Description:
The Academy of the Holy Names is an independent, Catholic, coeducational elementary school and a college preparatory high school for young women, sponsored by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary. Our mission is to develop the spiritual, academic, personal and physical growth of each student within an atmosphere of care and concern, while providing quality educational opportunities for students of diverse ethnic, economic and religious backgrounds, and encouraging each student to realize his/her full potential as an intelligent and culturally, spiritually and socially aware individual.
Employment Opportunity
The Academy of the Holy Names seeks to hire a talented and energetic individual for the position of donor relations associate who reports to the director of alumni relations and the director of annual fund & special events. This position will commence on July 1, 2016. This is a full-time position with an attractive compensation package.
The donor relations associate will provide critical support to the advancement program and will work to help strengthen the commitment of alumni and new parents to AHN so that the natural outcome is the willingness and commitment to support the school through service and philanthropy. These individuals will carry out strategies to foster strong alumni relationships and new AHN parent engagement with the Advancement Office.
Qualifications
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree
Ability and willingness to travel
Excellent communication and writing skills
Experience managing organizational social media platforms
Comfortable working in fast-paced, multi-tasked environment
Proficiency with software including Microsoft Office suite
Knowledge of Blackbaud’s Raisers Edge desirable
Sensitivity to and ability to maintain confidential information
Position Responsibilities
Develop and implement tactics that align with long-range strategic goals for increased participation among alumni and parents.
Inspire and strengthen the young alumni affinities between alumni and AHN, including students, faculty and administration.
Oversee and manage the alumni social media and webpages including Alumni Facebook.
Coordinate Alumni LinkedIn and the engagement of AHN Bar Association and Business Association.
Serve as liaison for MAPS club, working with high school to coordinate mentor and shadow program.
Coordinate engagement of new parents implementing tactics to foster a sense of hospitality.
Serve as liaison for the Mothers Association New Parent Liaison Committee.
Coordinate with PR Department to assure timely and relevant social media messages and web updates.
Perform other responsibilities as needed and assigned.
