2025-2026 Associate Director of Development and Alumni Engagement

Job Description

Job Description

Norfolk Collegiate School is seeking an energetic and strategic Associate Director of Development and Alumni Engagement to join our Advancement Office. This full-time position reports to the Assistant Head for Advancement and is responsible for developing and implementing robust annual giving programs and dynamic alumni engagement initiatives.

The Associate Director inspires meaningful relationships within the Norfolk Collegiate community-fostering a culture of philanthropy and service among current families, alumni, and other supporters. This includes managing a multi-channel annual giving campaign, coordinating alumni events, supporting major gift efforts, and serving as the primary liaison to the Norfolk Collegiate Alumni Board of Directors.

This position requires strong organizational and communication skills, a collaborative spirit, and a creative and proactive mindset. The ideal candidate will bring experience in fundraising or alumni relations, enthusiasm for working with volunteers, and a commitment to advancing the mission of Norfolk Collegiate.

Key Responsibilities :

Annual Giving & Fundraising

• Lead the design and execution of communication materials and strategies to support annual giving.
• Partner with school leadership and the Assistant Head for Advancement to highlight giving opportunities and build fundraising cases.
• Support major gift initiatives by coordinating stewardship and solicitation efforts.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to design giving campaigns and promotional materials.
• Cultivate and steward annual donors; support major fundraising events and initiatives such as the Day of Giving.
• Grow leadership annual giving through strategic outreach and storytelling.

Alumni Engagement

Qualifications :

Interested candidates should upload a cover letter, resume, three professional references, an unofficial copy of transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate degrees, and, if applicable, teacher certifications.

Norfolk Collegiate is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds.

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