Director of Alumni Relations

Position Summary

The Director of Alumni Relations serves as the strategic leader for all outreach, engagement, and fundraising initiatives designed to foster lifelong, meaningful connections between The Benjamin School and its alumni and parents of alumni communities.

This pivotal role is responsible for designing and executing a comprehensive vision to elevate alumni philanthropic support through intentional stewardship, personalized cultivation, and proactive engagement.

Beyond portfolio management, which includes cultivating high-net-worth prospects locally and nationwide, the Director is instrumental in overseeing and executing hallmark events, such as Homecoming Reunion Weekend and The Marshall Cup golf tournament.

With an emphasis on expert volunteer management and a highly collaborative approach, the Director of Alumni Relations operates as a vital member of the development team, actively contributing to school-wide fundraising success and enriching the vibrant fabric of the school community.

Development Functions Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with the Chief Development Officer and the Development team to support annual fundraising goals while helping build a pipeline of new revenue
• Proactively identifies alumni and parents of alumni as potential donor prospects, meets and secures gifts through local and regional travel
• Coordinates with the Director of Annual Giving, Director of Special Events, and Chief Development Officer on alumni solicitations for Annual Fund, BASH Gala, and other fundraising initiatives
• Maintains accurate alumni records in the Customer Relationship Management Database(Raiser’s Edge NXT) to track engagement, giving, and participation
• Assists the development team with other fundraising priorities, including an ongoing capital campaign

• Develops and implements a comprehensive alumni relations strategy to foster lifelong connections between The Benjamin School and its alumni and parents of alumni communities
• Builds and maintains relationships with high-net-worth prospects, alumni, and parents of alumni to secure gifts and support
• Manages a portfolio of at least 50 high-net-worth prospects/donors and coordinates with the development team on alumni solicitations
• Maintains accurate alumni records in the Customer Relationship Management Database(Raiser’s Edge NXT) to track engagement, giving, and participation
• Collaborates with the development team to support annual fundraising goals and build a pipeline of new revenue