Advancement DirectorOur Lady of the Lake Catholic School Seattle

Archdiocese Of Seattle Catholic Schools

Posted on : 06-04-2025

Employer Active

1 Vacancy

Job Alert

You will be updated with latest job alerts via email

Valid email field required

Send jobs

Send me jobs like this

Job Alert

You will be updated with latest job alerts via email

Valid email field required

Send jobs

Job Location

Seattle - USA

Hourly Salary

$ 28 - 41

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Posted on : 06-04-2025

Job Description

Position Type:
Development/Development Director

Date Posted:
4/3/2025

Location:
Our Lady of the Lake Seattle

Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School is seeking a dynamic and missiondriven Advancement Director to lead the schools fundraising marketing and community engagement efforts. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring the schools financial sustainability by developing and executing a comprehensive advancement strategy. The Advancement Director will cultivate relationships with current and prospective donors oversee fundraising initiatives and enrollment efforts while enhancing the schools visibility within the community. The position also focuses on building and maintaining strong lasting relationships with potential current and alumni familiesensuring they feel connected valued and engaged in the life and mission of the school. OLL is a welcoming and inclusive community committed to a tradition of excellence by nurturing hearts inspiring minds and igniting spirits.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising & Development

Develop and implement a strategic fundraising plan to support the schools annual fund capital campaigns and special initiatives.
Identify cultivate and steward relationships with donors alumni parents and community partners.
Lead and manage all aspects of annual giving including major gifts planned giving and corporate sponsorships.
Oversee grant research and applications to secure additional funding opportunities.

Marketing & Communications

Develop and execute marketing strategies to enhance enrollment engagement and fundraising efforts.
Manage the schools brand ensuring consistent messaging across digital print and social media platforms.
Create compelling content for newsletters press releases and donor communications.
Maintain and update the schools website and social media presence to strengthen community outreach.

Enrollment Recruitment & Retention

Develop and implement a comprehensive enrollment management strategy to achieve annual admissions goals and support longterm school growth.
Lead the full admissions process from inquiry to enrollment ensuring a missionaligned and welcoming experience for prospective families.
Plan and execute recruitment initiatives such as open houses school tours digital campaigns and community outreach.
Utilize social media digital platforms and traditional marketing to highlight the schools unique value proposition.
Design and manage retention strategies focused on student and family engagement satisfaction surveys and onboarding support.
Coordinate retentionfocused events including welcome programs family socials and new student support activities.
Monitor and analyze enrollment and attrition data to identify trends and address areas of concern.

Event Planning & Community Engagement

Plan and oversee key fundraising and community events including the annual auction annual fund Fun Run and donor appreciation events.
Work closely with the schools leadership team parent organizations and volunteers to foster a culture of philanthropy.
Strengthen alumni relations through targeted outreach and engagement initiatives.

Strategic Leadership & Administration

Collaborate with the principal business manager and school commission to align advancement efforts with financial and strategic goals.
Manage the advancement budget and provide regular reports on fundraising progress and donor engagement metrics.
Oversee donor database management ensuring accurate records of contributions and stewardship activities.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelors degree in business marketing communications nonprofit management or a related field.
Minimum of 35 years of experience in fundraising development or advancement preferably in a school or nonprofit setting.
Proven track record in donor relations grant writing and event planning.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to craft compelling messaging.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Proficiency in donor management software.
Commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in marketing public relations or enrollment management.
Familiarity with Catholic school advancement best practices.
Knowledge of QuickBooks and basic financial reporting.

Salary: The salary range for this position is $28.85$41.35 per hour. Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity internal salary ranges market data applicants skills and prior relevant experience degrees and certifications.

Benefits: A comprehensive package of benefits is offered including two medical plan options dental vision life accidental death and disability longterm disability pension 403(b) HSA FSA and generous sick leave vacation and holidays.For staff in the first 5 years of their careers we offer the opportunity to apply for affordable innovative housing options based on availability.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE To be considered for this position please apply via Applitrack and email a cover letter and current resume with relevant experience to Principal Kate Orizotti at

Join Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School and be part of a vibrant learning community that nurtures faith inspires academic excellence and fosters compassionate leadership in students!

Required Experience:

Director

Employment Type

Hourly

Company Industry

Key Skills

Apply Now

About Company

Archdiocese Of Seattle Catholic Schools

Report This Job

Disclaimer: Drjobpro.com is only a platform that connects job seekers and employers. Applicants are advised to conduct their own independent research into the credentials of the prospective employer.We always make certain that our clients do not endorse any request for money payments, thus we advise against sharing any personal or bank-related information with any third party. If you suspect fraud or malpractice, please contact us via contact us page.

Start Now

Dr.Job AutoApply

3X your job search with AutoApply's AI for faster dream job results.

Advancement DirectorOur Lady of the Lake Catholic School Seattle

Archdiocese Of Seattle Catholic Schools

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising & Development

Marketing & Communications

Enrollment Recruitment & Retention

Event Planning & Community Engagement

Strategic Leadership & Administration

Qualifications & Experience

Preferred Qualifications

Employment Type

Company Industry

Key Skills

About Company

Similar Jobs

Internet of Things Co-Founder / Head of Growth (100 % remote) (m/f/d)

Head of Revenue Operations (f/m/d)

Internet of Things Co-Founder / CSO (100 % remote) (m/f/d)

Biotech Co-Founder / Head of Sales (100 % remote) (m/f/d)

Robotics Co-Founder / Head of Growth (100 % remote) (m/f/d)

Fintech Co-Founder / Head of Engineering (100 % remote) (m/f/d)

GreenTech Co-Founder / Head of Sales (100 % remote) (m/f/d)

Cybersecurity Co-Founder / Head of Engineering (100 % remote) (m/f/d)