Director of Alumnae Relations

Director of Alumnae Relations

Ursuline Academy seeks to hire a Director of Alumnae Relations to begin as soon as possible.  

Through meaningful engagement, volunteer opportunities, communications, events, and philanthropic outreach, the Director will broaden alumnae involvement and deepen alumnae connection to Ursuline. The Director will build pathways for alumnae to participate, volunteer, advocate, and support Ursuline.

Success in this role requires a highly collaborative approach and the ability to work across the Development team and the broader school community to build relationships and advance common goals.

The Director of Alumnae Relations serves as a key member of Ursuline’s Development team and reports to the Chief Development Officer.

About Ursuline Academy

Founded in 1874, Ursuline Academy of Dallas is an independent Catholic college preparatory school for young women, rooted in the educational tradition of the Ursuline Sisters. Guided by the mission of Serviam, Ursuline empowers students to become compassionate leaders, critical thinkers, and women of faith who are prepared to meet the challenges of an ever-changing world.

Key Accountabilities

• Increase meaningful alumnae involvement with Ursuline through programs, volunteer opportunities, communications, and experiences that appeal to alumnae across generations and life stages.

• Deepen relationships between alumnae and Ursuline by helping alumnae remain informed about, connected to, and involved in the school's mission.

• Strengthen alumnae philanthropy by identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding alumnae prospects and donors and by creating meaningful pathways from engagement to giving.

Responsibilities

Alumnae Engagement, Programs and Events

• Lead the strategic planning and execution of all alumnae events and programs, collaborating closely with the Events and Operations Manager and other colleagues to ensure programs are thoughtfully planned, professionally executed, and aligned with department goals.

• Ensure that alumnae programming supports broader Development objectives and partner with Development colleagues on appropriate follow-up opportunities for deeper engagement and philanthropy.
• Track and evaluate the success of alumnae engagement efforts using meaningful measures of participation, relationship development, volunteer involvement, and philanthropic engagement.

Alumnae Giving and Relationship Management

• Manage a portfolio of alumnae prospects and donors, developing individualized strategies for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Conduct personal outreach and meetings with alumnae to deepen relationships with Ursuline, understand their interests, and identify opportunities for engagement and philanthropic support.
• Collaborate with the Senior Director of Development on alumnae giving and reunion giving strategies
• Steward alumnae donors through meaningful communication about the impact of their support and connection to Ursuline.

Alumnae Leadership & Volunteer Management

• Identify and engage alumnae volunteers, advocates, and prospective donors with a focus on deepening their connection to Ursuline.

• Oversee the Alumnae Board in collaboration with the Senior Director of Development, providing strategic direction, supporting Board leadership, and aligning its work with broader Development priorities.

• Oversee and provide strategic direction for the Student Alumnae Association, creating opportunities for students to connect with alumnae and understand the value of lifelong engagement with Ursuline.

Communications

• Partner with the Communications team to develop strategic communications plans that promote alumnae engagement, volunteer opportunities, philanthropic participation, and connection to Ursuline.
• Regularly contribute alumnae content for institutional print, email, digital, and social media communications.

Data, Measurement and Strategy

• Establish meaningful goals and measures for alumnae engagement and philanthropy and regularly evaluate progress.
• Ensure constituent interactions, moves, program participation, volunteer activity, and other relevant information are accurately documented in the Development database.
• Use data and participation trends to inform future engagement and fundraising strategies.

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain a presence at all alumnae events.
• Some evening/weekend work and overnight travel will be required.

Qualifications

• A deep appreciation for and commitment to the mission and values of Catholic, independent education for girls.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3-5+ years of experience in alumnae relations, annual giving, donor relations or constituent engagement, with demonstrated success building relationships and engaging volunteers and donors.
• Experience in a nonprofit organization, independent school or higher education setting preferred.
• Strong volunteer management and ability to interact positively with a variety of personalities.
• Experience working with a constituent database (i.e., Raiser’s Edge, etc.) preferred.

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