Director of Alumnae Relations and Special Events in Rocky River, Ohio at Magnificat High School

Reports to: Vice President of Advancement

Classification: Exempt | Full Time | 2080 Hours Annually | Staff

Position Summary: The Director of Alumnae Relations role exists to support and implement the Mission of Magnificat High School. The Director of Alumnae Relations is responsible for fostering lifelong relationships between Magnificat and its alumnae community in support of the school’s Mission and advancement priorities. The position develops and implements strategies to increase alumnae engagement, volunteer participation, and philanthropic support through meaningful programming, relationship management, communications, and fundraising initiatives.

Mission:

• Acts in a manner consistent with the mission and teachings of the Catholic Church, the Mission and Heritage of the Sisters of the Humility of Mary, and the Mission, Values, and beliefs of Magnificat High School.
• Works to build a respectful, inclusive, and equitable, community with students, colleagues, parents, and others where all students feel respected, valued, and can thrive.
• Respects the racial, ethnic, religious, and socio-economic diversity of all students, faculty and staff.
• Utilizes a student-centered approach in collaboration with all community members to develop and support programming in alignment with the school’s Mission, Values, and goals.
• Employs a restorative approach in developing and maintaining relationships with students, families, and staff.

Major Responsibilities:

Alumnae Engagement & Relationship Management

• Lead the development and maintenance of relationships and communications with alumnae, with a particular focus on donors and prospective donors.
• Develop and implement strategic initiatives to increase alumnae engagement, volunteerism, and philanthropic participation.
• Meet annual metrics and goals related to alumnae engagement, donor participation, and fundraising outcomes.
• Develop metrics and analytics to evaluate alumnae engagement and philanthropic activity; identify trends and recommend strategies to strengthen engagement across constituent groups.
• Maintain ongoing communication and outreach efforts to strengthen lifelong connections between alumnae and the school.
• Collaborate with the VP of Advancement to ensure alumnae programs actively support institutional Development goals and fundraising priorities.
• Recruit, train, and support alumnae volunteers, reunion committees, and advisory groups to advance engagement and fundraising objectives.
• Work collaboratively with the Alumnae Board to advance strategic initiatives and programming.

Fundraising & Philanthropy

• Partner with the Advancement team to achieve annual fundraising, participation, stewardship, and donor retention goals.
• Identify, cultivate, and refer major gift prospects to the Development team; may manage an assigned portfolio of alumnae donors and prospects.
• Assist in the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of alumnae donors through personalized outreach and relationship management.
• Support annual fundraising initiatives, including Giving Day, reunion giving campaigns, and special events.
• Assist the Vice President of Advancement and President with fundraising initiatives and campaign-related activities as assigned.
• Promote reunion giving participation and collaborate with class representatives to support reunion fundraising efforts and attendance goals.

Event Planning

· Coordinate and support alumnae events and engagement opportunities, including but not limited to:

o Reunion Weekend (including Athletic Hall of Fame/Blue Streak Bash/ and Fine Arts Hall of Fame)

o Lourdes Academy Reunion

o Blue Streaks Bags and Bingo

o Alumnae Empowerment Fair

o Alumnae Happy Hours

o Night in Blue

o Advent and Lenten Retreats

o Blue Streaks Golf Outing

· Additional responsibilities include developing timelines, logistics and communications plans; coordinating registrations, volunteer support, vendors, and event execution; evaluate event effectiveness and participation outcomes to inform future planning.

Communications & Digital Engagement

• Collaborate with the Communications team to develop and distribute alumnae-focused communications, including monthly e-newsletters, event promotions, donor stewardship messaging, and social media content.
• Manage and grow engagement through alumnae social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and other emerging channels.
• Maintain and update alumnae webpages and online engagement resources.
• Maintain accurate alumnae class notes, achievements, and memorial records for publication in institutional print and digital communications.
• Coordinate alumnae bereavement communications and memorial acknowledgements with professionalism and sensitivity.

Other Responsibilities

• · Collaborate with Student Life, Athletics, Enrollment, and other departments to identify meaningful opportunities for alumnae involvement and mentorship.
• · Assist with identifying and coordinating alumnae participation in student programs.
• · Support institutional events and Advancement activities.
• · Completes other duties as assigned.
• · Supervises Alumnae Relations and Special Events Coordinator.

Work Environment:

• Ability to work extended days, evenings and weekends as needed.
• Work is performed in a typical school office environment, which may involve frequent interaction with students, staff, and parents.
• Regular activities include walking, sitting, standing, talking, listening, and engaging in face-to-face and phone communication.
• Requires frequent reading, writing, and use of fine motor skills for handling office tasks such as managing correspondence, completing forms, filing documents, faxing, copying, and typing.
• Visual focus and attention to detail are essential for reviewing documents, data entry, and operating office equipment.
• Frequent use of computers and telephones is required throughout the day.
• Occasionally may need to bend at the waist or knees or reach above shoulder level to retrieve files or access items stored on shelves.
• Ability to lift or carry moderately heavy items, such as boxes of paper or office supplies (typically up to 20 pounds), on occasion.

Magnificat High School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Education:

· Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations or related field, required.

Work Experience:

· Minimum 3-5 years of experience in advancement, alumni relations, nonprofit management, communications, event planning, or related field preferred.

· Experience with fundraising principles, donor stewardship, and volunteer management preferred.

Skills and Competencies:

· Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to engage diverse constituencies.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

· Proficiency with CRM/database systems (Raiser’s Edge) and Microsoft Office or Google Workspace required.

· Familiarity with social media management and digital engagement strategies.

· Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

Qualities:

Strong belief in, and respect for, the Mission of Magnificat High School and the School’s values: Lifelong Learning, Collaboration, Compassion, Respect, Commitment, and Faith-Filled Life.

Required clearances for employment:

BCI/FBI fingerprinting check

Virtus Training

References Checked

Reviewed/Modified Date: 5.2026