Position:                     Development and Alumni Relations Specialist

Term:                          12 Month

Classification:             Classified/Exempt

Location:                    Administration

Qualifications:             Masters degree preferred;

                                    3-5 years related experience and/or training preferred

                                    Equivalent combination of education and experience

Supervisory:               No

Reports to:                  Director of Community Development

The Development and Alumni Relations Specialist will establish and cultivate strong relationships with donors, investors and alumni while assisting in the coordination, development and implementation of strategies for various fundraising programs for the district. This individual will also identify new revenue programs for effectiveness and make recommendations for adoption.

General Expectations:

• Supports the mission of Joplin Schools.
• Supports the value of education.
• Complies with the privacy rights of students.
• Safeguards confidential and/or sensitive information.
• Communicates effectively with all the members of the school district and community.
• Provides excellence in customer service both internally and externally.
• Reacts to change productively.
• Keeps abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques.
• Maintains accurate records and filing systems for accountability and audit purposes.
• Ensures that all activities conform to district and state guidelines.

Essential Functions:

• Lead fundraising activities to support the School’s operations as well as special projects and campaigns
• Contact current & prospective advertisers (e.g. businesses, individuals, etc.) for the purpose of selling advertising to support department programs
• Conduct annual audit of district programs, publications, and facilities to determine advertising and donor opportunities
• Cultivate and maintain donor relationships
  • Establish and maintain with all stakeholders and use these relationships to develop new business opportunities.
• Create and lead a coordinated program of fundraising activities designed to increase the number and level of major and/or principal gifts donors
• Deliver presentations/proposals to prospective donors/advertisers with a successful closing rate
• Assist with creation of sales/marketing and advertising materials relating to development campaign
• Coordinate events as required
• Process all correspondence and paperwork related to accounts
• Develop annual funding plan
• Manage the alumni board through its volunteer leadership
• Work closely with the Joplin Schools Alumni Association board president in creating strategy and plans
• Organize and support alumni activities and special events
• Assist with creation of alumni publications such as the alumni newsletter, campaign literature, solicitation letters, and recruitment materials
• Carry out all other duties as assigned

Note:  The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Continuance of position contingent upon funding.