Director of Alumni Engagement & Philanthropy

Mount Sinai Morningside; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System seeks an experienced alumni relations professional to strengthen ties with our alumni and support a new fundraising campaign. The role builds strategic plans, coordinates reunions and regional events, and partners with education deans to grow major gift prospects.

The Director will report to the Senior Director for Education and Alumni Relations, manage one Alumni Relations Officer, and align activities with campaign priorities across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred.
• 5 years’ work experience in alumni relations or nonprofit events.
• Experience supporting annual campaigns, planning events, managing volunteers, and development operations.

Responsibilities

• Create alumni engagement opportunities with deans to boost philanthropic support.
• Plan, implement, and supervise reunions and local, regional, and national events.
• Collaborate with Communications to maintain website, social media, and newsletters.
• Grow a major gift pipeline with the Senior Director of Development and Alumni Relations.
• Maintain relationships with the Alumni President and Board of Governors; set meeting agendas.

Skills

Alumni relations

Event planning

Donor cultivation

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Masters degree preferred

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Microsoft Office

Alumni databases

Job description

Mount Sinai Health System seeks an experienced alumni relations professional to strengthen ties with our alumni and support a new fundraising campaign. The role builds strategic plans, coordinates reunions and regional events, and partners with education deans to grow major gift prospects.

The Director will report to the Senior Director for Education and Alumni Relations, manage one Alumni Relations Officer, and align activities with campaign priorities across departments.