Elementary School Development Director

Elementary School Director Of Development/Advancement

Location:

Carlisle, PA School:
St. Patrick School Payroll Grade: 14 FLSA Status:
Exempt

Nature Of Position:
The purpose of this position is to develop and implement a comprehensive development program for the school/parish. The Development Director involves a diversity of parish community membership which includes: faculty, staff, students, families, parishioners, as well as the general public, in accomplishing the development program's mission.

Reporting Function:
Reports to pastor and/or principal

Job Description:

Duties may include any or all of the following:

• Collaborates with the Pastor and/or Principal in implementing the educational mission of the parish, by participating in the comprehensive planning, implementation, and evaluation of the parish's/school's goals, with specific focus on the parish's/school's development plan.
• Directs the parish's/school's Development Plan. Incumbent accomplishes this by establishing short (annual) and long (3-5 year) range goals and objectives for the Development office based on the parishes/school's long range plan.
• Facilitates the development and publication of an articulated, written case statement about the parish/school which tells the story of Catholic education and also includes the parish's/school's philosophy, values, mission, and public and community contributions.
• Assures the development and implementation of a comprehensive public relations and communications plan.
• Coordinates the establishment of an Alumni Association.
• Assures the establishment of an Endowment Fund.
• Assures establishment of EITC funding for scholarships.
• Assures the establishment of a Student Recruitment program.
• Serves as staff to the Parish/School Development Committee.
• Assures the establishment of a Major Gifts/Corporate Sponsorship Program.
• Coordinates all fundraising activities for the parish/school.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Ability Requirements:
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of fund development (major/planned giving), with ability to organize, create, and implement development efforts through use of marketing techniques. Knowledge of church organizational and operational procedures is required. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally (including oral presentations) and in writing. Position requires creativity, decision-making, interpersonal skills, use of discretion, teamwork, negotiation, independent judgment/action, problem analysis, service orientation, and public relations to foster the Church's mission and Parish/School relations.

Ability to handle multiple projects/priorities. Incumbent must be competitive and resourceful in an organization that has an infinite amount of needs and a finite amount of financial resources. Perform basic math and be proficient with gift planning software such as Crescendo or PG CALC. Knowledge of calculator, basic computer software, and all basic office equipment is required.

Educational/Work Experience Requirements:
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in communications, finance, and/or marketing; or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a comparable field with five to eight years' experience in a comparable position. Experience in the Development field preferred. Experience running direct mail and advertising campaigns for planned giving required. Continuing education is required to maintain knowledge of tax codes affecting charitable giving and maintain a level of knowledge and skills required to serve as a Development Director.

This position requires specific knowledge of the Catholic Church's organization and procedures or experience in a complex multi-unit organization (preferably nonprofit) with a service orientation. Practicing Catholic required. Position requires a valid driver's license. Bilingual in Spanish is desirable.