Alumni Engagement Manager

Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles ("GSGLA") is the largest girl-serving nonprofit agency in the Los Angeles region. Our mission is to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Our core values of Integrity, Clarity of Purpose, Accountability and Respect represent how we behave on a day-to-day basis. These are the specific behaviors that are imperative and encouraged in our company culture.

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Reporting to the Director of Philanthropy, the Manager of Alumni Engagement will be responsible for developing and executing strategic initiatives that strengthen relationships with Girl Scout alumni and foster a vibrant, engaged alumni community. This is a new role for GSGLA and is an exciting opportunity to be a part of creating and building an alumni network from the ground up.

In close collaboration with the Fund Development, Marketing & Communications, Mission Delivery, and Technology teams, the Manager will lead efforts to build out alumni program infrastructure; identify, recruit, and connect Los Angeles area Girl Scout alums with GSGLA; and create a process to maintain engagement with recent GSGLA graduates as they transition to college or other post-secondary paths with goal of building a sustainable pipeline of donors, volunteers, and lifetime members.

The Manager will seek to build relationships and increase alumni participation through events, volunteer opportunities, and digital engagement to inspire continued investment and participation in the Girl Scout mission— “once a Girl Scout, always a Girl Scout.”

• Partner with Director of Philanthropy and Sr. Director of Marketing and Communications to create and manage a comprehensive alumni database to capture current contact information, donations, giving capacity, volunteer interest, interactions, and other relevant information.
• Conduct research and screening to identify notable local Girl Scout alumni to engage with or speak at various council events and programs (in partnership with the Marketing and Communications team) and qualify alumnae prospects with giving capacity for the donor pipeline.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with alumni by conducting personalized outreach through phone calls, in-person visits, virtual meetings, and other touch points.
• Work closely with the Director of Philanthropy and Senior Director of Marketing and Communications to create innovative strategies to engage with alumni and set quarterly goals and benchmarks to measure success.
• Lead coordination and execution of alumni events such as networking opportunities, higher awards receptions, reunions, fundraisers, etc.
• Partner with Fund Development colleagues to identify and cultivate alumni fundraising opportunities including grants, sponsorship, individual and planned giving to ensure a cohesive and effective approach to fundraising and alumni relations.
• In collaboration with Marketing and Communications develop and manage alumni communications including email newsletters, direct mail, and social media content to keep alumni informed and engaged.
• Assist with the design and creation of alumni marketing and recognition materials.
• Working with the Girl and Volunteer Experience team, help to integrate alumni into our mission through mentorship, workshop facilitation, and other volunteer opportunities.
• Partner with Technology to customize, launch, and promote the GSGLA Alumni App.
• Monitor and analyze progress and results, providing regular reports and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Stay up-to-date on trends and best practices related to alumni relations and fundraising, implementing them as appropriate.
• Conduct research on the latest Girl…