while supervising staff and managing a budget.

The role emphasizes building meaningful relationships, coordinating reunions and regional events, and collaborating across Advancement teams to maximize philanthropy and community involvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of alumni engagement experience.
• Annual giving experience is highly desirable.
• Experience in an independent school or university setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify, engage, and manage alumni volunteers and prospective donors, including board liaison.
• Develop engagement opportunities and communications strategies to grow donor pipeline.
• Design and oversee alumni events and experiences, including reunions and regional meetups.
• Create and manage alumni communications and segmented marketing plans to increase participation.
• Oversee nomination and recognition processes for alumni awards and stewardship initiatives.
• Track engagement metrics, supervise staff, manage budget, and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Volunteer management

Donor relations

Communications planning

Data-driven decision-making

Event planning

Google Workspace

CRM systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRMs

Event management platforms

Google Workspace

Social media tools

Job description

St. Stephen's Episcopal School in Austin, Texas, seeks a full-time Director of Alumni Engagement to lead a comprehensive alumni program serving 7,500+ alumni worldwide. You will craft strategies for engagement, giving, and outreach, while supervising staff and managing a budget.

The role emphasizes building meaningful relationships, coordinating reunions and regional events, and collaborating across Advancement teams to maximize philanthropy and community involvement.