Alumni Engagement Manager

The DREAM Program, Inc.

. Develop and implement an alumni engagement plan with clear annual goals .

Posted 10/4/2026full-timeWinooski • Vermont • United StatesJunior💰 $50,000 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in alumni engagement, fundraising strategies, and event planning while fostering relationships with diverse stakeholders. Proficient in utilizing donor databases and communication tools to enhance alumni participation and support.

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Alumni RelationsFundraising ExperienceEvent PlanningDonor StewardshipProject Management

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Hard Skills

FundraisingEvent PlanningDonor StewardshipVolunteer EngagementCommunity EngagementData TrackingAlumni Engagement StrategiesCommunications ProductionRelationship ManagementOutreach Research

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingStrong Communication SkillsAttention to DetailCollaborationIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

Donor DatabasesCRMsEmail PlatformsSpreadsheetsReporting Tools

Industry Keywords

NonprofitYouth-Serving OrganizationMentoringCommunity BuildingDiversity and Inclusion

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement an alumni engagement plan with clear annual goals
Build relationships with DREAM alumni across programs, regions, and generations
Create opportunities for alumni to participate as volunteers, mentors, speakers, ambassadors, advisors, and donors
Identify and support alumni leaders who can help strengthen DREAM’s alumni community
Explore regional alumni gatherings, committees, or networks in areas with strong alumni participation
Develop strategies to increase alumni giving and build a long-term culture of philanthropy
Cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of alumni donors and prospects
Coordinate alumni-focused fundraising campaigns, appeals, and giving initiatives
Create meaningful communications and stewardship opportunities showing alumni the impact of their support
Partner with the broader development team to connect alumni engagement with DREAM’s fundraising goals
Plan alumni events, including regional gatherings, networking opportunities, reunions, service activities, and virtual programs
Manage event promotion, registration, logistics, budgets, and follow-up
Produce alumni communications, including newsletters, event invitations, organizational updates, and fundraising appeals
Collect and share alumni stories, accomplishments, and community contributions
Collaborate with DREAM’s communications team on alumni content for email, social media, and the website
Maintain accurate alumni records in DREAM’s donor and relationship-management systems
Conduct outreach and research to update contact information and reconnect with alumni
Develop processes for capturing information as participants transition from DREAM programs into the alumni community
Track alumni participation, volunteering, communications, and giving
Use engagement data to evaluate results and guide future strategies
Work with development, communications, program, data, and regional staff to coordinate alumni engagement
Help staff create consistent pathways for participants to remain connected after leaving DREAM programs
Identify alumni who may be strong candidates for employment, board service, advisory roles, partnerships, or storytelling opportunities
Represent DREAM at alumni, fundraising, and community events

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
One to five years of experience in alumni relations, fundraising, development, communications, events, community engagement, or a related field
Demonstrated ability to build relationships with people from diverse backgrounds
Experience with fundraising, donor stewardship, volunteer engagement, or community-building initiatives
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience planning events or programs from development through execution
Comfort using donor databases, CRMs, email platforms, spreadsheets, and basic reporting tools
Strong organization, project management, attention to detail, and follow-through
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams
Experience with a nonprofit, mentoring, education, or youth-serving organization preferred
Personal experience as a DREAM alum or participant in a similar youth-development program is valued
Ability to occasionally work evenings or weekends and travel to DREAM regions
Commitment to equity and inclusion

Benefits

Comp & perks

DREAM’s comprehensive benefits package
Ability to occasionally work evenings or weekends and travel to DREAM regions