Job Description

About FFE

Foundation For Excellence Inc. (FFE), a publicly supported charitable organization based in the USA, was established in 1994. Its Indian entity, Foundation For Excellence India Trust

(FFEIT), was registered in 2003 as a Public Charitable Trust in India.

FFE's mission is to help economically underprivileged and academically bright students complete their higher education (Engineering, Medical and Law) through a Scholarship Program. The objective is to help these students and their families transition from low to middle-income levels in a single generation.

Position Overview:

The Head of Alumni Relations will play a pivotal role in promoting strong and lasting connections with FFE alumni, driving engagement initiatives, and spearheading fundraising efforts. This leadership position requires strategic thinking, effective communication skills, and a passion for furthering the mission of FFE. 

Roles & Responsibilities of Head, Alumni Relations:

 Alumni Fundraising Strategy

Develop and implement a comprehensive Alumni Fundraising Strategy to maximize donations from existing, dormant, and new alumni.

Effectively leverage alumni connections to tap into corporate CSR programs and networks.

Collaborate with the alumni relations team to implement targeted donation appeals through various channels (tele-calling, emails, direct mail communication, social media, etc.).

Alumni Database Management

Implement effective ways to identify and onboard senior and other “lost” alumni worldwide to enroll into FFE’s alumni platform and expand the alumni database.

Establish and oversee processes to maintain, update, and manage the alumni database comprising 14,000+ individuals.

Ensure the accuracy, and completeness of the alumni database through surveys, email campaigns, phone outreach, social media, etc. and update database to keep it current.

Build and Sustain Alumni Relations:

Develop and execute a robust alumni communication strategy using direct contact, email, social media, and events.

Formulate strategies to enhance alumni involvement with FFE, including mentoring current students, introducing corporate CSRs to FFE, and assisting current students with job placements.

Lead initiatives to establish contact with "lost" alumni.

Ensure significant contributions (financial, voluntary efforts or any other) by alumni are recognized and appreciated through appropriate postings

Alumni Donor Care:

Establish, build, and maintain strong and productive relationships with FFE alumni donors.

Ensure appropriate levels of engagement with alumni donors and provide effective donor servicing and reporting.

Alumni Outreach:

Organize / Facilitate events (virtual/in-person) in various cities to engage Alumni in those cities.

Activate alumni chapters in metros and establish an organizational structure for effective chapter operations, contributing to the creation of a national FFE Alumni Network.

Utilize mailers, Facebook, and LinkedIn to keep current and past scholars engaged with FFE and its activities.

Social Media Marketing:

Curate content and ensure periodic posts on various social media channels like LinkedIn,Facebook, and Twitter to enhance visibility for FFE.

Encourage alumni participation in advising and mentoring students through social media.

Collaboration and Support:

Collaborate with other FFE teams, providing support as required to achieve overall organizational goals.

A willingness to work extended hours and over weekends, as needed.

Travelling within and outside Bangalore, for meetings & events, may be require occasionally.

A presence in Bangalore office thrice a week will be required.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; Master's degree preferred.

Proven experience in alumni relations, fundraising, team management or related fields.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Strategic thinking, analytical understanding and the ability to lead a team effectively.

Knowledge of social media marketing and fundraising strategies.

Flexibility to work occasional weekends and domestic travel as needed.

Note: This job description is not exhaustive and may be subject to change as per organizational requirements. 

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