Job Description

Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an educational recruitment firm has been retained by The Thacher School, a rigorous college preparatory school in Ojai, California to find their next Director of Alumni and Reunion Giving.

Reporting to the Director of Annual Giving, the Director of Alumni and Reunion Giving is responsible for leading strategy and execution for all alumni giving initiatives, including the Reunion Giving Program. This role works in close collaboration with the Director of Annual Giving and the Associate Director of Alumni Giving to inspire support, build meaningful relationships with alumni, and grow a culture of generosity across decades of Thacher graduates.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead the Reunion Giving program, including campaign strategy, goal setting, timelines, and reporting.
• Identify, cultivate, and solicit lead donors from each reunion class.
• Recruit and support volunteer class agents to drive participation and enthusiasm.
• Collaborate with the Alumni Relations team on comprehensive reunion strategy and programming.
• Team Collaboration
• Serve as mentor and thought partner to the Associate Director of Alumni Giving.
• Work closely with the Annual Giving team to align on participation campaigns and overall fundraising goals.
• Partner with Alumni Relations on class rep engagement and 50th reunion planning.
• Coordinate with major gifts officers on shared donor strategy and stewardship.
• Portfolio Fundraising
• Manage a personal portfolio of 100–125 alumni and reunion prospects.
• Conduct 120+ donor meetings annually with an emphasis on cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Draft proposals, contact reports, and personalized donor communications in partnership with the Director of Institutional Advancement.
• Set and track clear goals with defined timelines and measurable outcomes.

Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• A deep belief in—and ability to articulate—the mission and values of the school, including a demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Proven track record of cultivating relationships and securing philanthropic support.
• Outstanding communication skills—oral, written, and interpersonal.
• Experience managing projects and priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Cultural fluency and a respectful, inclusive approach to engaging a wide range of constituents.
• Comfort and skill in holding space for complex and nuanced conversations.
• Familiarity with Raiser’s Edge or a comparable CRM system.
• High standards of discretion, accountability, and integrity.
• Availability and enthusiasm for travel.

Potential Benefits: Compensation and benefit packages are competitive but will differ by school and will typically depend on geographic location, your experience, and your level of degree.

💵 Competitive pay

🧠 Professional Development Opportunities

✏️ Classroom Resources

🏥 Medical, dental and vision insurance

😃 401(k) plan – Employer match

⛱️ Paid holidays, vacation and personal time

🏠 Housing (boarding schools only)

About CS&A

Our job placement service is free to job seekers. By getting to know you personally -- beyond just your resume -- we connect you directly with hiring schools whose open positions match your specific requirements (location, school type, position type, etc.) and skills, saving you the time of sorting through hundreds of job postings and getting lost in a pile of resumes. More importantly, as an educator you deserve to have someone on your side who can help you find a position in a school community where you'll thrive. That's our mission.

Carney Sandoe does not discriminate on the basis of physical handicap, sex, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its services, consulting, events, professional development, or other programs.

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