Associate Director of Schools; EX Archbishop Spalding High School, Severn MD

Job Category: School Administration

Requisition Number: ASSOC
002715

• Posted :
  October 9, 2026
• Full-Time

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Severn, MD 21144, USA

Archbishop Spalding High School
, located in Severn, Maryland
, is seeking a full-time Associate Director of Advancement for the academic school year
. The Associate Director of Advancement serves as a strategic partner and operational leader in driving fundraising initiatives and supporting the institution’s long-term sustainability. Working closely with the Vice President of Advancement, this role balances strategic pipeline development with tactical execution. The Associate Director manages a select portfolio of prospects, oversees prospect research and pipeline tracking, and executes donor stewardship initiatives.

Essential Functions

• Partner with the Vice President of Advancement to develop and execute annual and multi-year fundraising strategies.
• Monitor departmental goals, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and generate regular revenue reports and performance dashboards for leadership.
• Prepare comprehensive prospect briefings and proposals in advance of high-level solicitations.
• Provide administrative and operational support, including preparing materials and tracking follow-up actions.

• Proactively identify, research, and qualify prospective donors using wealth-screening tools and database analytics.
• Maintain a robust prospect pipeline using a Moves Management framework to guide donors systematically through the engagement lifecycle.
• Oversee donor database integrity, ensuring that all prospect research, contact reports, and solicitation strategies are accurately recorded.
• Manage a portfolio of individual and foundation prospects, executing tailored strategies for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Draft compelling gift proposals, grant applications, personalized donor communications, and impact reports.
• Conduct meetings and outreach visits to articulate the institution’s mission and funding priorities.
• Implement recognition and stewardship programs to ensure prompt, meaningful, and ongoing donor appreciation.

• Manage a portfolio of individual and foundation prospects, executing tailored strategies for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Draft compelling gift proposals, grant applications, personalized donor communications, and impact reports.
• Conduct meetings and outreach visits to articulate the institution’s mission and funding priorities.
• Implement recognition and stewardship programs to ensure prompt, meaningful, and ongoing donor appreciation.

• Coordinate and execute key advancement events, including donor recognition gatherings, regional outreach events, and receptions.
• Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to align fundraising materials with broader organizational messaging.
• Perform other duties as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and a willingness to support the advancement department’s overall goals and priorities.

Position Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree required;
  Master’s degree and/or CFRE certification preferred. Three to five years of progressive experience in advancement, development, fundraising, or related nonprofit operations preferred.
• Technical Proficiency: Experience with CRM and donor database systems (e.g., Raiser's Edge), wealth-screening tools, Microsoft Office Suite, and Google Workspace preferred.
• Communication & Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a proven…