Description

Job Title: Director of Development

Reports to: Pastor

Hours: Full-time 

Status: Exempt 

The Director of Development is the chief fundraising staff member for St. Monica Catholic School and the St. Monica Endowment Fund. In collaboration with the Pastor and School Principal, the Director of Development plans and implements all fund-raising strategies. Ideal candidate will have deep knowledge and experience in the St. Monica community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Development Director is responsible for the overall planning, coordination, and execution of all fundraising activities, gift solicitation and stewardship, as well as the planning, evaluation, and support of the school and endowment fund fundraising efforts. Other responsibilities include school development, database management, communications and constituent relations activities that create a supportive climate for school and endowment fund growth.

General Duties - For the School and Endowment Fund

 Leadership and Planning 

        Actively work to create a comprehensive development plan for cultivation and solicitation of support from individuals in the St. Monica Community bearing in mind the school’s mission of Catholic education 

        Craft a major donor campaign in conjunction with the Pastor, School Principal and Endowment Committee 

        Work with the Director of Communications as primary advisor on marketing communications support and collateral development, information to be shared with constituents, news media relations strategies, and events including planning and execution of special events including donor recognition opportunities 

        Engage staff and volunteers for assistance with events 

Development /Stewardship

        Responsible for all major fundraising campaigns, including, but not limited to, Debt Reduction and Capital Campaigns

        Responsible for the planning, management, promotion, and implementation of all School and Endowment Fund fundraising initiatives including donor appreciation dinners and alumni events.

        Educate and engage key volunteers (e.g. all school clubs) in implementing mission-based fundraising and participation in school events.

        Work to create and support a culture of stewardship and philanthropy within the school community.

Research, Cultivation & Solicitation 

        Cultivate donor relationships at all levels and work to raise the giving levels of all donors 

        Research prospects and establish priorities for solicitation 

        Manage and execute strategies for cultivating and soliciting donations 

        Network within local community organizations  

        Contact potential donors and secure on-going financial support for the School and Endowment Fund 

        Build and implement annual stewardship programs that encourage gifts of time, talent, and treasure 

        Complete prospect research for major gift donors ($25k and above) and other sources to support school and endowment fund fundraising efforts 

        Implement plans for maintaining a large base of smaller, annual individual donors 

        Recruit, train, manage, supervise, and acknowledge volunteers to assist with development projects

        Increase planned giving 

Operations 

        Monitor all donor information and provide statistical analysis to school leadership 

        Develop reports and documents for leadership and decision-making purposes 

        Regularly perform needs/trend analysis and make projections for future giving 

Governance and Strategic Planning

        Promote understanding, acceptance and support of the vision and mission statements, and objectives of the school

        Set priorities to meet annual goals in development and enrollment

Constituent and Alumni Relations

         Identify, recruit, and engage volunteers for development and enrollment efforts including prospects, parents, alumni, grandparents, students, faculty, and administrative staff, etc.

         Volunteer planning and management

         Event planning, management, and implementation

         Work closely with the school administration, school advisory council, school staff, and volunteers to assist them in school activities and events

Other Administrative Duties

        Other administrative duties which may from time to time be reasonably assigned at St. Monica Catholic School

 Contact:

Debbie Diaz

ddiaz@stmonicachurch.org

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS: 

        Strong Fundraising and gift solicitation background

        Experience in enrollment management, development, sales, marketing, communication, and/or volunteer management.

        Ability to appreciate and communicate a passion for Catholic education

        Demonstrate leadership and effectiveness in developing and accomplishing organizational goals

        Ability to build a team, effectively recruiting and managing volunteers

        Ability to conceptualize and execute strategic plans, the ability to interact confidently and effectively with school administration, school board, school staff, volunteers, students, and community organizations

        Experience in a parochial or not-for-profit environment preferred

        Bachelor’s degree in related field strongly preferred

        5 years or more of fundraising experience

        CRM, Google Ads and Google Analytics knowledge