Director, Reunion Giving & Alumni Engagement

Swarthmore College; Swarthmore (Delaware County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Swarthmore College seeks a Director, Reunion Giving to lead the reunion fundraising program and drive strategic engagement with alumni. The role shapes class giving strategies, guides a team of three, and collaborates across Advancement to maximize impact for Swarthmore’s priorities.

The director will oversee 130+ volunteers and influence attendance and participation across 14 classes, advancing philanthropy and long-term engagement with the college community.

Qualifications

• Experience leading major gift fundraising programs.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Proven ability to design and implement fundraising strategies.
• Experience collaborating with alumni engagement and annual giving teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy for reunion fundraising across 14 classes with multi-year plans.
• Manage leadership gift prospects and class committees.
• Oversee 130+ reunion volunteers and coordinate solicitation.
• Partner with Alumni Engagement and other divisions to meet attendance and giving goals.

Skills

Fundraising

Leadership

Alumni relations

Budget management

Job description

Swarthmore College seeks a Director, Reunion Giving to lead the reunion fundraising program and drive strategic engagement with alumni. The role shapes class giving strategies, guides a team of three, and collaborates across Advancement to maximize impact for Swarthmore’s priorities.

The director will oversee 130+ volunteers and influence attendance and participation across 14 classes, advancing philanthropy and long-term engagement with the college community.