Director of Alumni

Director of Alumni

Who You Are

The Episcopal Academy seeks a dynamic, strategic, and highly relational Director of Alumni to elevate the school’s alumni program into its next era - one defined by deeper engagement, stronger volunteer leadership, and increased philanthropic investment. With more than 5,000 alumni across generations and geographies, the Director plays a key role in building lifelong, mission-aligned relationships that ultimately increase pride, participation, and giving.

What You Will Do

This role is responsible for designing and executing a comprehensive alumni engagement strategy that is data-informed and mission-driven. In addition to traditional programming, the Director will focus on expanding regional, digital, and interest-driven outreach; enhancing the alumni pipeline for annual and major giving; and activating volunteers in meaningful and strategic ways. The Director will manage a personal portfolio of alumni donors and prospects, with a focus on qualification, cultivation, and solicitation for annual and major gifts.

As both a frontline fundraiser and strategic connector, the Director works collaboratively with Advancement colleagues and campus partners to ensure that alumni engagement efforts advance Episcopal’s philanthropic goals and mission-driven priorities.

About You

The ideal candidate for the Director of Alumni will be a strategic, relationship-driven leader who blends tradition with innovation and who brings clarity, warmth, and purpose to everything they do. You will thrive in this role if you:

• Bring experience designing and executing strategic engagement programs in advancement, alumni relations, marketing, or other relationship-focused fields.
• Understand how to develop and manage multi-year engagement plans across platforms, segments, and generations.
• Are energized by connecting people to mission and purpose—and by building community
• Have a track record of managing volunteers, motivating peers, and cultivating meaningful relationships across a broad constituency.
• Have experience designing or supporting reunion-based campaigns or giving initiatives that align with institutional goals
• Know how to build donor pipelines - discovering new prospects, qualifying interest, developing giving strategies, and soliciting gifts.
• Are a strong communicator and program creator - whether writing a newsletter, stewarding a donor, or crafting the run-of-show for a regional event
• Feel confident managing direct and indirect reports, setting priorities, and building team culture.
• Are organized and action-oriented, capable of juggling multiple priorities while keeping your eye on long-term outcomes
• Believe in the power of storytelling, tradition, and pride to inspire action, especially giving back.
• Thrive in a high-energy, team-oriented school environment where school spirit is real, feedback is constant, and growth is expected.

About Us

Located 16 miles outside of Philadelphia, The Episcopal Academy offers competitive salary and benefits; employer retirement plan match; generous paid time off; excellent work/life balance; access to ongoing professional development; complimentary lunch during the school year; and use of campus facilities, including library and fitness center.

While each employee at Episcopal brings a unique set of competencies and skills to their work, we believe all employees should:

• Be student-centered, embrace school life, and show it through actions and interactions with students, colleagues, and parents.
• Embody and live The Stripes.
• Consistently maintain high work standards and motivate others to achieve the same standard of excellence.
• Demonstrate a desire and willingness to constantly grow and learn, both personally and professionally, and see others, especially students, as having the ability to learn and reach success.
• Demonstrate a belief in and commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse school community.
• Foster a positive culture by being optimistic, selfless, flexible, and collaborative.

Position start date: Immediate opening

Application deadline: Until filled

The Episcopal Academy does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability and familial affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. We seek candidates who hope to help foster a school environment where all people are valued and where all perspectives are respected and appreciated.