The Campaign for Catholic Schools (CCS) seeks a new team member as a valuable addition to the work underway to sustain urban Catholic Schools in Greater Boston. Founded in 2007, CCS is a change-agent for rebuilding urban Catholic education in the Archdiocese of Boston through new models that introduce lay governance, strong academics, student support services, technology, school consolidation, facility renovations, school improvement, and innovative teacher support.
Since inception, CCS has raised $145 million and attracted an ecumenical group of high-level donors, many from the private equity, hedge fund, and finance community who value this effective education model. With a well-researched plan for change, CCS has created new regional schools, with the model resulting in the transformation of 20 former struggling elementary schools into what are today six vibrant regional academies on 10 campuses in Greater Boston. CCS currently focuses its efforts on educating 1,500 students (Preschool–Gr. 8) in two large regional academies it founded in Brockton and Dorchester. CCS also consults on fundraising and school improvement across Greater Boston and beyond.
The Chief of Staff is a thought partner who works closely with the leadership team to provide strategic focus, influence outcomes, and drives the organization’s achievement of both short‑ and long‑term goals. As a liaison with leadership, this role supports oversight of day‑to‑day operations while playing a key role in advancing organizational priorities, facilitating communication and follow‑through, and partnering with the development team. This is a full‑time, in‑person position designed for a highly organized professional who thrives in a small team environment and cross‑functional roles.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide high-level strategic support to the President and Vice President by developing materials for leadership, managing internal and external communications, and managing key initiatives.
• Coordinate biweekly staff meetings, prepare weekly updates, and act as liaison between leadership and contracted teams (gift processing, database management, finance, etc.)
• Interface and serve as point person for events, projects, schools, and key partners. Implement project management timelines, back-down schedules, workflows, and outcomes to completion.
• Partner with the development staff to execute on major, mid-level, and annual fund strategies; gather and analyze data and trends; and follow up on school programs to produce grant, foundation, and compelling donor reports and materials.
• Support CCS and local boards with meeting materials and follow-ups with President.
• Oversee stewardship and pledge reminder schedules for major gifts ($25K–$3M), track pledges, restrictions, and prepare timely progress updates for donors and leadership.
• Oversee Raiser’s Edge CRM ensuring accurate gift processing in collaboration with BCDS and reporting for finance, fundraising teams, and audit purposes, maintaining compliance.
• Collaborate with CCS staff to oversee marketing and communication efforts including social media, monthly newsletters, annual reports, website updates, press releases, and various ad-hoc tasks.
• Provide administrative and operational support to the President and Vice President including scheduling, preparation of mailings, expense and credit cards reports, and other. Order office supplies, voucher payables, maintain physical and online office inventory.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
• 3 years minimum experience in nonprofit operations, communications, or executive support roles.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and presentation abilities for diverse audiences, coupled with persuasive communication skills.
• Proficiency in Raiser’s Edge, digital marketing tools, analytics platforms, and strong computer skills with MS Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with executives, trustees, clergy, community members, and partner organizations while maintaining confidentiality.
• Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Bachelor’s degree or proven professional experience in non-profits preferred.
The duties and requirements described above are representative of those encountered during performance of the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Highly competitive salary and benefits
To apply for this position, please email a cover letter and resume to Jim Walsh, President & Executive Director (campaignforcatholicschools@rcab.org).
