Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Director of Alumni Relations Job Locations US-NY-Central Islip ID 2025-12542 College TUNY - Touro Law Center Position Type Full-Time Schedule Shift Mon-Thurs. 9am to 5:30pm; Friday 9am - 2:30pm, Sundays and evenings as needed Hours Per Week 36.5 Travel As needed Category Alumni Affairs/Development FLSA Status Exempt Location : Country US 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. The Director, reporting directly to the Assistant Dean of Institutional Advancement, will oversee alumni engagement programs spanning annual giving, direct mail campaigns, events, and online fundraising. Responsibilities include building private donor support from alumni, individuals, law firms, corporations, and other organizations while managing a significant portfolio of annual and major gift prospects. The successful candidate will demonstrate proactive drive and enthusiasm to motivate support for the Law Center while inspiring advancement staff, alumni leadership, and other constituencies to achieve their goals.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

 

Alumni Relations & Engagement

Increase alumni participation rates and overall engagementPlan, coordinate, and oversee alumni events regionally and nationallyManage alumni volunteer opportunitiesCoordinate alumni speakers and volunteers for programs and eventsRespond to alumni queries and provide constituent relations support

Fundraising & Development

Build and manage a portfolio of donor prospects with gifts of $5,000+Conduct minimum 20 face-to-face visits (in-person or virtual) per quarterRaise a significant portion of annual fundraising goalsImplement comprehensive alumni engagement programs including annual giving, direct mail, programs, and online givingExecute alumni and law firm solicitation strategiesGrow Alumni Leadership Giving program

Communications & Events

Collaborate with Assistant Dean of Communications on bi-monthly e-newsletters, publications, and social mediaDevelop and execute event strategies for various constituenciesSupervise all aspects of event execution including project management, design, vendor management, and day-of coordinationUtilize database systems to track alumni participation across events, social media, and fundraising initiatives

Collaboration & Support

Work with Office of Career and Professional Development, student services and Institute leadership to increase alumni engagementSupport Institutional Advancement team initiativesParticipate in prospect identification, cultivation, and stewardship activities Qualifications Education/ExperienceBachelor's degree requiredMinimum 5 years experience in gift solicitation, including cultivation, solicitation, closing, and stewardship of 4-, 5-, and 6-figure giftsProven frontline fundraising experienceMinimum 3 years experience planning and executing multi-faceted advancement programsKnowledge/Skills/AbilitiesRequired SkillsExcellent written and oral communication skillsExperience writing compelling cases for supportStrategic thinking and collaborative approach to donor engagementDeep understanding of alumni engagement and retention programsProspect research experienceEvent planning and management expertiseProven management and strategic planning abilitiesAbility to organize and complete multiple tasks with overlapping deadlinesDetail-oriented with strong organizational skillsAbility to work independently and manage multiple overlapping deadlinesStrong knowledge of best practice fundraising principlesTechnical SkillsProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook)Experience with donor databases, preferably Blackbaud Raiser's Edge and ResearchPoint, Greater Giving, & QgivDatabase analysis and tracking capabilities

Travel

Travel as needed for events and conferences, including evenings and weekends.Working ConditionsExtensive Use of ComputersExtensive time sitting at a desk and standing for events.Able to lift up to 5-10 lbs. Maximum Salary USD $120,000.00/Yr. Minimum Salary USD $75,000.00/Yr. Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed

Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

Full range of Health Plans Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)  Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan Dependent Care and Transit Programs Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance   Short-term and Long-term disability programs  Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment) Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children Employee Assistance Program Early-Release Fridays (upon approval) Generous Paid Time Off Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday Annual Holiday Schedule

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