Houston, Texas, United States · On-site
Description Title: Annual Fund and Alumnae Relations Manager Supervisor: Director of Advancement Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, with occasional evening and weekend work as needed. Mission and Values Models t…
Skills: Annual Giving, Alumnae Relations, Fundraising Strategies, Donor Cultivation, Raisers’ Edge
Houston, Texas, United States • On-site
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The manager is responsible for developing and implementing the annual giving program and fostering meaningful relationships with alumnae. This includes executing fundraising strategies, managing donor databases, and coordinating engagement initiatives to increase financial contributions.
Requires a 4-year degree and 2 to 3 years of experience in annual giving and alumnae relations. Candidates must have a proven history of soliciting gifts and proficiency with databases, specifically Raisers’ Edge.
Description
Title: Annual Fund and Alumnae Relations Manager
Supervisor: Director of Advancement
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, with occasional evening and weekend work as needed.
The Annual Fund and Alumnae Relations Manager is responsible for the development, coordination, and implementation of the annual giving program and initiatives aimed at fostering meaningful relationships with the alumnae of Incarnate Word Academy (IWA). This pivotal role is focused on enhancing participation and financial contributions to IWA through effective fundraising strategies and active engagement with various constituencies, including current and past parents, board members, alumnae, faculty, and staff. The Manager collaborates closely with the Advancement Director, the President of the Academy, and additional stakeholders to ensure the overall success of the Annual Fund campaign and Alumnae Relations efforts.
· Implement short-term and long-term goals, objectives, and strategies to establish a financially effective Annual Fund.
· Develop and execute strategies to engage all constituencies in support of the Annual Fund fundraising efforts.
· Build a structured approach to increase giving by classification and create effective solicitation materials.
· Research and implement best practices for soliciting donations using direct mail, email, and social media platforms.
· Establish and lead an Annual Fund Committee to assist in monitoring and achieving Annual Fund goals.
· Collaborate with Admissions to engage parents with financial capacity and develop targeted engagement plans.
· Track Annual Fund gift acquisition and renewals with the assistance of the Database Coordinator, maintaining accurate records in the Raisers’ Edge database.
· Assist with donor cultivation opportunities and analyze giving patterns to inform fundraising strategies.
· Prepare content for emails, website updates, collateral materials, and phone scripts related to the Annual Fund.
· Work with the Marketing and Communications Department to develop campaign materials that promote fundraising activities.
· Manage grant submissions and reporting for funds supporting the Annual Fund, ensuring timely acknowledgment of donor gifts.
· Develop a vision for Alumnae Relations that aligns with the mission of IWA, emphasizing sisterhood, mentorship, and loyalty.
· Create short-term and long-term goals to enhance Alumnae engagement, events, and giving.
· Establish an alumnae leadership committee to drive engagement initiatives and events.
· Serve as the primary liaison for IWA alumnae, fostering ongoing communication and collaboration.
· Track alumnae participation and giving in fundraising campaigns and events, working alongside the Special Events Manager and the Director of Advancement.
· Coordinate cultivation opportunities for alumnae prospects and donors.
· Prepare content for all alumnae communications, including newsletters, email blasts, and promotional materials beyond the quarterly newsletter.
· Collect alumnae updates and highlight noteworthy alumnae in the Heart to Heart quarterly newsletter and the bi-annual Word Magazine.
· Work with the Database Coordinator to manage and maintain alumnae records in the Raisers’ Edge database.
· Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications Department to ensure alumni-related content is current and impactful across digital platforms.
· Create and distribute quarterly alumnae newsletters and monthly birthday communications.
· Oversee the management of IWA alumnae social media accounts and organize community-building events to increase engagement.
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A community of learners filled with the Spirit of the Word-Made-Flesh.
A Catholic school grades Preschool-8; unparalleled academic excellence and phenomenal co-curricular programming in an environment that celebrates Gospel values. Incarnate Word Academy: Inspired Learning. Prepared for Life. Founded in 1935, Incarnate Word Academy is a Premier Independent Catholic School serving a diverse group of young learners from Preschool to 8th grade. The Sisters of the Incarnate Word built this school with a commitment to delivering a superior education in an environment rooted in faith with the highest ethical values and conduct. Nationally recognized, IWA has grown to become a Model of Educational Excellence. We strive to inspire and support each student to achieve academic and personal success through advanced classes, enriching clubs and team athletics. Our students learn to think for themselves, practice their faith, exercise responsibility and become leaders in a safe, dynamic environment. They commit themselves to their classes and develop a strong work ethic, which prepares them for the next stage of their academic life. With our strong community of families, faculty, staff and Sisters, we guide our students to engage the world with faith, compassion, courage and commitment. Our goal is for our students to become life-long learners, reach their fullest potential, be prepared for the future and be engaged members of our Catholic community and world. Mission IWA is a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of the Incarnate Word. As a community of learners filled with the Spirit of the Word-Made-Flesh, we are committed to living the Gospel values and inspiring academic excellence. Call for a tour today! 440.842.6818
Offices: 6620 Pearl Rd, Parma Heights, Ohio, US
A community of learners filled with the Spirit of the Word-Made-Flesh.
A Catholic school grades Preschool-8; unparalleled academic excellence and phenomenal co-curricular programming in an environment that celebrates Gospel values. Incarnate Word Academy: Inspired Learning. Prepared for Life. Founded in 1935, Incarnate Word Academy is a Premier Independent Catholic School serving a diverse group of young learners from Preschool to 8th grade. The Sisters of the Incarnate Word built this school with a commitment to delivering a superior education in an environment rooted in faith with the highest ethical values and conduct. Nationally recognized, IWA has grown to become a Model of Educational Excellence. We strive to inspire and support each student to achieve academic and personal success through advanced classes, enriching clubs and team athletics. Our students learn to think for themselves, practice their faith, exercise responsibility and become leaders in a safe, dynamic environment. They commit themselves to their classes and develop a strong work ethic, which prepares them for the next stage of their academic life. With our strong community of families, faculty, staff and Sisters, we guide our students to engage the world with faith, compassion, courage and commitment. Our goal is for our students to become life-long learners, reach their fullest potential, be prepared for the future and be engaged members of our Catholic community and world. Mission IWA is a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of the Incarnate Word. As a community of learners filled with the Spirit of the Word-Made-Flesh, we are committed to living the Gospel values and inspiring academic excellence. Call for a tour today! 440.842.6818
Offices: 6620 Pearl Rd, Parma Heights, Ohio, US
