What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator of Alumni and Corporate Relations position at Mount Dora Christian Academy and Children's Home?
Job Summary:
We believe corporate sponsors, current parents, alumni, parents of alumni, and grandparents have the potential to become our most loyal financial supporters. They are to be valued, loved, prayed for, and always given opportunities to serve. We have assigned this responsibility to the coordinator of alumni and corporate relations. The coordinator initiates, develops, and nurtures relationships. The coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, scheduling, and executing fundraising events, activities, functions, and services leading to additional financial support for the Academy. This position is responsible for managing and growing the Academy's Annual Fund.
Major Responsibilities:
- Spearheads, plans, and executes all fundraising events associated with corporate sponsors, vendors, current parents, alumni, parents of alumni, and grandparents
- Manages the use of social media in coordination with Public Relations
- Increases attendance and fundraising support at events by forming connections with corporate sponsors, vendors, current parents, alumni, parents of alumni, and grandparents
- Increases engagement of corporate sponsors, current parents, alumni, parents of alumni, and grandparents through the Annual Fund Drive, Thanks for Giving, Boyd Scholarship Dinner, Grandparents Day, and other events to promote the Academy
- Strategically manages the MDCA alumni databases, website page, and events
- Manages, tracks, and executes a plan to grow the Academy's Annual Fund, including signature fundraising events
- Works diligently to keep contact information accurate in Raiser's Edge
- Builds strong relationships with MDCA high school seniors that lead to increased participation in subsequent alumni events
- Collaborates with Public Relations to curate and create compelling articles highlighting notable alumni accomplishments and contributions
- Collaborates on other fundraising events as assigned, including the monthly chicken dinners, ribbon-cutting and ground-breaking ceremonies, etc.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher
- A committed Christian working toward a close, personal walk with the Lord
- Must submit to a background check
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experienced in fundraising and event management
- Energized by establishing and maintaining effective relationships and raising funds from corporate sponsors, vendors, current parents, alumni, parents of alumni, and grandparents
- An alumnus of MDCA (CH&BS)
- A curious mind, high energy, and passion for Christian education
- Experienced in Raiser's Edge software
- Ability to manage multiple projects
- Shown to be a self-starter and detail-oriented
Preference will be given to applicants who are members of a congregation of the Churches of Christ. However, to be considered, all applicants must be members of a local church and able to sign and abide by the MDCA Statement of Faith.
