Job Description

Founded in 1947, the United Nations International School (UNIS) is a Pre-K through Grade 12 independent school in Manhattan, serving a diverse, global community. About half of UNIS families are affiliated with the United Nations, while the rest are internationally minded New York–based parents. Guided by the ideals of the United Nations, UNIS provides an inclusive learning environment where rigorous international programs foster academic excellence, creativity, innovation, and cross-cultural communication, inspiring students to help build a peaceful, compassionate, and sustainable world.

UNIS seeks a part-time Advancement Consultant for Alumni Relations  (10–12 hours per week, onsite) to help strengthen engagement and fundraising from our alumni to support the school’s advancement efforts. The successful candidate will provide support for and collaborate with a two-person advancement/alumni relations team to strengthen the fundraising efforts, managing projects that drive alumni giving and deepen alumni relationships. This position reports to the Director of the UNIS Fund and will work closely with the Alumni Relations Associate to ensure full preparation for meetings and engagements with UNIS donors and prospective supporters.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate closely with the Director of the UNIS Fund, Alumni Relations Associate, and the Director of Special Events, to advance alumni fundraising initiatives, including prospect and donor research, outreach, cultivation, and solicitation of financial support for the school’s activities.
• Conduct personal outreach to UNIS alumni to build and sustain meaningful relationships, including email, phone, and meetings.
• Draft appeals and solicitations directed at UNIS alumni.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to successfully perform this job. A successful candidate will meet many of these requirements and have the desire and capacity to learn the rest on the job.

• Proven ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with alumni; experienced in annual giving campaigns, major gifts, and donor stewardship.
• Demonstrated skill in fundraising strategies and managing donor pipelines.
• Strong project management and organizational abilities, with experience planning and executing multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Detail-oriented, with excellent time-management skills and the ability to prioritize competing deadlines.
• Experience engaging with diverse, international school communities.
• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across a global community.
• Flexible and adaptable, with a proactive approach to managing multiple projects independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency with CRM and fundraising software (e.g., Veracross).
• High level of discretion and professionalism.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE 

• 7+ years of fundraising experience, preferably working with an alumni fund or annual fund at independent or higher education school(s), or the equivalent combination of education, training, and transferable experience to successfully perform essential functions of the job.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but experience is the most important qualification.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• This is a part-time consultant position (10–12 hours/week). It includes only legally required benefits for contractors, such as workers’ compensation and disability insurance.
• Compensation range is $60-75 per hour, commensurate with experience

APPLICATION PROCESS
All candidates must submit an electronic application via the school website: Supporting documentation, such as a cover letter and resume, must be uploaded to the electronic application.  Paper and emailed applications and documents will not be accepted from external candidates. Review of applications will begin immediately and will be ongoing.

In accordance with the guidelines of the International Taskforce on Child Protection, the United Nations International School adheres to a rigorous standard of recruitment practices and background checks, emphasizing the protection, safety, and welfare of our students.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION & BELONGING
Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that someone meets 100% of the qualifications for a role. If much of this job posting describes you, then please apply for this role.

The United Nations International School provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, height, weight, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, marital status or domestic partner status, genetic information, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity, HIV status, military status and any other category protected by law in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

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