Summary
All Souls Catholic School is looking for a Director of Development to play a key role in the continued success and growth of the school’s unique and transformative mission. The Director of Development is responsible for developing and executing a strategic long-term development plan to advance the school’s goals including annual giving, major gifts, foundation grants, corporate support, and special events, as well as building relationships in the community.
Description
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support and uphold the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of our school
- Develop and oversee annual fundraising goals. Evaluate progress toward these goals, refine as needed, and communicate progress.
- Develop and execute strategic fundraising plans encompassing individual giving, major gifts, and events, focusing on sustainable revenue growth.
- Develop and manage all activities related to school fundraising initiatives, including but not limited to the Annual Fund(s), Gala, Auctions, and Capital Campaigns(s) and other fundraising events, with a focus on both participation and dollars raised.
- Write and develop proposals for federal and state grants, as well as corporate sponsorships.
- Provide support and guidance to H&S, fundraising committees, and volunteers.
- Develop and oversee donor gratitude and recognition programs, including acknowledgment letters, reports, and special events.
- Develop strategies to deepen alumni and grandparent engagement and increase donor participation rates.
- Develop the strategy for and prepare briefing materials for administrators and trustees to engage, ask, and steward donors.
- Manage a portfolio of current and potential donors.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field; advanced degree preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in development or advancement, preferably in a K-12 environment
- Demonstrated success in planning and executing comprehensive fundraising campaigns, including annual giving, capital campaigns, events, and major gifts
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills
- Strong leadership and consensus building skills
- Proven graphic design skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to speak with donors and other
- stakeholders across the community
Required Knowledge:
- Basic understanding of organizational budgets and financial reports
- Excellent knowledge and skill in using Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, Adobe Design Suite, and Google; excellent knowledge and skill in using social media platforms
