The Director Alumni Affairs, Resource Mobilization & Corporate Relations is a senior leadership role responsible for providing strategic direction and operational oversight of the institutions alumni engagement, fundraising, and corporate relations functions. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director develops and implements strategies to strengthen alumni and stakeholder relationships, mobilize resources, expand partnerships, and support the institutions academic, financial, and strategic objectives.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead the development and implementation of strategies to strengthen alumni engagement and foster lifelong relationships with graduates locally and internationally.
Promote collaboration across academic and administrative departments to enhance alumni participation and institutional engagement.
Develop and execute resource mobilization initiatives, including fundraising, donor relations, scholarships, endowments, and philanthropic partnerships.
Build and maintain relationships with alumni, donors, corporate partners, government agencies, foundations, and development organizations to advance the institutions strategic objectives.
Establish and strengthen corporate partnerships that support internships, employment opportunities, executive education, research collaborations, sponsorships, and industry engagement.
Identify and pursue strategic partnerships and external funding opportunities aligned with the institutions mission and priorities.
Oversee the management of alumni, donor, and partner databases, ensuring accurate records, reporting, and effective stakeholder relationship management.
Utilize data, performance metrics, and benchmarking to evaluate engagement initiatives and drive continuous improvement.
Provide strategic leadership and oversee the effective management of the Alumni Affairs, Resource Mobilization, and Corporate Relations functions, ensuring operational excellence and achievement of departmental goals.
Represent the institution in external engagements, networking forums, and partnership initiatives to enhance its reputation, visibility, and stakeholder relationships.
QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:
KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES:
Fundraising & Donor Engagement
Alumni & Donor CRM Systems
Corporate Partnership Management
Institutional Advancement & Resource Mobilization
Proposal & Grant Writing
Endowment & Scholarship Fund Management
Strategic Negotiation & Contract Management
Budget Planning & Financial Reporting
Executive Reporting & Data Analytics
Digital Communication Platforms (Email Campaigns, LinkedIn, Alumni Portals)
Alumni Engagement Strategy & Program Design
Event & Engagement Program Management
External Stakeholder Relationship Management
Public Speaking & Institutional Representation
Higher Education Sector Governance & Institutional Operations
Regulatory & Compliance Awareness.
Lead and execute strategic outreach initiatives to enhance IBAs institutional visibility, strengthen engagement with schools, corporate sector, and external stakeholders, and support student recruitment and brand positioning. Develop partnerships and outreach programs that expand IBAs market presence and contribute towards institutional growth and stakeholder engagement objectives.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop, implement, and evaluate annual outreach strategies and engagement plans to promote IBA Karachis programs, events, and initiatives to target audiences.
Build and maintain strong relationships and outreach networks with corporate organizations, schools, colleges, NGOs, government institutions, and national and international stakeholders.
Identify, develop, and facilitate partnership opportunities with national and international organizations in collaboration with relevant internal departments.
Represent IBA Karachi at conferences, career fairs, education expos, seminars, and public events.
Coordinate with the Admissions team to align outreach initiatives with recruitment targets and support student enrollment through targeted outreach activities.
Organize school and college visits, seminars, information sessions, and outreach events at both Main and City Campuses to engage prospective students and stakeholders.
Manage and maintain a comprehensive database of outreach contacts, institutional partners, and stakeholder organizations.
Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications team to develop outreach materials, presentations, digital content, and communication campaigns.
Monitor, evaluate, and prepare periodic reports on outreach activities, event attendance, partnership developments, and program effectiveness.
Coordinate alumni engagement activities in collaboration with the office of Alumni Affairs, Resource Mobilization & Corporate Relations.
Support fundraising, corporate social responsibility (CSR), sponsorship, and donor engagement initiatives.
Manage IBAs outreach digital platforms and communication tools.
Coordinate with the Resource Mobilization team to support institutional partnerships, sponsorships, and collaborative initiatives.
Ensure timely, effective, and professional communication with all internal and external stakeholders.
QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:
KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES:
Strategic Outreach Planning, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Marketing & Brand Promotion, Student Recruitment Campaigns, Partnership Development, Event Management, Digital Communication Platforms, CRM & Database Management, Market Analysis, Project Management, and Executive Reporting.