Director of Advancement

Director of Advancement & Alumni Relations 

Menaul School, founded in 1896, located in picturesque Albuquerque, NM, seeks an experienced, dynamic, goal oriented and collaborative Director of Advancement & Alumni Relations (DOA).  The DOA will join a motivated leadership team committed to moving Menaul School forward for another 129 years and beyond!  The DOA will report to the President and Head of School and will maintain, promote, and elevate donor engagement and philanthropic giving.  The DOA will also oversee all alumni relations and Menaul School fundraising events. 

Responsibilities 

The Director of Advancement & Alumni Relations will demonstrate the following strengths and duties including but not limited to the following: 

• An advocate and strong spokesperson for Menaul School’s mission, values, interests, and needs   

• Ability to work in a team environment with school administrators, faculty, staff and alumni to effectively build positive working relationships  

• Understanding of best practices in nonprofit development 

• Ability to manage staff, volunteers and committees 

• Experience in designing, organizing, managing and implementing annual fund appeals, fundraisers, auctions and campaigns 

• Conduct identification, cultivation, stewardship and solicitation of major donors in collaboration with the Head of School 

• Research and cultivate new donor streams 

• Engage in research of relevant grants, grant writing and reporting 

• Plan and execute all fundraising events, school special events relevant to advancement and alumni programs 

• Serves as primary liaison with the Parents’ Association and Alumni Board 

• Report to Board of Trustees and serve on appropriate Board of Trustee committees 

• Lead the effort to 100% annual fund participation for faculty and staff 

• Track all donations in database in collaboration with Director of Finance and implement appropriate thank you follow-up with donors 

• Manage named scholarship programs and endowments  

• Track and communicate with appropriate staff regarding scholarship availability 

• Plan annual recognition of Society members and work to expand membership 

• Maintain updated contact list for donors and alumni 

Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree required, appreciation for secondary education 

• Minimum two years successful experience in fundraising and event management 

• Prior experience in educational and/or alumni work preferable 

• Organized, flexible, individual who is a quick learner with exceptional written and oral communications skills 

• Ability to manage volunteers/committees 

• Team player