Archdiocese of San Antonio Careers · 3 months ago
Director of Development- St Peter the Apostle Catholic School
St Peter the Apostle Catholic School
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expThe Archdiocese of San Antonio is seeking a Director of Development for St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School. This individual will support the school's mission through managing fundraising and advancement activities, cultivating donor relationships, and promoting the school within the community.
Responsibilities
Establishes specific and measurable, annual development goals and objectives (with input from the Pastor, Principal, and School Board in a written comprehensive development plan)
Creates a development advisory committee in conjunction with the school board and community volunteers to assist in development efforts (must attend monthly school board evening meetings)
Identifies, cultivates and solicits major donor prospect gifts for the school system
Involves others in support of the school through their time, talents, and treasure
Studies enrollment and donation patterns as they relate to Catholic education and attempts to determine significance for the system
Leads efforts to plan and implement a comprehensive annual appeal to raise significant funding for the school
Serves as lead for all fundraising and recruitment events, including Mardi Gras Gala, Heroic Games, prospective parent information nights, etc
Plans, coordinates and implements special campaigns
Supervises development activities
Researches and writes grants to gain additional funds for school needs and operations
Coordinates public relations and marketing
Serves as point person for local sponsorship opportunities
Acts as liaison between the school, parish, and community groups/general public in development areas
Establishes and maintains a working relationship with media
Develops and implements annual communications plan including grant applications, annual fund communiques, etc
Generates key promotional materials for both development and enrollment
Remains informed about the continued growth of investments (scholarship fund, maintenance fund, etc.)
Implements scholarship program
Meets or exceeds the annual Development Office fundraising goal
Collaborates effectively with the Parent Service Organization (PSO) and School Board
Works with and directs parent, grandparent, and parishioner volunteers on various events
Participates in administrative meetings
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or master's degree, preferably in Marketing, Communications, business, or a related field
Minimum five (5) years' experience successfully fundraising for similar environments with proven success in major gift solicitation, grant writing, and donor stewardship
Compliance with Archdiocesan Safe Environment requirements
Reliable transportation
Valid driver's license
Valid vehicle insurance
Practicing Catholic in good standing with a working knowledge of Church documents related to Catholic schools
Intermediate or better computer software skills, including CRM, donor database, Excel, Word, Outlook, Publisher, web design, with ability to learn new platforms
Strong established fundraising relationships and relationship-building skills with donors, board members, volunteers and community leaders
Exceptional interpersonal, written, and public speaking communication skills required
Demonstrated competence in project management, budgeting, social media marketing and event planning
Working knowledge of fundraising regulations, donor privacy laws, and ethical standards
Required to work some nights and weekends
Required to work in-person, typically on-campus but able to facilitate off-campus donor meetings and events as needed
Required to manage high to moderate levels of stress
Required to work a minimum of a full school day
Required to work in standard office and school conditions
Occasional lifting of 10-20 pounds
Company
Archdiocese of San Antonio Careers
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