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The Director of Alumni Relations is responsible for the overall direction of alumni engagement activities for Darlington. This position develops and manages alumni programs, including the Alumni Council, the governing board of the Darlington Alumni Association; Young Alumni Council; Class Agent Program; and Leadership Darlington. The Director of Alumni Relations is responsible for cultivating a mutually beneficial relationship between Darlington and its alumni, and oversees the organization of programs designed to meet the mutual needs of Darlington and the alumni body. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys fostering relationships, working with volunteers, and supporting fundraising efforts in a dynamic and mission-driven environment.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and implement a comprehensive strategy to engage and connect with a diverse alumni base of over 8,000 individuals
• Oversee alumni volunteers, including the identification, recruitment, and engagement of members for key alumni leadership roles
• Develop and sustain meaningful relationships with alumni by managing programs, including the Alumni Council, Young Alumni Council, Class Agents, and other initiatives that foster a lifelong connection to Darlington
• Plan and coordinate a variety of alumni events, including Alumni Weekend, Leadership Darlington retreat, reunions, networking receptions, speaker series, and other volunteer initiatives
• Manage the Darlington Connects program, focusing on strategy and growth to enhance networking and Darlington connections across all constituents
• Collaborate with the Communication Office on alumni messaging for print, digital, and social platforms
• Partner with the fundraising team to develop strategies that increase alumni participation
• Support fundraising initiatives, particularly those focused on engagement of alumni donors
• Prepare and monitor the budget of the Alumni Relations division
• Support all Advancement projects as needed and perform other duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

• Believe in and support the mission of Darlington School
• Possess loyalty to a team; willing spirit in supporting team projects and team members
• Demonstrated experience working with volunteers, including recruitment, training, and engagement
• Service-oriented problem-solver who is able to successfully work with diverse individuals
• Highly organized with strong attention to deadlines, detail and accuracy in a fluid environment
• Exhibit collaborative spirit when responding to emerging or unplanned projects
• Excellent oral, written, telephone and email communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with a variety of constituents
• Strong computer skills, including high competency with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Zoom, and experience with Raiser's Edge, Veracross, or other CMR fundraising database
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and think critically, strategically, and creatively while maintaining attention to details
• Willingness to travel, as required, and to work evenings and weekends, as necessary
• Bachelor's degree (in communications, nonprofit management, public relations, or related field) with five to seven years of experience