Director of Advancement for Schools (EX) (Current Opportunity) - Sacred Heart School, Glyndon MD
Director of Advancement for Schools (EX) (Current Opportunity) - Sacred Heart School, Glyndon MD
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$ 70000 - 75000
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Job Description
Under the supervision of the School Principal this Director is responsible for planning management coordination and evaluation of the enrollment management marketing development communications and constituent/public relations programs of the school.
Essential Functions
- Initiate and grow an annual parents grandparents alumni board and friends appeal.
- Develop a schedule of 23 signature events each year with a targeted total dollar amount to be raised.
- Acquire an appropriate database system populate it with known donor and prospect information.
- Develop the school alumni database including those who are current parishioners.
- Develop a consistent protocol and discipline for growing and maintaining the database.
- Identify foundations and organizations with guidelines that indicate interest in making gifts and grants to institutions like Sacred Heart School. Submit applications and achieve a record of success in being funded.
- Become a trusted and respected member of the Sacred Heart community.
- Build relations with donors and potential donors to the Sacred Heart community in order to be in a position to ask for support.
- Use public relations social media marketing special events and advertising to position Sacred Heart as an attractive giving option.
- Create a case for support gift opportunities and giving societies that are aligned with Sacred Hearts strategic plan mission vision and values.
- Work with faculty and staff partners to build a culture of philanthropy.
- Manage all record keeping including donor correspondence and acknowledgment programs. Prepare reports to fulfill grant obligations annual yearend tax letters and annual reports as required.
- In conjunction with the finance office manage the Boardestablished Sacred Heart School Teachers Scholarship Fund.
- Oversee Home and School Association fundraising efforts and activities.
- Exercise discretion and sensitivity in working with donors and families.
- Regularly report Advancement efforts to school board.
- Perform other duties as needed.
Position Qualifications
- Bachelors degree.
- Experience in a Catholic educational setting is desired.
- Demonstrated effectiveness as a leader in all areas of Advancement.
- Minimum 35 years of experience in Advancement.
- Visionary leader with a growth mindset.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Attention to detail organization planning and the ability to meet deadlines are crucial for success in this position.
Range: $70000 $75000 Annualized
Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package with this position including health dental and vision coverage; employerpaid life and disability insurance; automatic enrollment in the 403(b) plan and employer contribution (whether or not the employee contributes); and generous paid holiday sick and personal leave.** Please click on the link below for more detailed information:
Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
