Senior Alumni Relations Manager
Stand TogetherAbout the role
The Senior Alumni Relations Manager will execute and continuously strengthen a high-impact alumni engagement strategy focused on advancing classical liberal ideas. This leader will steward and activate a growing network of alumni, helping deepen engagement, strengthen connections, and increase the network’s long-term influence and effectiveness.
As an individual contributor, this role is ideal for a relationship-oriented operator who excels at translating strategy into execution, identifying opportunities to improve engagement over time, and building trusted relationships across a diverse policy network.
Preference is for candidates available to work in person in Arlington, VA. Remote candidates will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
How You Will Contribute
Activate and strengthen the alumni network
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Execute alumni engagement strategies and contribute insights that improve network participation and long-term value.
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Manage segmented engagement approaches across policy, geographic, and career-based cohorts.
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Build consistent touchpoints and relationship-management practices that strengthen alumni connection and participation.
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Own the content and delivery of alumni newsletters
Drive talent and opportunity flow
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Help position the alumni network as a key source of policy talent, referrals, and collaboration opportunities.
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Connect alumni to relevant roles, initiatives, convenings, and peer relationships across the broader network.
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Support mentorship, peer learning, and cross-state collaboration among alumni leaders.
Inform high-value programming and experiences
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Identify opportunities to enhance alumni value through convenings, leadership forums, and targeted engagement efforts.
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Partner with internal teams and stakeholders to shape and support impactful alumni experiences.
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Gather feedback and insights from alumni to continuously improve programming priorities and engagement models.
Leverage data and systems
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Use CRM and engagement tools to track participation, relationships, and network outcomes.
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Monitor KPIs related to engagement, referrals, and collaboration to inform ongoing improvements.
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Contribute reporting and insights that demonstrate alumni network impact.
Strengthen partnerships and network connectivity
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Build strong relationships with alumni, internal teams, and external partners.
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