Director of Advancement - St. Clare Catholic School

St. Clare Catholic School, located in North Palm Beach, FL, is seeking a full-time Director of Advancement & Communications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the school's comprehensive advancement strategy, including annual giving, major gifts, and capital campaign initiatives
• Serve as primary staff lead on the Building Our Future Legacy Capital Campaign, coordinating with the Pastor, Principal, and Advisory Council on public phase activities
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors and donor partners, maintaining regular personal contact with key giving relationships
• Build and manage a donor pipeline and prospect research process to grow the base of support
• Plan and execute fundraising events (galas, giving days, appeals) in coordination with school administration
• Oversee donor recognition programs and ensure timely, accurate gift acknowledgment
• Manage the school's donor database, ensuring accurate records of gifts, pledges, and constituent relationships
• Prepare regular advancement reports and campaign progress updates for the Pastor, Principal, and Advisory Council
• Collaborate with the Director of Marketing and Communications to ensure advancement messaging aligns with the school's brand and Catholic identity
• Support Advisory Council engagement, including committee coordination and board-level fundraising initiatives
• Cultivate relationships with alumni, grandparent, and parish constituencies as potential giving audiences
• Work with the Director of Enrollment Management to align advancement efforts with enrollment growth goals where relevant
• Ensure all advancement activities reflect the mission and values of the Catholic Church and the school's charism
• Manage the advancement budget, including campaign expenses and event costs
• Represent the school at diocesan advancement gatherings and community events as needed

Requirements

• Advancement or development experience (Catholic/private school experience a plus)
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Passion for Catholic education and school mission
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet
• Experience with donor CRM systems
• Ability to multitask, work independently and make responsible judgment calls
• Ability to work effectively with Diocesan employees, department heads, representatives of other agencies and the general public
• Excellent written, verbal and public speaking skills
• Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving capacity
• Ability to stay focused and organized
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to respect confidentiality and consistently exercise discretion and good business judgment
• Strong ethical values

The ideal candidate is a self-starter, team player, and “people person” who is organized, creative, and dedicated to student success.

Physical Requirements

• Occasional light lifting and carrying of under 15 pounds
• Occasional moderate carrying and lifting of 15 – 44 pounds
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds
• Frequent bending, climbing, stretching and kneeling
• Frequent use of both hands and fingers
• Occasional moments of minimal and routine hearing

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Long-term disability (LTD) and group life insurance
• Optional life insurance
• 403(b)-retirement plan for all employees

Benefits are available to employees working 30 or more hours per work week.