Alumni Relations and Development Officer

Alumni Relations and Development Officer

Salary: $75,000.00 - $95,001.00 Annually
Job Type:
Job Number: Alumni Relations - 26
Closing: 9/12/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Norwalk, CA
Department: Alumni Relations - 26
Division: Foundation

Description

*Please note: This is NOT a Cerritos College job.

About the Employer

Established in 1979, the Cerritos College Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides critical support for students and college programs. The Foundation has assets totaling approximately $10 million.

Mission

The Cerritos College Foundation increases funding by engaging the philanthropic and alumni community to support the needs of our students on their educational and career journey.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Executive Director of the Cerritos College Foundation, the Alumni Relations and Development Officer is employed directly by the Cerritos College Foundation. This individual is an important member of the Foundation team, responsible for building and maintaining relationships with Cerritos College alumni, raising funds, creating targeted fundraising appeals and related communication strategies, and organizing a variety of events and alumni activities.

Closing Date
This position will close on September 12, 2026 at 11:59 PM.

Job Duties

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops a comprehensive annual alumni and development fundraising plan.
• Successfully identifies, qualifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards unrestricted and restricted donations at all levels, with a primary focus on three to five figure gifts.
• Develops and manages alumni relations' strategies to increase engagement, affinity, active participation, and financial support of Cerritos College alumni.
• Develops and manages targeted online and print fundraising campaigns.
• Collaborates with Foundation and College staff to develop and implement a proactive communication plan for alumni and donors.
• Creates social media posts, e-newsletters, website content, printed brochures, and other collateral material.
• Creates and maintains content on social media platforms.
• Plans and coordinates a diverse range of annual events.
• Contacts Cerritos College alumni in person, by phone, mail, e-mail, and social media to gather and share stories and build engagement leading to donor support and increased involvement in College/Foundation activities and initiatives.
• Coordinates employee giving program and related strategies.
• Establishes a Cerritos College Alumni Council to support long- and short-term goals.
• Enters relevant information into DonorPerfect database and effectively uses DonorPerfect, DonorSearch, and Crescendo Interactive for prospect research, strategy development, and data analysis.
• Responsible for meeting established annual fundraising goals.

Minimum Qualifications

Position Requirements, Experience and Education

• Minimum of 3-5 years of development and alumni relations experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Self-motivated, focused, and proactive, with strong project management skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience developing content for newsletters, websites, and social media.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with alumni, donors, board members, employees, management, faculty, students, and community members.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Experience in DonorPerfect, Raiser's Edge, or other fundraising database software preferred.
• Strong organizational and Microsoft Office skills required.

Supplemental Information

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: ($75,000-$95,000) plus Medical, Dental, Vision, and PTO.
• 1 remote day per week

Equal Opportunity Employer

No person shall be discriminated against in any employment procedure on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

Contact Information

Please note that this is not a Cerritos College job. If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact the Cerritos College Foundation at View phone number on staff.academickeys.com. For more information about the Cerritos College Foundation, please visit their website at

Application Process

Please send your resume and cover letter to View email address on staff.academickeys.com . Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

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