Director of Alumni Relations

St. Luke’s School, a secular, college-preparatory, co-ed day school serving grades 5 through 12 in New Canaan, Connecticut, seeks a Director of Alumni Relations. Reporting to the Director of Development, this individual will be responsible for overseeing all alumni relations programming with a goal to promote and strengthen alumni engagement and giving. The ideal candidate will cultivate and steward new and old meaningful connections among St. Luke's alumni and the entire St. Luke’s community. This member of the Development team will collaborate with St. Luke’s colleagues and volunteers to elevate the visibility and depth of engagement of the alumni program.

St. Luke's School is at an exciting crossroads in its history. In 2022, the School welcomed a new Head of School, Dr. Mary Halpin Carter. In her first school year, Dr. Carter enjoyed her introduction to alumni at regional receptions and Homecoming Weekend. We look forward to building attendance at events, developing a more robust pull of career mentors for current students, and increasing alumni giving. In 2028, St. Luke’s will celebrate its Centennial and the School is currently laying the groundwork for a significant comprehensive Campaign. The Director of Alumni Relations will play a key role in the planning process for the upcoming Centennial and Campaign.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Develop strong relationships with alumni to help advance the mission of St. Luke’s.
• Create a comprehensive alumni program to create momentum going into the upcoming Campaign and Centennial.
• Lead the strategic direction and operations of the Alumni Office, including fundraising, calendar, volunteer relations, budget, and alumni programs.
• Plan and oversee virtual, regional, and on-campus alumni events, including Homecoming and reunions.
• In collaboration with the Director of Annual Giving, oversee alumni fundraising and directly solicit alumni to increase participation and dollars raised.
• Conduct regular alumni visits relating to discovery, cultivation, and stewardship.
• Collaborate with the Director of Equity and Inclusion to build and sustain strong connections with all members of our diverse alumni community.
• Serve as the primary liaison for the Alumni Association Board of Advisors (AABA) and other key alumni volunteers. Identify, recruit, train, manage, and engage the AABA, its subcommittees, and other volunteer groups as needed.
• Collaborate with Development team members to create alumni-related content for the Annual Report, website, annual giving, capital giving, and social media communications platforms and pieces.
• Work with current students to orient them into the alumni community and cultivate a sense of responsibility and connection with St. Luke’s beyond graduation.

Key Skills and Qualities:

• 5 years of fundraising, event management, marketing, communications, and/or related experience (experience in increasing alumni engagement is preferred)
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Familiarity with and enthusiasm for the school’s mission
• Strong intercultural skills and a demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive community.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated success in program development and the ability to inspire others.
• Proven ability to motivate, engage, and work with various constituencies.
• Experience working with volunteer leaders, including staffing volunteer committees.
• Ability to strategize while maintaining an excellent grasp of details.
• Ability and willingness to travel occasionally and work some weekends and evenings.
• Ability to work under pressure and be responsive to deadlines.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and GSuite, and database experience (preferably Raiser’s Edge).