Development Director

Position:

Development Director

San Jose Catholic School, Diocese of St. Augustine

Exempt

• Cultivate donors through personal relationships and appeals
• Maintain records of funds given
• Send out periodic mail-outs to parents, past and present donors
• Host donation drives and matching giving weekends throughout the year
• Host events such as school galas or golf tournaments to raise funds and cultivate relationships
• Cultivate in‑kind gifts – maintain wish lists from departments, assess value, and thank donors appropriately

• Call, write thank‑you notes to, and visit benefactors as appropriate
• Host events for benefactors
• Maintain profiles of benefactors for administration
• Advise the principal on donor relationships

• Coordinate marketing and social media to promote the school
• Raise awareness of student population and their needs
• Provide excellent verbal and written communications; possess strong human relations and interpersonal skills
• Attend staff meetings as needed
• Communicate openly with staff and collaborate on large projects as required
• Develop and implement social media campaigns, including messaging, content creation, distribution strategies, and results analysis for platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
• Execute agency communications strategy and marketing plans, including preparation of diocesan e-newsletters and public relations opportunities
• Produce social media content and engagement strategies, encompassing copywriting, graphic design, and proofreading
• Write content for the website, blog, social media, and marketing collateral
• Design and prepare various event‑related marketing materials, including brochures and flyers

• Support the school’s spiritual mission
• Abide by Catholic principles in professional and private life
• Work collaboratively and maintain a positive, friendly, and professional manner with all employees and school families; welcome them to the school community
• Maintain and respect the privacy of individuals supported
• Be knowledgeable of school logistics, philosophy, and history
• Work closely with the school bookkeeper regarding donors
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Working knowledge of and strong commitment to the mission of the Diocese and a Catholic school; a practicing Roman Catholic in full communion with the Church preferred
• Courtesy toward fellow employees, families, and the public
• Self‑starter, well organized, and able to handle multiple tasks
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Collaborative team player; punctuality required at all times; local travel and weekend/overtime work may be required
• Proficiency in computer technology, including word processing and spreadsheets
• Professional bearing, clean and neat personal appearance
• Ability to successfully complete a criminal history and background check
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or equivalent experience
• At least 3 years’ experience in fundraising or a related field

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Other
• Industry: Non‑profit Organizations