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.