Alumni Relations & Community Engagement… at St. Pius X… · Houston

Mission

Prayer, Study, Community, Preaching - this is Dominican education at St. Pius X High School. Inspired by Veritas, young men and women embrace academic excellence and integrity, celebrate the community's diverse gifts and heritage, and embody social justice and service.

Faith, Community, and Dominican Charism

• Ensure that the Four Pillars of a Dominican education (Prayer, Study, Community, Preaching) are developed and promoted among the school community.
• Develop an active faith community and model Christian values.
• Incorporate and encourage prayer and spiritual formation within the student, faculty and staff, and family communities.
• Uphold and implement the Dominican Charism and goals of the Dominican Veritas Ministries.

Position Description

The Alumni Relations and Community Engagement Manager will support the strategic fundraising goals and mission of St. Pius X High School, stewarding relations with alumni and community leaders to strengthen financial support and further the mission. As a vital member of the Advancement team, they will represent the school as a spokesperson and relationship builder, engaging with all stakeholders to advance strategic fundraising priorities.

Core Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Director of Advancement, plan and execute strategies to increase Alumni and Community engagement
• Identify, cultivate and steward donors, with an eye to move them toward larger gifts
• Attend Advancement Committee meetings, assisting the Director of Advancement in producing relevant data-informed reports for the Board of Directors
• Collaborate and coordinate with the Marketing and Communications team, developing communications plans and schedules for Alumni and Community events, as well as collateral deliverables that adhere to branding guidelines and reflect mission-aligned goals, in line with strategic fundraising goals.
• Use data management systems for donor research, track campaign progress, and ensure accurate solicitation and stewardship reporting.

Alumni Engagement

• Actively reach out to welcome and engage former students and families in the SPX community.
• Liaison to Alumni Association - act as primary contact and push meaningful communications out to all alumni on a regular and timely schedule
• Reunion Events - organize and execute reunion experiences in collaboration with alumni association
• Engage alumni to participate in fundraising campaigns as volunteers and aid in soliciting gifts
• Coordinate with Associate Director of Annual Giving to minimize campaign and event overlap
• Work with association volunteers to maximize the alumni volunteer experience

Community Engagement

• Develop strategic relationships with community organizations and vendors
• Advance the Corporate Giving program

Team Collaboration

• Facilitate a positive and collaborative partnership that aligns with the mission and strategic priorities
• Identify, recruit, train and motivate volunteers to lead or actively support Alumni events, Annual Fund campaigns, and special events
• Support the culture of collaboration and accountability with volunteers to ensure coordination and alignment in campaign and event execution
• Manage Alumni Association and Corporate Sponsorship budgets, tracking metrics and return on investment

General

• Engage fully in the student life of the school.
• Actively participate in team meetings, faculty/staff meetings, committees, and professional development training.
• Maintain individual certification credentials and licensing as appropriate.
• Oversee special projects at the request of the Director of Advancement and/or President and perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Advancement and/or President.

General Qualifications

• •Commitment to embrace the Catholic mission and Dominican charism of St. Pius X High School.
• •Bachelor's degree in related field.
• •A minimum of three years in fundraising, volunteer and donor relations, preferably in nonprofit organizations or in independent schools.
• •Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Raiser’s Edge (or similar CRM platform), Donor Search (or comparable programs), and other work-related platforms.
• •Ability and enthusiasm to perform in a fast-paced environment paired with organizational and project management skills to manage a broad scope of activities with multiple deadlines and collaborators.
• Excellent customer service skills, as well as communication and storytelling abilities.
• •Acts with professionalism in all environments, displays strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, and understands the need for discretion and confidentiality when appropriate.
• Adhere to the Association of Fundraising Professionals Code of Ethical Standards and the Donor Bill of Rights
• •Willingness to be an active member of the school and local community.
• Completion of Safe Haven safe environment training.