Assistant Director of Alumni Advancement

Groton, Massachusetts, Lawrence Academy (LA) is a boarding and day school in Groton, MA, serving 400 students in grades 9-12. LA enjoys its heritage as one of the oldest independent schools in the country while embracing a contemporary student-centered approach that supports its mission . In LA’s tightly knit environment, students are supported and encouraged to exercise their minds, discover their voices, learn creatively, and take their own initiative. The academic program is uniquely hands-on and allows students to discover how their education can be applied in daily life.

LA has an immediate opening for a dynamic, relationship-oriented, mission-driven professional to serve as its Assistant Director of Alumni Advancement. The successful candidate will be a strong communicator energized by connecting with alumni, building lasting relationships, and advancing a culture of philanthropy through thoughtful outreach, stewardship, and engagement.

Summary The Assistant Director of Alumni Advancement is responsible for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding LA alumni to increase annual philanthropic support and strengthen lifelong engagement with the school. Reporting to the Director of Alumni Advancement, this full-time, exempt, non-teaching faculty administrator position plays a key role in expanding alumni participation, identifying future philanthropic leaders, and building a pipeline of annual and leadership-level donors.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career advancement professional seeking to develop frontline fundraising skills, gain experience managing donor relationships, and grow within the field of educational philanthropy.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage and grow a portfolio of alumni prospects with a focus on increasing annual fund participation and philanthropic support. Build meaningful relationships with alumni through personal outreach, meetings, events, and volunteer engagement. Conduct qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities for assigned donors and prospects. Identify and engage new donors, leadership annual giving prospects, and lapsed donors. Collaborate with the Director of Alumni Advancement to develop strategies that increase alumni giving and engagement. Conduct regular virtual and in-person meetings with alumni to strengthen relationships and advance fundraising goals. Manage, recruit, train, and support alumni volunteers, including the Alumni Council and Class Agents. Track donor activity and maintain accurate constituent records using Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT. Participate in reunion giving efforts, alumni engagement and programming initiatives, and other key fundraising activities that strengthen connections between alumni and LA. Plan and execute alumni-student mentorship opportunities, such as Omnibus Workshops and the 1899 Alumnae Society. Develop quarterly content for the alumni digital newsletter, the Elm Tree Gazette, partnering with the Director of Advancement Communications. Develop weekly social media content partnering with the Director of Advancement Communications. Assist with the planning and execution of alumni events that support engagement and fundraising objectives. Partner with colleagues in annual giving and communications to develop donor-focused messaging and stewardship materials. Represent LA at alumni events and other functions as needed. Participate fully as a member of the administrative (non-teaching) faculty through attendance at faculty meetings and events, and involvement in the residential program as a weekend team member.

Other Responsibilities: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time.

Salary Range: $70,000-$85,000 The salary range listed represents the typical pay range for this role; however, actual compensation may vary based on factors such as the candidate’s skills, experience, education, and market conditions.

To apply for this position, please send your cover letter, résumé, and reference list in a single PDF document to Beth Crutcher, Director of Advancement, at jobs@lacademy.edu . The email subject line should be “Assistant Director of Alumni Advancement.” No phone calls please.

Cultural competence is an essential element of teaching, working, and learning at Lawrence Academy. We are therefore seeking individuals who are committed to actively participating in professional development and engaging in our cultural competency programs that are structured to move our community forward equitably and inclusively. We encourage candidates from historically underrepresented groups to apply. The Academy does not discriminate and does not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran or Uniformed Service status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law .

For more information on Lawrence Academy, please visit lacademy.edu. Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required. 1-3 years of professional experience , preferably in fundraising, sales, marketing, customer relations, admissions, alumni relations, or a similarly relationship-focused field. Interest in pursuing a career in fundraising, advancement, or nonprofit development. Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities. Initiative-taking, organized, and comfortable initiating outreach to alumni and donors. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively. Experience working toward goals and performance metrics preferred. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues and volunteers. Familiarity with CRM databases or willingness to learn Raiser's Edge NXT. Willingness to travel locally and occasionally regionally for donor meetings and alumni events. Occasional evening and weekend work required. Commitment to and enthusiasm for the mission of LA. The salary range listed represents the typical pay range for this role; however, actual compensation may vary based on factors such as the candidate’s skills, experience, education, and market conditions.