Development Director, Pope John Paul II, Lacey

Archdiocese Of Seattle Catholic Schools

Job Location:

Lacey, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
- Administration

Date Posted:
10/2/2025

Location:
Pope John Paul II Lacey

Director of Development

Pope John Paul II High School in Lacey Washington is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director of Development to lead our fundraising efforts during a pivotal time in our schools history. With a current enrollment of 90 students we are embarking on an ambitious five-year capital campaign to fund the construction of a new school facility designed to accommodate 250 students. This is a public-facing personal-engagement focused position. The ideal candidate will be an excellent relationship builder an engaging public speaker and a seasoned fundraiser.

Key Responsibilities

Donation marketing: Design and produce comprehensive brochure of donation opportunities for presentation to current and potential donors.
Relationship management: Maintain and enhance long-term relationships with current donors and key stakeholders.
New donor development: Identify cultivate and land new major private corporate and institutional donors focusing on personal engagement and relationship-building.
Public engagement: Frequently and energetically represent the school to a wide range of audiences including parents alumni community leaders business leaders and current as well as prospective donors. This position requires a majority of time spent outside the School.
Financial oversight: Work closely with the schools leadership finance team and Executive Board to manage annual fundraising events and achieve fundraising targets.
Capital campaign: Take a leadership role in the planning execution and management of the five-year capital campaign to secure funds for our new school facility.

Qualifications

Experience: Minimum four years of experience in developing new donors for a school or non-profit organizations.
Public Speaking: Excellent public speaking abilities with the confidence and skill to present the Schools vision development opportunities and campaign goals.
Financial Knowledge: A basic knowledge of financing instruments commonly used by lending institutions to finance major building projects.
Social Skills: Exceptional social skills with the ability to connect with individuals from all backgrounds and build rapport effectively.

Additional Information

Experience with Catholic schools is a plus but not required.
Benefits: A comprehensive package of benefits is offered including two medical plan options dental vision life accidental death and disability long term disability pension 403(b) HSA FSA and generous sick leave vacation and holidays.Salary up to $ 100000 Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity internal salary ranges market data applicants skills and prior relevant experience degrees and certifications.

If you are a results-oriented professional with a passion for education and a solid track record in significant fundraising we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and cover letter to:

Mr. Braeden Neal Head of School

Required Experience:

Director

Position Type:- AdministrationDate Posted:10/2/2025Location:Pope John Paul II Lacey Director of Development Pope John Paul II High School in Lacey Washington is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director of Development to lead our fundraising efforts during a pivotal time in our schools his...