Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an educational recruitment firm, has been retained by a Jewish school in Rockville, Maryland and is seeking their next Alumni Relations Manager .

Alumni Relations Manager

The Alumni Relations Manager plays a pivotal role within the Development Team, fostering lifelong connections between the school and its alumni community, which includes alumni, alumni parents, and past faculty/staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Donor Cultivation and Stewardship Identify and cultivate alumni donors and prospects at all giving levels. Conduct gift solicitations and implement a strategic stewardship program to maintain meaningful engagement with alumni donors.
• Coordinate, and execute innovative alumni events, often managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Organize alumni regional gatherings and class milestone reunions to foster community connections.
• Collaborate with graduating juniors and seniors to encourage their ongoing connection to CESJDS post-graduation.
• Recruit, and partner with alumni volunteer leaders to support and enhance alumni programming.
• Communications and Outreach Develop and distribute compelling alumni communications, including enewsletters, alumni spotlights, and milestone recognition.
• Manage and grow alumni social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram) to maintain vibrant digital connections and expand CESJDS's global reach.
• Network Development Build and nurture a global CESJDS alumni network, creating opportunities for professional and personal connections among alumni.
• Strategically enhance CESJDS’s reputation as a lifelong community for alumni around the world.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date alumni records in Raiser’s Edge, ensuring robust data management systems. Track engagement and analyze alumni data to inform strategy and measure program success.
• Administrative and team collaboration
• Maintain organized records, notes, and documents to streamline Development Department operations. Incorporate established systems and protocols into daily work.
• Collaborate with the Development Team to support School-wide initiatives and strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or certifications in related fields a plus.
• 3+ years of experience in alumni relations, development, or related fields.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Event planning and project management experience, with a track record of managing multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in fundraising databases (e.g., Raiser’s Edge) and social media platforms.
• Visionary mindset with the ability to innovate and shape the future of Alumni Relations.

Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

To Apply

Qualified candidates will be contacted to complete a job seeker profile in order to match them with their own job search counselor.

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• Industry
• Primary/Secondary Education
• Employment Type
• Full-time
• Job Functions