Director of Advancement at St. Junipero Serra Catholic School

Job Summary

Job Summary

Will work with St. Serra families, parishes, alumni and community members to build awareness of the School’s mission and vision and obtain financial support to advance that mission and vision. Will oversee the Annual Fund, Capital Campaigns, the Major Gifts Program, Pledge Program, Endowment, Tuition Assistance, Memorial Program, Event Sponsorships and others. Will partner with the Community Events Coordinator to ensure successful Parent Teacher Organization fundraising and community building events. - Create and document a strategic plan for fundraising. Includes setting specific short-term and long-term fundraising goals. Will work closely with the Senior Principal, Director of Finance and Parish Priests to develop plans and goals. - Meet prospective donors and supporters on a continual basis to establish effective communications with them. Conduct ongoing prospect research using all available resources. - Will be accountable for attaining a specific number of potential donor contacts and in-person meetings. - Grow a major gifts program including identification, cultivation and solicitation of major donors. - Direct the annual fund program, including mailings and annual fundraising drives. - Direct capital campaigns and other major fundraising drives. - Establish a presence in the local community by attending community events. Pursue opportunities to share information about St. Serra with the community. Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree required. - 3+ years of fundraising/advancement experience, preferably in a Catholic school or other private school setting. - Demonstrated success in an Advancement role. - A high degree of discretion when dealing with confidential/financial information. - Strong written and verbal communication skills. - Proficiency with MicroSoft products as well as Google mail/calendar/docs. Knowledge of fundraising databases/advancement management systems helpful.

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