Director Of Alumni Relations
The Director of Alumni Relations provides strategic leadership for alumni relations, development, and the annual fund supporting Touro Law Center's mission. This role requires a proven, goal-oriented development professional with entrepreneurial skills and a strong fundraising background. The Director, reporting directly to the Assistant Dean of Institutional Advancement, will oversee alumni engagement programs spanning annual giving, direct mail campaigns, events, and online fundraising. Responsibilities include building private donor support from alumni, individuals, law firms, corporations, and other organizations while managing a significant portfolio of annual and major gift prospects. The successful candidate will demonstrate proactive drive and enthusiasm to motivate support for the Law Center while inspiring advancement staff, alumni leadership, and other constituencies to achieve their goals.
Key Responsibilities
Alumni Relations & Engagement
- Increase alumni participation rates and overall engagement
- Plan, coordinate, and oversee alumni events regionally and nationally
- Manage alumni volunteer opportunities
- Coordinate alumni speakers and volunteers for programs and events
- Respond to alumni queries and provide constituent relations support
Fundraising & Development
Build and manage a portfolio of donor prospects with gifts of $5,000+Conduct minimum 20 face-to-face visits (in-person or virtual) per quarterRaise a significant portion of annual fundraising goalsImplement comprehensive alumni engagement programs including annual giving, direct mail, programs, and online givingExecute alumni and law firm solicitation strategiesGrow Alumni Leadership Giving programCommunications & Events
Collaborate with Assistant Dean of Communications on bi-monthly e-newsletters, publications, and social mediaDevelop and execute event strategies for various constituenciesSupervise all aspects of event execution including project management, design, vendor management, and day-of coordinationUtilize database systems to track alumni participation across events, social media, and fundraising initiativesCollaboration & Support
Work with Office of Career and Professional Development, student services and Institute leadership to increase alumni engagementSupport Institutional Advancement team initiativesParticipate in prospect identification, cultivation, and stewardship activitiesEducation / Experience
Bachelor's degree requiredMinimum 5 years experience in gift solicitation, including cultivation, solicitation, closing, and stewardship of 4-, 5-, and 6-figure giftsProven frontline fundraising experienceMinimum 3 years experience planning and executing multi-faceted advancement programsKnowledge / Skills / Abilities
Required SkillsExcellent written and oral communication skills
Experience writing compelling cases for supportStrategic thinking and collaborative approach to donor engagementDeep understanding of alumni engagement and retention programsProspect research experienceEvent planning and management expertiseProven management and strategic planning abilitiesAbility to organize and complete multiple tasks with overlapping deadlinesDetail-oriented with strong organizational skillsAbility to work independently and manage multiple overlapping deadlinesStrong knowledge of best practice fundraising principlesTechnical SkillsProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook)
Experience with donor databases, preferably Blackbaud Raiser's Edge and ResearchPoint, Greater Giving, & QgivDatabase analysis and tracking capabilitiesTravel
Travel as needed for events and conferences, including evenings and weekends.Working Conditions
Extensive Use of ComputersExtensive time sitting at a desk and standing for events.Able to lift up to 5-10 lbs.Maximum Salary USD $120,000.00 / Yr.
Minimum Salary USD $75,000.00 / Yr.