Director of Alumni Engagement & Giving

Young World Physical Education; Reading (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Preparatory School in Reading, Massachusetts seeks a Director of Alumni Engagement & Giving to lead alumni programming and philanthropy initiatives. The role reports to the Director of Development and focuses on engaging alumni across generations through events, communications, and volunteer opportunities.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in development or alumni relations, strong communication and relationship-building skills, and a Bachelor's degree preferred.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a development or alumni relations role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships across generations and donors.

Responsibilities

• Lead all alumni programming and volunteer management.
• Develop and implement strategies to engage alumni through events, newsletters, and social channels.
• Foster strong connections between alumni and school activities and fundraising efforts.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Director of Alumni Engagement & Giving

Austin Preparatory School Austin Preparatory School - Reading, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5856288

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 28, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Austin Preparatory School, located in Reading, Massachusetts, is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Director of Alumni Engagement & Giving. Founded in 1961, Austin Prep is an independent co-ed Catholic school in the Augustinian heritage. Austin Prep enrolls approximately 700 students in grades 6-12 and employs 75 faculty.

The Director of Alumni Engagement & Giving plays a crucial role in fostering strong connections between Austin Prep and its alumni community. The position reports to the Director of Development and is responsible for keeping alumni informed, engaged, and committed to the school, including through their philanthropy. The position leads all alumni programming and volunteer management and implements strategies to engage alumni across different generations, including special events, reunions, and networking opportunities to encourage alumni involvement in school activities, volunteer opportunities, and fundraising initiatives. This position will also maintain regular communication with alumni through newsletters, social media, and other channels.

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a development or alumni relations role.


• Bachelor's Degree preferred


• Experience building relationships across a multigenerational alumni or donor base, including donors whose ties to the institution go back several decades, is strongly preferred.


• The candidate will have excellent attention to detail, written and verbal communication skills, strong relationship building skills and the ability to multitask. They must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships.


• This candidate will be a team player with a positive, enthusiastic, proactive approach.


• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information a


• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as well as travel (locally) as needed.

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.


• Bachelor degree preferred.


• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jill Teichmann


• 101 WILLOW STREET


• READING, Massachusetts 01867


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]

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