Director of Advancement

Duties Of The Job

• Create and manage an annual advancement calendar of activities
• Lead alumni engagement efforts including communications, reunions, volunteer programs, and fundraising initiatives
• Create a comprehensive alumni relations plan and calendar
• Oversee the school’s alumni, constituent, and donor CRM system
• Oversee the annual giving campaign
• Manage all phases of gift solicitations and gifts received
• Lead donor stewardship efforts
• Research and manage existing and potential grant opportunities
• Prepare for any capital campaign
• Prepare a planned giving program involving endowments, bequests, annuities, outright gifts, etc.
• Monitor and evaluate the school’s advancement plan
• Develop and manage the Advancement Dept. budget including monthly reporting to school leadership
• Attend BCHS Advisory Board meetings when requested
• Represent the school at relevant professional and community events
• Maintain positive school-community relationships
• Engage in professional development and/or continued education to remain current with advancement and development practices, tools, and techniques

Requirements

• Practicing Catholic preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of non-profit finances, software and digital tools relevant to the job
• Initiative, creativity, and problem-solving skills
• Good judgment in handling different personalities and emerging situations
• The ability to work cooperatively with a team, as well as the ability to delegate, as necessary