Alumni Relations Manager

Founded in 1863 by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, Saint Mary’s College High School is one of the oldest Lasallian Catholic secondary schools in the western United States. Located on its historic Peralta Park campus in Albany, California, Saint Mary’s continues the educational vision of Saint John Baptist de La Salle, providing a holistic, college-preparatory education that fosters intellectual growth, spiritual awareness, and social responsibility.

A ministry of the De La Salle Christian Brothers of the District of San Francisco New Orleans, Saint Mary’s is rooted in the Lasallian Core Principles of faith in the presence of God, concern for the poor and social justice, respect for all persons, quality education, and inclusive community. The school’s educational philosophy is expressed through the Lasallian Educational Outcomes, which guide students to grow spiritually, intellectually, physically, emotionally, communally, and integrally as compassionate leaders prepared to contribute to a diverse and changing world.

As a Christ-centered community striving to live the mission of Saint John Baptist de La Salle, Saint Mary’s College High School is a Lasallian Catholic school where diversity and inclusion are essential, and quality education of the whole person is our active ministry. With community support and faith grounded in love, we teach one another to pursue a life of virtue, scholarship, and service.

The Alumni Relations Manager is a member of the Advancement team and plays a direct role in fundraising, donor stewardship, alumni engagement, and mission-centered events that support Saint Mary’s College High School's advancement goals. The Manager advances the Lasallian Catholic mission of Saint Mary’s by fostering meaningful relationships that inspire generosity, engagement, and lifelong connection. Working closely with the Vice President for Institutional Advancement and the President, this position supports annual giving, develops strategies to increase alumni participation, strengthens donor and community relationships, and helps advance the school’s values of Virtue, Scholarship, and Service.

• Plan, implement, and manage the Annual Fund and other giving programs for alumni, parents, and friends.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors in collaboration with the Vice President and President.
• Partner with the advancement team to produce appeals, campaign materials, and impact stories.
• Maintain accurate records of all gifts and pledges in coordination with the advancement team.
• Partner with the advancement team on producing acknowledgment letters and stewardship communications that express gratitude and demonstrate impact.

• Plan and execute alumni programs and events, including reunions, regional gatherings, career panels, and networking initiatives.
• Develop strategies to increase alumni participation in giving, volunteering, and on-campus programming.
• Build and support a network of class representatives and alumni volunteers to strengthen communication and community.
• Collaborate with the advancement team to highlight alumni success stories and promote events through email, social media, and print channels.
• Maintain updated alumni contact information and participation records.

• Plan and manage key fundraising and community events, including the annual gala, golf tournament, and Day of Giving.
• Oversee event timelines, budgets, sponsorship solicitations, vendor relations, and on-site logistics.
• Coordinate donor recognition events and leadership receptions that advance the mission and gratitude culture of Saint Mary’s.
• Recruit alumni and alumni parent volunteers for advancement and school events.

• Work closely with Admissions and Outreach teams to connect alumni and community partners to prospective student initiatives.
• Partner with the Director of Finance on gift tracking and event budgets to ensure fiscal responsibility.
• Participate in school liturgies, community events, and celebrations to strengthen relationships and model Lasallian…