Interested applicants should send their resume and cover letter to careers@saintstephenschool.org with the position title in the subject line.

Position Overview

The Associate Director for Communications and Development leads all fundraising and advancement efforts for St. Stephen of Hungary School. This is a hands-on, relationship-driven role for a development professional who is excited to help build and grow a comprehensive advancement program in partnership with the Principal, faculty and staff, parents, and the broader school community.

With a focus on strengthening the Annual Fund, expanding donor participation, and building sustainable systems and processes, the Associate Director will play a key role in shaping the future of philanthropy at SSHS. The Associate Director will also work closely with highly engaged parent committees, particularly around special events, cultivating a collaborative, inclusive culture of giving and volunteer leadership.

The Associate Director reports to the Principal and is a member of the school’s leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising & Program Development

• Partner with the Principal to design and implement a comprehensive annual advancement plan aligned with the school’s mission, priorities, and budget.

• Build and grow the school’s fundraising program, with particular emphasis on strengthening the Annual Fund, increasing parent, alumni, and community participation, and developing a pipeline for leadership and major gifts.

• Establish and refine systems, timelines, and tools to support donor tracking, stewardship, and reporting. Responsible for generating donor appreciation letters.

• Manage a portfolio of donors and prospects, developing thoughtful strategies for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.

• Prepare or oversee preparation of donor materials, appeals, grant applications, and proposals in

collaboration with school leadership and volunteers.

• Track fundraising progress against goals and provide clear, regular reporting to the Principal.

• Cultivate and maintain the alumni database.

• Help foster a joyful and inclusive culture of philanthropy that reflects the close-knit, mission-driven SSHS community.

Parent Engagement & Volunteer Leadership

• Serve as a primary staff liaison to parent committees involved in fundraising and special events (e.g., golf outing, Sketch Club!, Grandparents’ Day, Auction, Graduation, and additional community events).

• Partner with parent leaders to plan, execute, and evaluate fundraising events, ensuring strong volunteer engagement and clear roles and expectations.

• Support and empower parent volunteers with tools, timelines, messaging, and follow-up needed for success.

• Help cultivate parent leaders as ambassadors for the school and its fundraising efforts.

Communications & Storytelling

• Oversee advancement communications to ensure consistent, compelling messaging across donor appeals, newsletters, event materials, posters, and digital platforms.

• Provide strategic oversight of advancement-related content on the school’s website and social media platforms, ensuring alignment with fundraising goals, events, and stewardship efforts.

• Support alignment between fundraising efforts and broader school communications.

Operations & Management

• Manage the advancement budget and track revenue against projections.

• Oversee the donor database. Ensure accurate data entry, reporting, and effective use for fundraising and stewardship.

• Work collaboratively with the Business Office to ensure timely gift processing, reconciliation, and reporting.

• Create and maintain effective systems, procedures, and internal controls to support a growing advancement program.

• Participate in the school community with duties (e.g., monitor student lunch) built into the weekly schedule.

Position Details

Status: Full-time (40 hours/week), twelve-month, salaried, exempt

Schedule: Occasional evening and weekend responsibilities

Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience; competitive benefits package

Reports to: The Principal

St. Stephen of Hungary School is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• Minimum of 3–5 years of professional fundraising or advancement experience.

• Experience in a Catholic school, independent school, or education-focused nonprofit strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated interest in building and growing fundraising programs and systems.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust and relationships with parents, volunteers, donors, and colleagues.

• Experience working with volunteers and parent-led committees.

• Organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

• Commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education and community-centered philanthropy.

About St. Stephen of Hungary School

Founded in 1928, Saint Stephen of Hungary School is a Pre-K through 8th grade, award-winning Catholic school with a rich heritage of academic excellence. By nurturing each student’s mind, body, and spirit in the Franciscan tradition, Saint Stephen School prepares its students to be passionate leaders and self-confident lifelong learners.

Our holistic, differentiated approach to learning creates an environment where students are supported to take calculated risks and explore the world around them. Students are challenged to think critically and creatively in order to solve complex, real-life problems. Working collaboratively, students learn to clearly communicate diverse opinions and resolve conflict.

Students are celebrated for their unique differences, and curriculum is tailored to meet the needs of each individual student. Through a self-reflective process, students are empowered to be active participants in their own learning. Saint Stephen School provides students with the skills to be successful in our ever-changing global community.

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