Director of Alumni Relations

Location: North Great River

Overview

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. Reporting directly to the Assistant Dean of Institutional Advancement, the Director will oversee alumni engagement programs spanning annual giving, direct mail campaigns, events, and online fundraising.

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 a minimum of 20 face‑to‑face visits (in‑person or virtual) per quarter.
• Raise a significant portion of annual fundraising goals.
• Implement comprehensive alumni engagement programs including annual giving, direct mail, and online giving.
• Execute alumni and law firm solicitation strategies.
• Grow the Alumni Leadership Giving program.

Communications & Events

• Collaborate with the Assistant Dean of Communications on bi‑monthly e‑newsletters, publications, and social media.
• Develop and execute event strategies for various constituencies.
• Supervise all aspects of event execution including project management, design, vendor management, and day‑of coordination.
• Utilize database systems to track alumni participation across events, social media, and fundraising initiatives.

Collaboration & Support

• Work with the Office of Career and Professional Development, student services, and institute leadership to increase alumni engagement.
• Support Institutional Advancement team initiatives.
• Participate in prospect identification, cultivation, and stewardship activities.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in gift solicitation, including cultivation, solicitation, closing, and stewardship of 4‑, 5‑, and 6‑figure gifts.
• Proven frontline fundraising experience.
• Minimum 3 years experience planning and executing multi‑faceted advancement programs.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience writing compelling cases for support.
• Strategic thinking and collaborative approach to donor engagement.
• Deep understanding of alumni engagement and retention programs.
• Prospect research experience.
• Event planning and management expertise.
• Proven management and strategic planning abilities.
• Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks with overlapping deadlines.
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple overlapping deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of best practice fundraising principles.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook).
• Experience with donor databases, preferably Blackbaud Raiser's Edge and Research Point, Greater Giving, & Qgiv.
• Database analysis and tracking capabilities.

Travel

• Travel as needed for events and conferences, including evenings and weekends.

Working Conditions

• Extensive use of computers.
• Extensive time sitting at a desk and standing for events.
• Able to lift up to 5–10 lbs.

Maximum Salary

USD $ / Yr.

Minimum Salary

USD $75,000.00 / Yr.

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