Position Summary
Our Catholic Parish and School is seeking a Director of Development to build and lead the strategic planning, execution, and evaluation of all fundraising, donor stewardship, marketing, alumni relations, and community outreach initiatives. As a member of the leadership team, this role secures the financial resources necessary to advance the school’s academic excellence while actively upholding and witnessing the Catholic faith and Gospel values.
Faith & Mission Leadership
- Uphold the Catholic mission, philosophy, and teachings of the Catholic Church within all advancement activities.
- Model Gospel values and adhere strictly to Diocesan codes of conduct and confidentiality policies.
Events & Fundraising
- Oversee grand-scale special events, including the annual winter gala and summer golf outing.
- Coordinate small-scale events, ranging from school trivia nights and other like events.
Constituent & Alumni Relations
- Build strong networks with IHM school alumni, current parents, past parents, Stella Maris parishioners, and local business leaders.
- Maintain the donor database to ensure precise gift tracking, acknowledgment, and data integrity.
- Establish donor recognition programs to maximize retention and long-term planned giving (bequests/endowments).
Marketing & Communications
- Collaborate with the Director of Communication on strategic communications in coordination with events of the parish and the school.
- Enhance parish and school visibility through targeted public relations, social media content, and community outreach campaigns.
Administrative & Budgetary Management
- Formulate and monitor the advancement budget, providing regular data projections and progress reports to the Pastor and the Stella Maris Finance Council.
- Supervise and mentor development staff and volunteer committee chairs to ensure high-efficiency, customer-focused practices.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Practicing Catholic in good standing with an understanding of Catholic parish and school structures (Preferred).
- Willingness to understand and support Catholic parish and school teachings, initiatives and structures (Required).
- Proficiency in donor management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the confidence to make face-to-face solicitations.
- Flexibility of schedule to work evenings and weekends for school events, parish presentations, and donor meetings when needed.
