Director of Development

Description

Employment Status: Full-time

FLSA Status: Exempt (unless specified otherwise)

Reports to: Principal

The Director of Development supports the mission of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School primarily through planning, implementing and managing all fundraising and advancement activities. As our school continues its opening year and plans for future growth, this individual will cultivate relationships with donors, promote and market the school within the broader community, and run key events that take place throughout the year.

As a public-facing member of our school team, the Director must be a joyful, faith-filled ambassador for the school. This person will report directly to the School Principal and work closely with the school leadership, parish staff, and community stakeholders to foster a culture of philanthropy rooted in Catholic values.

• Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic classical education and the mission of the school and parish
• Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
• Supports and adheres to the Religious Standards for Catholic School Employees and policies and procedures of the school and the Archdiocese
• Maintains a work schedule that maximizes availability to the school, students, and staff
• Works as a team player within a fast-paced, startup environment

• Establishes specific and measurable, annual development goals and objectives (with input from the Pastor, Principal, and School Board in a written comprehensive development plan)
• Creates a development advisory committee in conjunction with the school board and community volunteers to assist in development efforts (must attend monthly school board evening meetings)
• Identifies, cultivates and solicits major donor prospect gifts for the school system
• Involves others in support of the school through their time, talents, and treasure
• Studies enrollment and donation patterns as they relate to Catholic education and attempts to determine significance for the system
• Leads efforts to plan and implement a comprehensive annual appeal to raise significant funding for the school
• Serves as lead for all fundraising and recruitment events, including Mardi Gras Gala, Heroic Games, prospective parent information nights, etc.
• Plans, coordinates and implements special campaigns
• Supervises development activities
• Researches and writes grants to gain additional funds for school needs and operations

• Coordinates public relations and marketing
• Serves as point person for local sponsorship opportunities
• Acts as liaison between the school, parish, and community groups/general public in development areas
• Establishes and maintains a working relationship with media
• Develops and implements annual communications plan including grant applications, annual fund communiques, etc.
• Generates key promotional materials for both development and enrollment

• Remains informed about the continued growth of investments (scholarship fund, maintenance fund, etc.)
• Implements scholarship program
• Meets or exceeds the annual Development Office fundraising goal

• Collaborates effectively with the Parent Service Organization (PSO) and School Board
• Works with and directs parent, grandparent, and parishioner volunteers on various events
• Participates in administrative meetings

• Compliance with Archdiocesan Safe Environment requirements.
• Reliable transportation
• Valid driver’s license
• Valid vehicle insurance

• Practicing Catholic in good standing with a working knowledge of Church documents related to Catholic schools
• Intermediate or better computer software skills, including CRM, donor database, Excel, Word, Outlook, Publisher, web design, with ability to learn new platforms
• Strong established fundraising relationships and relationship-building skills with donors, board members, volunteers and community leaders
• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and public speaking communication skills required
• Demonstrated competence in project management, budgeting, social media marketing and event planning
• Working knowledge of fundraising regulations, donor privacy laws, and ethical standards

• Required to work some nights and weekends
• Required to work in-person, typically on-campus but able to facilitate off-campus donor meetings and events as needed
• Required to manage high to moderate levels of stress
• Required to work a minimum of a full school day
• Required to work in standard office and school conditions
• Occasional lifting of 10-20 pounds.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties or working…